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Bank Says It Closed Trump-Linked Accounts Over Money Laundering Concerns
Aug 4, 2026 - World 
Bank accounts held by President Donald Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a court filing over the weekend.
England, Wales Faced Driest July In History: Weather Office
Aug 4, 2026 - World 
The weather service said that of the two UK countries, England had recorded just 6.5 millimetres (0.25 of an inch) of rain, 10 per cent of the usual average figure, while Wales had 9.3 mm.
Thousands Remain In Spain's Ceuta After Moroccan Border Rush
Aug 4, 2026 - World 
Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the past four days, exceeding initial estimates of around 50,000 arrivals in Ceuta on Thursday.
US Has A New Challenge - Building Weapons Without China's Rare Earth Magnets
Aug 4, 2026 - World 
The US defence sector is particularly reliant on samarium and needs 50 to 100 tons each year, but the US capacity is very limited
Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000
Aug 4, 2026 - World 
Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback calls failure to pay Briana Whatley money owed ‘an oversight’A far-right Republican candidate in Florida’s governor’s race has been accused of stiffing a high school debate champion over the better part of $11,000 in scholarship money she won from a company he founded.Student Briana Whatley landed the awards as regional and national champion of Incubate Debate, a league-style competition set up by the candidate, James Fishback, to encourage youth to engage in political discourse. Continue reading...