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- King Charles chooses to avoid brother Andrew during stay at Sandringham
- Russian underground movement Black Spark vows to remove Putin by force
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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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Ebola patients who escaped from hospital face evasion of treatment after attacks
May 25, 2026
7:00 pm
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo sees at least 18 patients escape a hospital amid increasing attacks by grieving families seeking bodies.
16-year-old boy arrested as divers search Vilaine river for clues
May 25, 2026
6:00 pm
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Rennes, with a girl later coming forward; both remain in custody as divers search the Vilaine River for evidence. The public prosecutor confirmed the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding their arrest.
Attorney general requests to resume White House ballroom construction after shooting incident
May 25, 2026
4:00 pm
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed a request to resume construction of the White House ballroom, citing a recent shooting incident and the need for enhanced security measures. The ongoing project aims to ensure the President’s safety and facilitate the performance of constitutional duties.
King Charles chooses to avoid brother Andrew during stay at Sandringham
May 25, 2026
3:00 pm
King Charles remained at Wood Farm in Sandringham over the bank holiday, notably avoiding a meeting with his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew is now facing potential investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct, following the removal of his titles by the King last year.
Russian underground movement Black Spark vows to remove Putin by force
May 25, 2026
2:00 pm
An underground Russian resistance group, Black Spark, led by defector Igor Volobuev, calls for armed rebellion to remove Vladimir Putin from power.
Warsaw bans overnight alcohol sales in shops from June 2024.
May 25, 2026
1:00 pm
Warsaw’s City Council has enacted a ban on alcohol sales between 10pm and 6am in shops, kiosks, and petrol stations, aiming to enhance public safety. The decision follows successful trials in select districts and reflects significant resident support, with 81% favouring citywide restrictions.
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