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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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Former german intelligence chief august hanning faces espionage investigation
October 6, 2026
10:00 am
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning is under investigation by Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office for allegedly obtaining classified information, including state secrets, from a former employee of the Federal Intelligence Service. Accusations involve espionage and the continued receipt of confidential documents after his tenure.
Germany and France seek EU measures to manage increasing Chinese trade
October 6, 2026
9:00 am
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This morning, discussions intensify on EU sanctions and economic measures affecting relations with external partners.
Focus remains on trade and security implications.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future uncertain following dispute with coach Jesus
October 6, 2026
7:00 am
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future remains uncertain after his abrupt departure from Portugal’s training camp, following coach Jorge Jesus’s decision to bench him for a Nations League match. Jesus stated the possibility of Ronaldo’s return, emphasising it is up to the player to decide.
Bishops urge Albertans to consider referendum’s effects on vulnerable groups
October 6, 2026
6:00 am
Anglican bishops expressed their reluctance to engage in political matters but stated that the referendum questions are fundamentally about the type of society being aspired to. Their statement highlights the significant implications of the upcoming vote on social values and community direction.
Supreme Court considers energy firms’ challenge to Boulder climate lawsuit
October 6, 2026
4:00 am
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding Boulder’s lawsuit against Exxon and Suncor Energy, which seeks to hold the companies accountable for climate change effects. Justice Samuel Alito’s recusal may lead to a 4-4 deadlock, preserving the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling that permits the case to proceed.
Questions raised over Russian lab worker’s death linked to plague outbreak
October 6, 2026
3:45 am
A laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died from a pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting quarantines in Shelekhov, Siberia.
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