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- Pentagon revokes Frank Kendall’s security clearance for disclosing classified Air Force One information
- Boy, 12, left with minor injuries after being dragged under lorry in Brazil
- Europe experiences temperature rise at double the global average rate.
- Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s president, pledges crackdown on armed groups
- Winnipeg family expresses frustration after mother waits 20 hours in ER
- U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh updates on conditions in Iran’s Evin Prison
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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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Pentagon revokes Frank Kendall’s security clearance for disclosing classified Air Force One information
August 8, 2026
5:00 am
The Pentagon has revoked Frank Kendall’s eligibility for classified information, accusing the former Air Force Secretary of leaking details regarding Air Force One’s capabilities. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the action, following concerns raised by media reports about the aircraft’s security features.
Boy, 12, left with minor injuries after being dragged under lorry in Brazil
August 8, 2026
4:00 am
A 12-year-old boy in Firminopolis, Brazil, survived being hit by a lorry, sustaining only minor injuries, while receiving roadside assistance from witnesses.
Europe experiences temperature rise at double the global average rate.
August 8, 2026
2:00 am
Europe is experiencing rapid climate change, with temperatures increasing at approximately twice the global average. This alarming trend marks Europe as the fastest-warming continent, prompting urgent discussions on climate action and adaptation strategies.
Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s president, pledges crackdown on armed groups
August 8, 2026
1:00 am
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president, succeeding Gustavo Petro, and signalled a shift towards a tougher stance on armed groups. The new leader has pledged to cut government spending by 40% and reshape the approach to narco-terrorism, claiming dialogue options are exhausted.
Winnipeg family expresses frustration after mother waits 20 hours in ER
August 8, 2026
12:00 am
A Winnipeg family has expressed their frustrations after their terminally ill mother spent 20 hours in an emergency department. The situation has raised concerns regarding wait times in healthcare, highlighting challenges faced by patients and their families in urgent care settings.
U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh updates on conditions in Iran’s Evin Prison
August 7, 2026
10:00 pm
U.S. journalist Reza Valizadeh has sent a new recording from Evin Prison, detailing his worsening conditions and those of fellow detainee Kamran Hekmati, who was recently returned to prison after a brief medical leave. Valizadeh reported inadequate medical care and concerns about tuberculosis spreading among prisoners.
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