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- IndyCar race takes over Washington, D.C. as part of 250th birthday celebrations
- TUI flight diverts to avoid fuel emergency after runway security breach at Manchester Airport
- Bride-to-be killed by bear in tent during camping trip in Altai Mountains
- Emmanuel Macron hosts Mohammed bin Salman for strategic talks in Paris
- Six EU countries advocate windfall tax on oil firms amid profit surge.
- Russia launches lethal missile strike on Kyiv railway, killing several.
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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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IndyCar race takes over Washington, D.C. as part of 250th birthday celebrations
August 23, 2026
4:00 pm
IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix is underway in Washington, D.C., commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday with 25 cars racing up to 180 mph. Thousands of fans are attending as major road closures affect key tourist sites around the National Mall. President Trump is scheduled to start the race.
TUI flight diverts to avoid fuel emergency after runway security breach at Manchester Airport
August 23, 2026
3:00 pm
A TUI flight from Cape Verde was forced to divert to East Midlands Airport due to low fuel after a security breach at Manchester Airport blocked landings. The incident involved a 17-year-old male who was detained under the Mental Health Act, prompting diversions for six other flights.
Bride-to-be killed by bear in tent during camping trip in Altai Mountains
August 23, 2026
2:00 pm
A woman was killed by a bear while camping in the Altai Mountains of Russia, just a day after her fiancé proposed to her, prompting a state of high alert.
Emmanuel Macron hosts Mohammed bin Salman for strategic talks in Paris
August 23, 2026
12:06 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, addressing key topics including the war in the Middle East and economic partnerships. Agreements on health, transport, and energy are expected, highlighting the strengthening ties between France and Saudi Arabia.
Six EU countries advocate windfall tax on oil firms amid profit surge.
August 23, 2026
12:01 pm
EU ENERGY MATTERS
Europe grapples with surging gas prices following record low storage levels this morning.
Member states seek coordinated responses to mitigate impact.
Russia launches lethal missile strike on Kyiv railway, killing several.
August 23, 2026
10:00 am
RUSSIAN ATTACK
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv’s railway this morning, resulting in multiple casualties.
Ukrainian officials condemn the attacks as a deliberate assault on civilian infrastructure.
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