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- Democrats secure Senate control as Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan
- Vomiting illness affects seven on easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland
- Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
- El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
- Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
- Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary position
- British citizen among six killed in shooting at Krakow market square
- Gunman opens fire in Kraków market square killing six and injuring fifteen
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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Democrats secure Senate control as Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan
November 8, 2026
7:00 am
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan, although CBS News has yet to project a winner. El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim-American in the U.S. Senate, thanked voters for their support, highlighting a contentious race marked by significant political attacks.
Vomiting illness affects seven on easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland
November 8, 2026
6:00 am
A vomiting illness affected at least seven passengers on an easyJet flight from Hurghada to Edinburgh on 3 November. Symptoms included high temperatures, nausea, severe vomiting, and a rash in a child. EasyJet stated that medical services were on standby upon landing.
Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
November 8, 2026
5:00 am
A six-year-old boy has died following an arson attack in Waterford that killed his parents and two brothers, prompting an ongoing Garda investigation into the incident.
El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
November 8, 2026
2:00 am
El Hierro, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, has declared an emergency following the arrival of over 3,300 migrants and refugees by boat since the start of November. Authorities have requested assistance from the Spanish government, citing escalating pressures on local healthcare and accommodation resources.
Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
November 8, 2026
1:00 am
Margot Rockett, inspired by her late father’s service in WWII, has created and popularised “door poppies” to support her local Legion in Toronto. Priced at £10, the wreath-like poppies are officially licensed, with all proceeds benefiting local veterans and their families.
Trump offers UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary position
November 7, 2026
11:00 pm
President Trump has offered Dana White, CEO of the UFC, the position of White House press secretary, according to a Truth Social post. While it remains unclear if White will accept, he shared an image of himself at the press briefing room podium with a caption suggesting a new chapter.
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