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- Ten-sided structure discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere by scientists
- Macron loans Bayeux Tapestry to UK in a symbol of cultural relations
- Gaza amputees face struggles with mobility and recovery amid blockade
- George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
- Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
- Iran accuses US forces of bombing wedding, resulting in over 68 injuries
- Ukraine notifies ICAO of unsafe Russian airspace for civilian flights
- Ontario considers cutting off critical minerals supply to the US, Sudbury remains calm
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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Ten-sided structure discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere by scientists
September 2, 2026
10:00 pm
A ten-sided structure, known as a decagon, has been discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere, marking a significant finding related to the planet’s South Pole.
Macron loans Bayeux Tapestry to UK in a symbol of cultural relations
September 2, 2026
9:00 pm
Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising Franco-British relations, during Macron’s visit to the UK. The tapestry, on loan for ten months, highlights cultural ties, while discussions also focus on migration and support for Ukraine.
Gaza amputees face struggles with mobility and recovery amid blockade
September 2, 2026
8:00 pm
Young amputees in Gaza, including 24-year-old Shurouq Khaira, face significant mobility challenges amid ongoing violence and a collapsed healthcare system, with around 6,000 amputations reported since the war began. Shurouq awaits prosthetics, struggling with daily tasks while contending with severe trauma and inadequate rehabilitation resources.
George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
September 2, 2026
7:00 pm
George Clooney commented on a tweet from the Canadian Secretary of Defence regarding women in the military, expressing disbelief over its content. Clooney’s remarks highlight concerns about the messaging surrounding gender issues within military contexts.
Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
September 2, 2026
5:00 pm
Alaska’s upcoming general election will feature notable candidates following the state’s top-four primary. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces challenger Daniel J. Sullivan, sharing his name, and felon Eric Hafner is on the ballot for the House race. Election changes in 2020 have altered the state’s political landscape.
Iran accuses US forces of bombing wedding, resulting in over 68 injuries
September 2, 2026
4:00 pm
Iran has accused US forces of bombing a wedding party in Kuhestak, resulting in injuries and fatalities, amid escalating conflict in the region.
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