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- Brazil accuses 16 individuals over fatal Voepass plane crash in 2024
- Alberta woman claims airline misplaced her husband’s ashes during travel
- Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship following court ruling
- Family of British charity worker found dead in suitcase in Greece pays tribute
- Civil Guard examines potential mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on 15 August
- Jason Arday resigns from Cambridge amid ongoing plagiarism investigation
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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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Brazil accuses 16 individuals over fatal Voepass plane crash in 2024
August 7, 2026
2:00 am
Brazil’s federal police have formally charged 16 individuals linked to Voepass airline regarding the 2024 plane crash near Sao Paulo that claimed 62 lives. Accusations include negligence and safety breaches, with additional allegations of failing to record technical issues. Prosecutors will decide on potential charges later.
Alberta woman claims airline misplaced her husband’s ashes during travel
August 7, 2026
1:00 am
Twyla Shannahan reported that, despite having the correct documentation to transport her husband’s ashes, airport staff instructed her to place them in a checked bag. The incident raised concerns regarding regulations surrounding the transport of cremated remains.
Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship following court ruling
August 6, 2026
11:00 pm
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting citizenship for certain children born in the United States, following a Supreme Court ruling against an earlier order. The measures target “birth tourism” and redefine ineligibility criteria for birthright citizenship.
Family of British charity worker found dead in suitcase in Greece pays tribute
August 6, 2026
10:00 pm
British charity worker Elizabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens on July 18, with Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, as the prime suspect in her murder.
Civil Guard examines potential mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on 15 August
August 6, 2026
9:00 pm
Spain’s Civil Guard has released a report assessing the potential for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on 15 August, prompted by social media campaigns reaching extensive audiences. While it identifies a coordinated online initiative, it refrains from predicting participation numbers or the likelihood of mass crossings.
Jason Arday resigns from Cambridge amid ongoing plagiarism investigation
August 6, 2026
8:02 pm
What’s going on?
Professor Jason Arday has resigned from Cambridge University amid allegations of plagiarism. His departure follows an internal investigation into the claims against him. Arday was known as the youngest Black professor at the institution.
The CBS News headline states, “Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, resigns amid plagiarism allegations,” focusing on his identity and status. In contrast, The New York Times opts for “Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge,” which highlights his academic prestige rather than his background. This difference in emphasis shifts attention from personal identity to academic credentials.
Coverage analysed: CBS News | The New York Times | CNN | The Guardian
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