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- Mark van Bommel outlines vision for disciplined and ambitious team
- Student protests continue as Modi promises action on exam leaks
- Carney seeks to reverse $1 trillion in foreign capital flight in September
- Trump administration imposes tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns
- Bodycam footage captures rescue of two boys trapped beneath Blackpool Pier
- Toddler dies after being left in minibus for several hours in Portugal
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- EU imposes new sanctions on Russia targeting energy, finance, and crypto sectors.
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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Mark van Bommel outlines vision for disciplined and ambitious team
July 24, 2026
3:00 pm
Mark van Bommel emphasised his commitment to developing a disciplined and ambitious team capable of competing at the highest level, as he outlined his vision alongside his coaching staff in a recent statement.
Student protests continue as Modi promises action on exam leaks
July 24, 2026
2:00 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to establish fast-track courts to address examination paper leaks, following widespread protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Activist Sonam Wangchuk recently ended a hunger strike after negotiations suggested potential governmental goodwill towards reform.
Carney seeks to reverse $1 trillion in foreign capital flight in September
July 24, 2026
12:00 pm
Business Council of Canada vice-president Marc Desormeaux reported an increased enthusiasm among the business community to invest in Canada over the past year, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment that could bolster economic growth.
Trump administration imposes tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns
July 24, 2026
10:51 am
The Trump administration implemented tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, citing inadequate enforcement against forced labour. The measure, effective immediately, predominantly targets Vietnam and China, while applying lower rates to countries with some restrictions, including the UK and Canada.
Bodycam footage captures rescue of two boys trapped beneath Blackpool Pier
July 24, 2026
10:00 am
Two boys, aged 10 and 12, were rescued after becoming trapped beneath Blackpool Pier as the tide rose. The youngsters clung to the structure for approximately 40 minutes. Despite their mother’s efforts to reach them, volunteer lifeboat crews arrived swiftly and transported the boys to paramedics onshore.
Toddler dies after being left in minibus for several hours in Portugal
July 24, 2026
9:47 am
A toddler has died after being left in a nursery minibus for approximately seven hours in Almada, Portugal, as temperatures reached around 27°C.
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