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- Russia Launches Major Missile Strikes Across Ukraine, Targeting Cities
- Meloni leads Italy’s longest-serving government since World War II
- Conservation and education initiatives for polar bears and belugas in Churchill, Man.
- President Trump commutes prison sentence of John Dougherty, lawyer confirms
- London gangs operate ‘league’ system to score violence against rivals
- Holidaymakers resort to jumping through bushes in sunbed scramble in Spain
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Daily Express - Millions demand keep our banks open
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The Daily Express reports on a survey showing that many customers prefer to do their banking in person, despite banks continuing to close branches. It accuses banks of betraying loyal customers – and says the survey has found that “millions” prefer dealing with someone in person rather than an online service. It adds that it is not just older account holders who feel this way.
“Banks’ betrayal of loyal customers is laid bare in findings that millions prefer dealing with someone in person rather than an online service,” it reports.
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Russia Launches Major Missile Strikes Across Ukraine, Targeting Cities
September 4, 2026
11:01 am
TRAIN COLLISION TRAGEDY
A 12-year-old boy has died after a train hit a car at a level crossing in Co Mayo this morning.
A man was also injured in the incident.
Meloni leads Italy’s longest-serving government since World War II
September 4, 2026
10:00 am
Giorgia Meloni’s government has become Italy’s longest-serving administration since World War II, surpassing 1,412 consecutive days in power. While celebrated by supporters, analysts caution that longevity does not equate to political stability, highlighting potential voter volatility and economic challenges ahead.
Conservation and education initiatives for polar bears and belugas in Churchill, Man.
September 4, 2026
9:00 am
Churchill, Manitoba, is currently inhabited by thousands of beluga whales, while hundreds of polar bears are expected to gather in the area shortly. The seasonal presence of these wildlife species draws attention to the region’s unique ecosystem.
President Trump commutes prison sentence of John Dougherty, lawyer confirms
September 4, 2026
7:00 am
John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty has received an early release from prison following a commutation signed by President Trump. Convicted in 2023 for bribery and embezzlement related to IBEW Local 98, Dougherty aims to care for his ill wife, Cecilia. Plans are in place for his release from Lewisburg federal penitentiary.
London gangs operate ‘league’ system to score violence against rivals
September 4, 2026
6:00 am
Gangs in London are engaging in a violent league system, where points are awarded based on the severity of crimes such as stabbings and shootings. Detective Constable Faisal El Issaoui highlighted this culture during a recent police operation, which led to over 400 arrests amid escalating violence in south London.
Holidaymakers resort to jumping through bushes in sunbed scramble in Spain
September 4, 2026
5:00 am
Sunbed wars escalate in Salou as holidaymakers dash through bushes to claim spots at the pool, captured in viral footage by a Norwich landlord.
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