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- Russia begins construction of military base near Finland’s eastern border
- EU seeks talks with Taliban on deporting failed Afghan asylum-seekers
- South Korea’s ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 years for drone operation
- Southeastern Saskatchewan begins recovery from flooding after heavy rainfall
- Muslim Immigrant hero who rescued girl from window ledge used cricket skills to catch her
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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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Dozens evacuated from Brent homes following significant warehouse fire
June 12, 2026
7:00 am
A major fire at a warehouse on Oxgate Lane in Brent, northwest London, led to the evacuation of over 70 residents. Witnesses reported thick black smoke visible from miles away. The blaze, involving a multi-use two-storey building, prompted a response from 25 fire engines and around 150 firefighters.
Russia begins construction of military base near Finland’s eastern border
June 12, 2026
6:00 am
Russia has begun construction on a new military base near Finland’s eastern border, potentially accommodating 4,000 to 6,000 troops amid rising security concerns.
EU seeks talks with Taliban on deporting failed Afghan asylum-seekers
June 12, 2026
5:00 am
The EU’s migration chief, Magnus Brunner, stated that Europe must engage with the Taliban government for discussions on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers. Despite concerns about human rights, Brunner insists dialogue is necessary to enhance the asylum process amid growing migration pressures.
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 years for drone operation
June 12, 2026
4:00 am
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol has received a 30-year prison sentence for sending military drones into North Korea, amid claims it was a tactic to justify his martial law declaration in 2024. The Seoul court’s ruling follows previous convictions related to his controversial leadership.
Southeastern Saskatchewan begins recovery from flooding after heavy rainfall
June 12, 2026
2:00 am
A spring rainstorm has impacted southeastern Saskatchewan, causing significant flooding at a golf course in Esterhazy and affecting basements in Churchbridge. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage while residents work to manage the water accumulation.
Muslim Immigrant hero who rescued girl from window ledge used cricket skills to catch her
June 12, 2026
1:25 am
A young girl who dangled for at least nine minutes from a window ledge in Ilford was saved by a
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