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- Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca amid rising repression
- Ontario manufacturer Woodward Inc. to close Peterborough facility and relocate to Poland
- Senate Democrats block defence policy bill amid objections to Iran conflict
- British pensioner, 86, injured by bull at San Fermin festival in Pamplona
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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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Spain insists on sovereignty over Gibraltar despite Brexit agreement
July 15, 2026
2:00 am
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that Spain’s sovereignty claim over Gibraltar remains intact following the signing of a Brexit-related agreement with the UK in Brussels. The deal, which includes the removal of the border fence, is viewed as a step forward for cooperation and coexistence between Gibraltar and Spain.
Champions League — Wednesday’s 8th July fixtures
July 15, 2026
1:00 am
Today features exciting matchups in the World Cup, Champions League, and UEFA Conference League. World Cup | Champions League |
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca amid rising repression
July 15, 2026
12:00 am
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi was arrested in Casablanca after being questioned by the National Brigade of Judicial Police. His supporters assert the detention is linked to his artistic expression. El Youbi, known for politically charged lyrics, faces concerns over legal representation amid a lawyers’ strike in Morocco.
Ontario manufacturer Woodward Inc. to close Peterborough facility and relocate to Poland
July 14, 2026
10:00 pm
Woodward Inc. will close its Peterborough, Ontario facility by the end of August 2027, resulting in the loss of 165 jobs. The decision comes as the company reassesses its operational needs amid changing market conditions.
Senate Democrats block defence policy bill amid objections to Iran conflict
July 14, 2026
8:00 pm
Senate Democrats blocked the procedural vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amid concerns over the Trump administration’s conduct in the Iran conflict. The 50 to 46 vote reflected bipartisan tensions, with critics arguing the bill should not proceed during heightened military hostilities.
British pensioner, 86, injured by bull at San Fermin festival in Pamplona
July 14, 2026
7:00 pm
A British pensioner from Halesowen is among ten hospitalised after being gored during the San Fermin festival’s bull run in Pamplona, Spain.
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