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- Pope Leo to have surgery this week to remove lung nodule
- Saskatchewan man identified among six victims of air ambulance crash off Massachusetts
- Transcript of interview with Senator John Barrasso, October 11, 2026
- Plane makes emergency landing after power bank ignites in overhead locker
- Raphaël Glucksmann wins French social-democratic primary with 66% vote
- Mexican president calls for residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon nears
- Saskatoon woman repurposes discarded saris into new clothing collections
- Chris Pappas highlights challenges and focus in New Hampshire Senate race
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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Pope Leo to have surgery this week to remove lung nodule
October 12, 2026
5:00 am
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a localised nodule in his lung, with the procedure scheduled for this week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Saskatchewan man identified among six victims of air ambulance crash off Massachusetts
October 12, 2026
1:00 am
An air ambulance, carrying six individuals, crashed while en route from Bermuda to Boston. Thomas (Tommy) Henry Farquhar was serving as the first officer at the time of the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been disclosed.
Transcript of interview with Senator John Barrasso, October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
11:00 pm
Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso expressed optimism about gaining seats in upcoming elections, citing challenges posed by Democrat nominees. He highlighted concerns over a Democrat candidate’s inability to identify Iran as a significant threat, while also addressing rising fuel prices and the complexities of energy policy amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Plane makes emergency landing after power bank ignites in overhead locker
October 11, 2026
10:00 pm
A plane travelling from New Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire at 35,000 feet.
Raphaël Glucksmann wins French social-democratic primary with 66% vote
October 11, 2026
9:00 pm
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has secured 66.17% in the primary for the French social-democratic camp, decisively defeating Olivier Faure and Ségolène Royal. Turnout reached 86%, despite delays caused by a cyberattack. Glucksmann aims to unite the left for future presidential elections.
Mexican president calls for residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon nears
October 11, 2026
8:00 pm
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has advised residents in coastal municipalities of Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Michoacan to stay indoors as Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm with winds of 240 km/h, approaches. Rainfall of up to 76 cm is expected, increasing the risk of mudslides.
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