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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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Curfews imposed in Paris as France faces significant unrest and rioting
October 20, 2026
3:00 pm
French police prepare for potential unrest during the Champions League match as curfews have calmed protests that caused significant damage across cities.
Alberta separatists focus on UCP and leader Smith after electoral defeat
October 20, 2026
11:00 am
Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath claims to have established a movement of thousands of dedicated volunteers, asserting their intention to exert control over Alberta’s governing party.
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections and Iran conflict deliberations
October 20, 2026
9:00 am
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on Monday, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections. The Pentagon did not comment on the visit, which comes as discussions about future military operations against Iran intensify following remarks from President Trump.
Revolut app experiences outage as users encounter access issues
October 20, 2026
8:00 am
Revolut’s banking app has experienced a service disruption, leaving users unable to access their accounts. Customers reported receiving a ‘Something went wrong’ message, with the bank confirming multiple features were affected. The engineering team is working to restore full service, but no timeframe has been provided.
Survivors rescued from shark-infested waters as boat capsizes off Mexico
October 20, 2026
7:00 am
A boat capsized off the Baja California coast, leaving 11 missing and 16 rescued, some with injuries consistent with shark bites.
European Union seeks €70 billion for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict
October 20, 2026
6:00 am
The European Union is seeking an additional €70 billion for Ukraine in 2024, following a direct appeal from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who highlighted the financial impact of Russia’s intensified military actions. EU leaders have tasked the European Commission with identifying ways to bridge the funding gap.
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