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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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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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Strikes impact UK services: how coverage differs
August 12, 2026
8:00 am
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Government Bans ‘Subscription Traps’ Three Months Ahead of Schedule
August 12, 2026
7:02 am
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Regulators advance ban on subscription traps by three months.
Increased consumer protections expected.
Andy Burnham to chair COBRA meeting on UK heatwave response
August 12, 2026
7:00 am
Andy Burnham will lead a meeting of the Government’s Cobra committee on Wednesday to address extreme heat conditions causing widespread wildfires and drought across the UK. Temperatures are expected to reach 38C, with officials from relevant departments and the Environment Agency in attendance.
Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death for crimes against humanity in absentia
August 12, 2026
6:00 am
Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher have been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity by a Syrian court in Damascus.
Ukraine reaffirms position on Kosovo independence amid Serbia visit
August 12, 2026
5:00 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine does not recognise Kosovo’s independence, a remark that has drawn ire from Prishtina, which insists on its right to self-determination. Kosovo’s authorities have since removed a prominent Ukrainian flag in response, underscoring rising tensions between both nations.
Oil prices increase as attacks hinder Strait of Hormuz reopening prospects
August 12, 2026
4:00 am
Oil prices rose as violence in the Middle East raised concerns over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude increased by over 2%, nearing $90 a barrel, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, with US military actions further complicating the situation. The future of oil production remains uncertain.
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