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- Tornado strikes Pomas in southern France, injuring 41 and damaging 300 homes
- Investigators find third drone and suspected explosives near Leipzig airport
- US Supreme Court hears arguments on landmark affirmative action case
- Bear swipes at man on Richard Juryn trail in North Vancouver
- Former Stars and Stripes editor expresses concern over paper’s independence following dismissal
- Italian restaurant faces backlash over offensive receipt after customer complaint
- Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in Paris theme parks project
- Supreme Court pauses ruling on Trump mail voting order amid legal hurdles
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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Tornado strikes Pomas in southern France, injuring 41 and damaging 300 homes
August 25, 2026
8:00 am
A tornado has struck the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes as emergency services respond.
Investigators find third drone and suspected explosives near Leipzig airport
August 25, 2026
7:00 am
German investigators discovered a third drone and possible explosives linked to an attempted attack on Leipzig/Halle airport, reports indicate. The drone was found west of the site on 14 August, shortly after earlier incidents involving drones and explosives near a Ukrainian cargo plane.
US Supreme Court hears arguments on landmark affirmative action case
August 25, 2026
6:00 am
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on economic stability and cooperation in response to ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Key discussions are set to advance regional unity.
Bear swipes at man on Richard Juryn trail in North Vancouver
August 25, 2026
4:00 am
Authorities are advising the public to steer clear of the Richard Juryn trail network in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve following an incident where a bear swiped at a man. Officers are prioritising safety as they monitor the situation.
Former Stars and Stripes editor expresses concern over paper’s independence following dismissal
August 25, 2026
1:00 am
The Pentagon issued termination notices to Stars and Stripes Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte, citing insubordination. Slavin expressed uncertainty about the paper’s future editorial independence following his dismissal, which he described as a “shock” linked to his comments on censorship.
Italian restaurant faces backlash over offensive receipt after customer complaint
August 25, 2026
12:00 am
An Italian restaurant in Riccione faces backlash after a receipt contained an aggressive message regarding a customer’s complaint about runny eggs.
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