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- Multiple Canadian police forces experience 911 outages, some service restored
- House passes Russia sanctions bill with bipartisan support despite Democratic opposition
- Amnesty International reports on climate actions: how coverage differs
- Delays and cancellations affect London Euston rail services due to track defects
- Daughter of woman killed by Iranian forces calls for justice from Andy Burnham
- Piddington votes to secede from the UK in protest against asylum plans
- US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
- Trump warns Canada-EU associate membership could be a hostile act
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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Multiple Canadian police forces experience 911 outages, some service restored
September 17, 2026
11:00 am
Several Canadian police forces reported intermittent outages to 911 services on Thursday morning, with some authorities confirming that the service has since been restored. Further updates on the nature and cause of the disruptions have not yet been disclosed.
House passes Russia sanctions bill with bipartisan support despite Democratic opposition
September 17, 2026
9:00 am
The House passed a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill with a 262 to 159 vote, despite concerns from some Democrats about expanding President Trump’s tariff powers. The legislation now awaits presidential approval after previously receiving bipartisan support in the Senate.
Amnesty International reports on climate actions: how coverage differs
September 17, 2026
8:00 am
Media Lens: Amnesty International reports on climate actions: how coverage differs King Charles III makes historic address to the UK.
Delays and cancellations affect London Euston rail services due to track defects
September 17, 2026
7:00 am
Passengers travelling to and from London Euston face significant disruption due to two track defects, one near Tring and another between Euston and Watford Junction. National Rail has implemented speed restrictions, leading to delays of up to 10 minutes and potential cancellations throughout the day.
Daughter of woman killed by Iranian forces calls for justice from Andy Burnham
September 17, 2026
6:00 am
Mahsa Piraei calls on UK officials, including Andy Burnham, to pursue justice for her mother killed by Iranian security forces during the 2022 protests.
Piddington votes to secede from the UK in protest against asylum plans
September 17, 2026
5:00 am
Residents of Piddington, a village near Oxford, have voted overwhelmingly in a symbolic referendum to “secede” from the UK, protesting plans to convert a former military site into an asylum seeker accommodation. With 285 of 312 ballots supporting self-determination, villagers celebrated by declaring the area the “Principality of Piddington.”
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