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- Neighbours of Bath mansion built without permission express anger at council decision
- Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years for 190 child murders
- Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face difficulties accessing digital agriculture services
- Online gambling among young men in Montreal more than doubles, study finds
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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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Health Canada approves Moderna’s combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine for adults over 50
November 6, 2026
7:00 pm
Health Canada has approved Moderna’s combined influenza and COVID-19 vaccine, along with its mRNA seasonal flu shot, for adults aged 50 and older. This marks Canada as the first country to approve both vaccines on the same day, ahead of availability timelines for the public.
Trump announces decision on new U.S. strikes amid Iran’s tanker incidents
November 6, 2026
5:00 pm
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in or near the Strait of Hormuz, following claims of five similar incidents the previous day. Maritime officials have not confirmed these reports, amid rising concerns over regional shipping security.
Neighbours of Bath mansion built without permission express anger at council decision
November 6, 2026
4:00 pm
Developer Thomas Worrall has received retrospective approval from Bath and North East Somerset Council for his seven-bedroom ‘mega mansion’ in a protected area, which was built significantly larger and taller than originally permitted. Local residents claimed over 100 objections, citing planning breaches.
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years for 190 child murders
November 6, 2026
3:00 pm
Paul Mackenzie, leader of a Kenyan cult, receives a 200-year sentence for orchestrating the starvation deaths of over 400 followers, including 190 children.
Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face difficulties accessing digital agriculture services
November 6, 2026
12:00 pm
Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face significant challenges in utilising digital agriculture services such as M-Kilimo and e-Kilimo, primarily due to inadequate training and slow response times. Despite millions of registered users, many farmers remain unaware of the platforms’ potential benefits, relying instead on traditional market methods for information.
Online gambling among young men in Montreal more than doubles, study finds
November 6, 2026
11:00 am
A study conducted by Quebec public health researchers reveals a significant increase in online gambling among young men in Montreal, where participation has more than doubled. In contrast, the overall gambling rate among adults in the area has decreased by 15% since 2018.
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