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- Maine Democrats hold convention to select Senate nominee following Platner’s exit
- Six men arrested following fatal stabbing of 22-year-old in Clapham
- Over 220,000 people evacuated as wildfires spread in France and Spain
- Houthi rebels launch missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting Yanbu
- EU naval mission steps up efforts to intercept Russian tankers in Indian Ocean.
- International Criminal Court ousts chief prosecutor Karim Khan after misconduct allegations
- Federal government stops expansion of Billy Bishop Airport
- Substance in work van of Mexican man killed by ICE tests negative for drugs
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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Maine Democrats hold convention to select Senate nominee following Platner’s exit
July 25, 2026
3:00 pm
Maine Democrats are convening to nominate a U.S. Senate candidate following Graham Platner’s withdrawal due to a sexual assault allegation. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is expected to secure the nomination, with a majority of delegates backing him, while other candidates have withdrawn.
Six men arrested following fatal stabbing of 22-year-old in Clapham
July 25, 2026
2:00 pm
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old in Clapham early on Saturday morning. Police received reports just after 4.30am, and the victim, who died after arriving at hospital, was believed to have been attacked near Clapham High Street.
Over 220,000 people evacuated as wildfires spread in France and Spain
July 25, 2026
1:00 pm
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 220,000 people to evacuate, with French authorities closing roads and emergency measures in place as temperatures rise.
Houthi rebels launch missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting Yanbu
July 25, 2026
11:00 am
Tensions in the Middle East escalated as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting a major refinery in Yanbu. Greek military sources reported that a deployed Patriot missile battery intercepted the attack, while Riyadh faced similar threats in Jizan, prompting civil protection warnings.
EU naval mission steps up efforts to intercept Russian tankers in Indian Ocean.
July 25, 2026
10:01 am
EU’S CURRENT PRIORITIES
This morning, discussions centre on EU’s sanctions policy and energy transition strategies.
Member states navigate geopolitical tensions amid evolving regulations.
International Criminal Court ousts chief prosecutor Karim Khan after misconduct allegations
July 25, 2026
8:00 am
TRUMP’S DINNER SPEECH
Trump attacks journalists during White House Correspondents’ Dinner, sparking debate over press freedom. Critics highlight rising tensions between media and political figures.
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