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- Leaders removed from military and civilian roles since Hegseth became defence secretary
- Man, 32, dies after assault at Liverpool Street Underground station
- British woman stabbed to death in Germany identified as Rebecca Bullock
- Icelanders reject EU accession talks, maintaining current ties with bloc
- US Supreme Court hears case on student loan forgiveness application
- Alberta Motor Association student patrollers return to Lethbridge crosswalks
- Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary for Senate, defeating Seth Moulton
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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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Leaders removed from military and civilian roles since Hegseth became defence secretary
September 2, 2026
10:00 am
Since Pete Hegseth took office as defence secretary at the start of the second Trump administration, at least 20 military and civilian leaders have been removed. This includes high-ranking officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as prominent civilian officials, citing a shift in leadership focus.
Man, 32, dies after assault at Liverpool Street Underground station
September 2, 2026
9:00 am
A 32-year-old man has died following an assault at Liverpool Street Underground station on Sunday night. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Jeremiah Maximo, 38, has been remanded in custody and will appear in court.
British woman stabbed to death in Germany identified as Rebecca Bullock
September 2, 2026
8:00 am
Rebecca Bullock, 31, a pub manager from Whitchurch, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at a railway station in Bavaria, Germany.
Icelanders reject EU accession talks, maintaining current ties with bloc
September 2, 2026
7:00 am
On 29 August, a majority of Icelanders rejected the reopening of EU accession talks, which have been stalled since 2013. The advisory referendum result means no new negotiations with Brussels, preserving Iceland’s current EEA benefits while maintaining control over its fishing waters.
US Supreme Court hears case on student loan forgiveness application
September 2, 2026
6:00 am
EU DEVELOPMENTS
This morning, key discussions surrounding Europe’s energy crisis and economic recovery are set to unfold.
Expect updates on policy initiatives and regional cooperation.
Alberta Motor Association student patrollers return to Lethbridge crosswalks
September 2, 2026
4:00 am
Classes have resumed in Lethbridge, Alberta, signalling the return of the Alberta Motor Association’s student patrollers, who are actively managing traffic safety as they hold their stop signs to ensure the safe passage of schoolchildren.
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