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- Trump to attend Army-Navy football game in December, officials confirm
- Tributes paid to beloved postman killed in Folkestone road collision
- At least 25 planes make emergency landings across Europe due to bomb threats
- US midterm election results set to impact conflicts in Iran, Gaza and Ukraine
- Alberta domestic abuse victims struggle to escape due to rising living costs
- House districts that changed party control in the 2026 midterm elections
- Brothers sentenced to 20 years for knife attack near King’s Cross station
- Serbian woman added to Europol’s most wanted list for £33 million jewellery heist
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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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game in December, officials confirm
November 5, 2026
5:00 pm
President Trump is set to attend the Army-Navy game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium, where active-duty troops and veterans will be in attendance. The event is significant for its military tributes, and Trump has previously participated as commander-in-chief. White House comment is pending.
Tributes paid to beloved postman killed in Folkestone road collision
November 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Andrew Gardiner, 59, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home in Folkestone on Sunday. Known as the town’s ‘best-known postie’, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
At least 25 planes make emergency landings across Europe due to bomb threats
November 5, 2026
3:00 pm
At least 25 planes across Europe have made emergency landings due to bomb threats, later deemed hoaxes, with no genuine threats discovered.
US midterm election results set to impact conflicts in Iran, Gaza and Ukraine
November 5, 2026
12:00 pm
Democrats achieved significant victories in the recent midterm elections, gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, they lack the two-thirds majority required to override presidential vetoes, complicating efforts to influence US policy on conflicts in Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine.
Alberta domestic abuse victims struggle to escape due to rising living costs
November 5, 2026
11:00 am
The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters reported a decline in individuals seeking domestic violence shelter assistance, attributing it to the high cost of living. Many survivors are unable to leave abusive situations due to affordability challenges, with 82% of admission requests in 2025-26 not leading to shelter placements.
House districts that changed party control in the 2026 midterm elections
November 5, 2026
9:41 am
Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives by flipping over two dozen Republican-held seats during the 2026 midterm elections. Significant victories occurred across Texas and various Northeastern districts, marking a shift in political dynamics following recent redistricting efforts.
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