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- Ghana enacts law prohibiting LGBTQ activities with penalties of up to 10 years in prison
- Tamás Sulyok will not resign as Hungary’s president despite pressure
- Israel captures Beirut’s Beaufort Castle amid expanded military operations in Lebanon
- Sunday Morning features Marilyn Monroe at 100 and Jill Biden among others
- New fungus found in UK may aid in controlling invasive moss species
- Police filmed dragging pregnant woman along corridor at asylum centre in Zeist
- Deutsche Bahn responds to railway station violence with increased police presence
- Israeli Forces Capture Key Beaufort Castle in Expanded Lebanon Incursion
Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Ghana enacts law prohibiting LGBTQ activities with penalties of up to 10 years in prison
May 31, 2026
10:00 pm
Ghana has passed a bill imposing up to 10 years’ imprisonment for promoting LGBTQ activities and renewing a three-year sentence for same-sex relationships.
Tamás Sulyok will not resign as Hungary’s president despite pressure
May 31, 2026
9:00 pm
Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok has confirmed he will not resign, insisting on constitutional processes regarding his role. This follows Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s ultimatum for Sulyok’s departure to facilitate access to EU funds, amid ongoing tensions within the government.
Israel captures Beirut’s Beaufort Castle amid expanded military operations in Lebanon
May 31, 2026
8:02 pm
What’s going on?
Israel confirmed the capture of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon as part of its military actions against Hezbollah. This comes amid ongoing ground offensives and heightened conflict in the region.
The Times of Israel reported, “‘We returned stronger than ever’: Netanyahu hails capture of Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle,” emphasising a sense of national resilience. In contrast, BBC stated, “Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive,” highlighting the military dimensions of the incursion. This difference shapes the perception of Israel’s actions—from a narrative of triumph to one of aggressive expansion.
Coverage analysed: The Times of Israel | BBC | Reuters | Al Jazeera
Sunday Morning features Marilyn Monroe at 100 and Jill Biden among others
May 31, 2026
5:00 pm
The latest episode of CBS Sunday Morning, hosted by Jane Pauley, explores multiple topics, including Marilyn Monroe’s centenary, an interview with former first lady Jill Biden, and the opening of the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial. The programme also covers the plight of children at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas, living “books” at The Human Library, and pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters.
New fungus found in UK may aid in controlling invasive moss species
May 31, 2026
4:00 pm
A newly identified fungus in the UK targets the invasive heath-star moss, which harms native flora. Discovered by Dr George Greiff, this species may restore ecological balance by creating ‘patches of death’ in the moss, potentially aiding the revival of local habitats.
Police filmed dragging pregnant woman along corridor at asylum centre in Zeist
May 31, 2026
3:00 pm
Viral footage shows a police officer throwing a pregnant woman to the floor during a confrontation at an asylum centre in Zeist, Netherlands.
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