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- Trump announces Venezuela deal aimed at reducing US gas prices ahead of midterms
- Trans voice therapy helps individual connect authentically with their father
- Partial results show ‘No’ leading in Iceland’s EU referendum votes
- Nepal floods death toll rises to 675 with nearly 2,500 still missing
- Byelection scheduled for September 26 as B.C. Conservative leader faces scrutiny over leaked audio
- Milo Yiannopoulos deported after immigration arrest for visa overstay
- Florida man convicted for smuggling nearly $1 million in aircraft parts to Russia
- Iceland sees higher voter turnout in EU referendum than 2024 elections
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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Trump announces Venezuela deal aimed at reducing US gas prices ahead of midterms
August 30, 2026
2:00 am
President Trump announced a new deal with Venezuela on Friday that he claims will grant the U.S. control over billions of oil barrels, potentially leading to reduced gas prices in the United States, according to reporter Olivia Gazis.
Trans voice therapy helps individual connect authentically with their father
August 30, 2026
1:00 am
Trans voice training helps many individuals align their vocal expression with their gender identity, addressing issues of voice dysphoria through targeted vocal exercises.
Partial results show ‘No’ leading in Iceland’s EU referendum votes
August 30, 2026
12:00 am
Partial results from Iceland’s EU referendum show ‘No’ leading with 59.8% of votes cast, as counting continues. Approximately 10,000 votes are scrutinised, reflecting regional sensibilities about EU membership. Voter turnout appears comparable to the 2024 parliamentary elections, reaching around 80%.
Nepal floods death toll rises to 675 with nearly 2,500 still missing
August 29, 2026
11:00 pm
What’s going on?
Nepal’s death toll from recent floods has risen to 675, with nearly 2,500 reported missing. Authorities confirmed rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors amid the devastation. The flooding has severely impacted areas across Nepal and Tibet, exacerbating the crisis further.
In coverage, NBC News states, “Nepal flood death toll rises to 675 as nearly 2,500 remain missing,” emphasising the immediate human toll of the disaster. Conversely, CNN’s report highlights, “Live updates: Death toll rises and thousands still missing in Nepal and China after catastrophic floods,” which implies a broader regional impact beyond Nepal. This contrast reflects NBC’s focus on the specific toll while CNN addresses the wider implications of the flooding’s reach.
Coverage analysed: NBC News | CNN
Byelection scheduled for September 26 as B.C. Conservative leader faces scrutiny over leaked audio
August 29, 2026
9:00 pm
British Columbia Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is seeking to secure a seat in the legislature during the upcoming byelection scheduled for 26 September, after currently not holding a position in the assembly.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after immigration arrest for visa overstay
August 29, 2026
7:00 pm
Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the UK on Friday after immigration authorities arrested him for overstaying his visa. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that a final removal order had been issued following his failure to appear at an immigration hearing.
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