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- Grandmother drowns while rescuing granddaughter from sea off Menorca
- Nova Scotia Premier’s office reprimands professor over AI data centre remarks
- Trump holds rallies in Texas as midterm campaigns near Election Day
- Putin faces mockery for photo with Mozambique’s tall president Chapo
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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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Family of soldier severely injured in CFB Wainwright fire discusses his condition
October 29, 2026
1:00 am
The Canadian Armed Forces provided an update on the fire incident at CFB Wainwright that occurred on 17 October, resulting in four fatalities and 39 injuries. Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan noted the fire began on the automatic grenade launcher range, complicating firefighting efforts due to restricted access.
Importance of voting in midterm elections and its impact on policies
October 28, 2026
11:00 pm
Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections is underway, with significant stakes including all 435 House seats and elections for 35 senators and 36 governors. Experts highlight the potential for narrow margins to impact key policies, intensifying the importance of voter turnout amidst widespread voter dissatisfaction with both major parties.
Grandmother drowns while rescuing granddaughter from sea off Menorca
October 28, 2026
10:00 pm
A British grandmother drowned while rescuing her 10-year-old granddaughter from strong currents at Cavalleria Beach in Menorca, where the family was holidaying.
Nova Scotia Premier’s office reprimands professor over AI data centre remarks
October 28, 2026
7:00 pm
The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston issued a complaint to Sibo Chen, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, following his media comments on a proposed AI data centre’s environmental impact. The office criticised Chen’s remarks as slanted and unsubstantiated, while he defended his statements as based on peer-reviewed research.
Trump holds rallies in Texas as midterm campaigns near Election Day
October 28, 2026
5:00 pm
President Trump conducted two campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday, supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate and House candidates, including Rep. Monica De La Cruz. As Republicans aim to prevent a statewide loss, Trump characterised the Senate race against Democrat James Talarico as uncertain while reinforcing his record on local economic performance.
Putin faces mockery for photo with Mozambique’s tall president Chapo
October 28, 2026
4:00 pm
Vladimir Putin and Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo meet in Moscow, with a photo that highlights their height difference released by Mozambique’s government.
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