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- Auto group calls for cancellation of China EV deal to prioritise US focus
- House set to vote on $70 billion ICE funding bill after Senate approval
- Local father identified as hero who confronted knifeman in Belfast
- US Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; Israel is costing US lives!
- France bans Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry amid sanctions
- Albania investigates Kushner-backed property project amid misinformation
- Wild bear captured in Japan after days of sightings and school closures
- Palestinian solidarity rises at German universities amid calls to boycott Israeli ties
Financial Times - Bank of England consider urgent reform of deposit guarantee scheme
Summary of the front page
The lead story on the front page of the Financial Times says the Bank of England is considering “urgent” reforms to its deposit guarantee scheme following turmoil in the sector last month caused by the collapse of US lender Silicon Valley Bank, which saw billions withdrawn from the firm’s UK entity.
The paper’s lead image shows smoke rising above the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after the death toll there rose following a second day of fighting between the army and a rival paramilitary group. Another article on the paper’s front page says that China’s trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative has been hit by “spiralling bad loans”.
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Auto group calls for cancellation of China EV deal to prioritise US focus
June 9, 2026
6:00 pm
A coalition has called on the federal government to terminate a trade agreement with China, which would permit the import of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) annually into Canada. The group argues that the deal could undermine domestic industry.
House set to vote on $70 billion ICE funding bill after Senate approval
June 9, 2026
5:00 pm
The House is scheduled to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, following Senate approval. House GOP leaders expect success despite potential attendance issues. Rep. Kevin Kiley plans to oppose the bill, citing concerns over a lack of bipartisan reforms.
Local father identified as hero who confronted knifeman in Belfast
June 9, 2026
4:00 pm
Maitiu Mág Tighearnán has identified himself as the man who intervened during a stabbing incident in Belfast, using a hurley stick to confront the attacker. The suspect, who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, reportedly entered Northern Ireland seeking asylum earlier this year. The victim remains in serious condition in hospital.
US Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; Israel is costing US lives!
June 9, 2026
3:00 pm
The US is investigating a possible Iranian missile strike on an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump confirms the crew is safe.
France bans Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry amid sanctions
June 9, 2026
2:21 pm
France bans Israel’s finance minister Smotrich for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza and imposes sanctions on other settlers.
Albania investigates Kushner-backed property project amid misinformation
June 9, 2026
1:00 pm
A series of false claims surrounding the controversial Albanian property development linked to Jared Kushner has emerged, including misleading allegations of ties to Israel and fabricated protest videos. Amidst this misinformation, Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutor has launched an investigation into dubious regulatory approvals in ecologically sensitive areas.
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