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- Harry Potter fans campaign successfully against £430 million energy project
- US intelligence warns Russia may provoke NATO in coming weeks
- Major wildfire breaks out in Alto Garda, evacuations ordered for 200
- Porter Airlines flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seatbelt
- Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after narrow vote
- Monk arrested for alleged stabbing of two men with box cutter in Cyprus monastery
- German military investigates drone sightings near Mechernich base
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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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Harry Potter fans campaign successfully against £430 million energy project
August 9, 2026
6:00 am
Plans for a £430 million energy interconnector from the UK to Ireland were altered following significant backlash from Harry Potter fans. Initially slated for West Beach in Pembrokeshire, the rerouting protects the memorial of Dobby, a character whose grave was threatened by the project.
US intelligence warns Russia may provoke NATO in coming weeks
August 9, 2026
5:00 am
US intelligence suggests Russia may provoke a NATO member this autumn, as officials warn of potential attacks in the Baltic region and Poland.
Major wildfire breaks out in Alto Garda, evacuations ordered for 200
August 9, 2026
4:00 am
A major wildfire erupted in the Tignale mountains of Lake Garda on Friday evening, with authorities coordinating a response led by Mayor Daniele Bonassi. Two Canadair aircraft are assisting ground crews, while 200 people have been evacuated from local holiday homes. No injuries reported.
Porter Airlines flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seatbelt
August 9, 2026
1:00 am
A Porter Airlines flight was cancelled when a young child repeatedly refused to wear a seatbelt during takeoff, resulting in the aircraft returning to the terminal. Passengers were informed of the decision, but specific details regarding rescheduling have not been disclosed.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after narrow vote
August 8, 2026
11:00 pm
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general with a narrow 50-49 vote, following a contentious nomination process. Blanche, previously President Trump’s defence lawyer, faced opposition from key senators regarding his association with the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund and tax immunity provisions related to Trump.
Monk arrested for alleged stabbing of two men with box cutter in Cyprus monastery
August 8, 2026
10:00 pm
A Romanian monk has been arrested in Cyprus for allegedly stabbing two men with a box cutter during an incident at Agios Neophytos Monastery.
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