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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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American man mistaken for child abuser while saving son from choking
June 16, 2026
11:00 pm
A Texan man is cleared of child abuse claims after footage misidentified his Heimlich manoeuvre on his adopted son as wrongdoing in Bogotá, Colombia.
UN report reveals at least 58 countries contaminated by landmines
June 16, 2026
10:00 pm
At least 58 states and territories are affected by anti-personnel mines, according to UN rights chief Volker Türk. The report highlights significant civilian casualties, with approximately 90% of victims in 2024 being civilians, primarily in Myanmar, Syria, and Afghanistan. Recommitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty is urged.
Manitoba extends disaster aid eligibility for residents affected by flood
June 16, 2026
7:00 pm
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that residents who failed to purchase flood insurance prior to last week’s storm can still receive disaster aid. This decision aims to support affected individuals as recovery efforts continue following the significant flooding.
US and Iran set to formalise peace deal on Friday as Trump warns Israel
June 16, 2026
6:00 pm
Oil dips to $80 per barrel, the lowest since March, on news of the Strait of Hormuz reopening as part of the Middle East live deal.
Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is safe but shipping companies remain cautious
June 16, 2026
5:00 pm
Major shipping companies remain hesitant to resume operations through the Strait of Hormuz despite a forthcoming U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at lifting restrictions. While President Trump has assured safety, firms indicate that substantial security guarantees are necessary before risk levels are deemed acceptable for transiting the vital waterway.
British father claims torture in Dubai jail amid new abuse allegations
June 16, 2026
4:00 pm
British father Ryan Pepper alleges he faces torture in a Dubai jail, claiming mistreatment and injuries observed by embassy officials during his detention.
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