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- First images released from Maldives cave where six divers died
- Ireland warns against Ukraine associate membership risk, citing limbo
- Workers document Congressional activities overnight to produce the Congressional Record
- Morrisons to close around 100 convenience stores in the UK this year
- Six fatalities confirmed in Maldives diving accident at submerged cave
- Police investigate sexual misconduct claim against Prince Andrew in 2010
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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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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First images released from Maldives cave where six divers died
May 22, 2026
7:00 pm
Five Italians died during a dive into the ‘shark cave’ in the Maldives, with images from the rescue mission highlighting the cave’s perilous conditions.
Ireland warns against Ukraine associate membership risk, citing limbo
May 22, 2026
6:00 pm
Ireland’s Foreign Minister Helen McEntee warned that granting “associate membership” to Ukraine could hinder its EU accession momentum, risking a two-tier membership approach. This follows German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal aimed at overcoming a two-year stalemate in Ukraine’s EU bid.
Workers document Congressional activities overnight to produce the Congressional Record
May 22, 2026
4:00 pm
The Government Publishing Office produces the Congressional Record, providing a detailed account of legislative proceedings since 1873. Each day, a team of stenographers, editors, and proofreaders compile speeches and debates, ensuring timely publication to maintain transparency on Capitol Hill.
Morrisons to close around 100 convenience stores in the UK this year
May 22, 2026
3:00 pm
Morrisons is set to close around 100 of its convenience stores under the Morrisons Daily brand, impacting hundreds of jobs. The closures, attributed to consistent losses and heightened costs, follow the acquisition of former McColl’s outlets in 2022, with consultations for affected staff currently underway.
Six fatalities confirmed in Maldives diving accident at submerged cave
May 22, 2026
2:00 pm
Five Italian divers and a Maldivian rescue diver tragically died in the Vaavu Atoll’s Dhevana Kandu cave, the largest diving accident in Maldives history.
Police investigate sexual misconduct claim against Prince Andrew in 2010
May 22, 2026
1:00 pm
Police in the UK are extending their investigation into former prince Andrew to include allegations of sexual misconduct, following claims that a woman was brought to Windsor for “sexual purposes” in 2010. The inquiry stems from connections with Jeffrey Epstein, amid concerns of public perception regarding misconduct in public office.
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