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- Mother loses son to asbestos-related cancer at 20 after misdiagnosis
- Pregnant shopkeeper assaulted and robbed by men posing as customers in Argentina
- Belarus bans Euronews, brands it ‘extremist’ amid media clampdown
- Teen driver involved in Saskatoon fiery crash awaits sentencing
- Andy Ogles loses Republican primary in Tennessee despite Trump’s endorsement
Civilian casualties increase in Ukraine conflict: how coverage differs
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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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Mother loses son to asbestos-related cancer at 20 after misdiagnosis
August 7, 2026
3:00 pm
A mother from Swaffham has shared her grief over the loss of her 20-year-old son, Liam Exley, to stage four mesothelioma after years of misdiagnosis. Symptoms of the rare cancer, typically seen in older individuals, were mistaken for pericarditis. Liam died six months post-diagnosis.
Pregnant shopkeeper assaulted and robbed by men posing as customers in Argentina
August 7, 2026
2:00 pm
A heavily pregnant shopkeeper was assaulted and robbed in her store in Argentina, with the attackers fleeing in a red Peugeot Partner van after the incident.
Belarus bans Euronews, brands it ‘extremist’ amid media clampdown
August 7, 2026
12:54 pm
Belarus has designated Euronews as an “extremist” media outlet, banning access to its content in the country. This move has drawn widespread condemnation, with officials asserting it threatens press freedom and restricts information for Belarusian citizens. Euronews plans to continue its commitment to independent journalism.
Teen driver involved in Saskatoon fiery crash awaits sentencing
August 7, 2026
11:00 am
The teenager involved in a fiery crash on Idylwyld Drive in May is awaiting sentencing following the conclusion of sentencing arguments. The court proceedings have focused on the circumstances surrounding the incident and its impact.
Andy Ogles loses Republican primary in Tennessee despite Trump’s endorsement
August 7, 2026
9:00 am
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles lost his primary in Tennessee’s 5th District to former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, trailing by over six points. Ogles had secured an endorsement from President Trump, marking the second Trump-backed candidate to lose this week. Hatcher will face Democratic nominee Chaz Molder in November.
Civilian casualties increase in Ukraine conflict: how coverage differs
August 7, 2026
8:00 am
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