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- Another whale from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
- Judge rules against DOJ’s state voter roll review policy, citing legality issues
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- European states, Canada, Japan and UN support ICC amid US sanctions
- Okanagan growers report crop insurance fails to address climate change risks
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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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Israeli drone attack injures six in Lebanon near Syrian border
October 10, 2026
1:04 am
An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon’s Hermel district has resulted in six injuries, including five Syrians and one Lebanese individual, according to the Lebanese health ministry. This attack, targeting a vehicle, is notable as the area had seen a ceasefire with Hezbollah since June.
Another whale from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
October 10, 2026
1:00 am
A beluga whale has died following its transfer from a closed theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This incident marks the sixth animal fatality linked to the recent relocation of whales and dolphins conducted during the summer.
Judge rules against DOJ’s state voter roll review policy, citing legality issues
October 9, 2026
11:00 pm
A federal judge has invalidated the Trump administration’s initiative to compare state voter rolls with immigration databases, stating it overstepped legal bounds. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan’s ruling impacts existing and contested voter files, asserting the policy risks disenfranchising citizens and violates federal laws.
TV presenters flee during 7.7-magnitude earthquake on air in Panama
October 9, 2026
10:00 pm
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama, causing widespread shaking and damage, with a tsunami alert issued for multiple countries.
European states, Canada, Japan and UN support ICC amid US sanctions
October 9, 2026
8:00 pm
European states, Canada, Japan, and senior UN officials have condemned recent US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasising their commitment to the court’s work. Foreign ministers expressed deep regret, asserting that the sanctions could severely impact the ICC’s operations and calling for constructive dialogue.
Okanagan growers report crop insurance fails to address climate change risks
October 9, 2026
7:00 pm
Weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, drought, hail, and wildfire smoke, pose significant risks to agricultural production, jeopardising crops and affecting the marketability of grapes, which can lead to substantial economic losses for growers.
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