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What’s going on?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the pilot of a FlyDubai flight prevented an attack that could have led to a significant catastrophe. He stated that the pilot’s actions stopped a potential repeat of 9/11 during an attempted hijacking. The incident involved a suspect of Omani origin attempting to seize control of the plane.
Fox News emphasised Netanyahu’s assertion by headlining, “Pilot on Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai ‘prevented another 9/11,’ Netanyahu says.” In contrast, Reuters focused on the background of the hijacker, stating, “Israel’s Netanyahu: Co-pilot of flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination.” This highlights different angles of the narrative, with one focusing on the foiled attack while the other explores the hijacker’s motivations.
Coverage analysed: Fox News | Reuters
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Tommy Fury and Bambi hit the town (Picture: Instagram/Molly-Mae Hague)
Tommy Fury enjoyed some quality time with his daughter Bambi following split fears from fiance Molly-Mae Hague.
The boxer, 24, shared snaps from his ‘daddy daughter day’ with the 10-month-old tot, who he welcomed with Pretty Little Thing brand ambassador Molly, 24, in January.
Tommy’s Instagram followers got to join in with the day via his Stories as he shared their escapades, beginning with breakfast as he posted a snap of the adorable youngster grinning while her father fed her porridge from a teddy bear bowl.
Next, Bambi was wrapped up in a very on-theme teddy bear jacket and bundled into her cosy pram for a day out, with Tommy posting a picture of the pair together in front of glittering Christmas decorations.
She was then treated to a Starbucks – or rather, the opportunity to chew on the cardboard cup – while the duo went on a shopping spree in time for the festive season with her pram surrounded with bags of gifts.
Tommy beamed at his daughter as she looked up at him adoringly before they stopped off in what appeared to be a toy shop as Tommy posted a snap of a ‘Boost’ drink in front of stuffed toys.
Tommy gave his Instagram followers an insight into his ‘daddy-daughter day’ with Bambi (Picture: Instagram/Tommy Fury)
The boxer posed alongside his almost one-year-old daughter as they enjoyed a festive day on the town (Picture: Instagram/Tommy Fury)
Bambi nibbled on a Starbucks cup while Tommy enjoyed a festive shopping spree (Picture: Instagram/Tommy Fury)
Tommy and fiance Molly-Mae welcomed Bambi, their first daughter, in January (Picture: Instagram/Tommy Fury)
It follows rumours about a rift in the former Love Island contestant’s relationship since Molly was pictured without her engagement ring, while Tommy was filmed in a nightclub with a woman squeezing his cheeks.
A source claimed Molly is ‘mortified’ about the clips of Tommy partying while she stayed home with Bambi, as she ‘kept getting tagged in videos’ while minding her daughter.
The source told The Sun Molly has told Tommy the partying ‘really has to stop’ now that he’s a father, and has ‘told him to ditch some of his pals’ who she believes are a ‘bad influence.’
Molly then seemingly cleared up the rumours after she was pictured wearing her engagement ring on Wednesday night.
The outing comes after split rumours swirled around Tommy and Molly following the sportsman’s partying antics in Dubai (Picture: Twitter/Chris Brown)
Molly-Mae fuelled the rumour mill after being pictured without her engagement ring (Picture: Instagram/Molly-Mae Hague)
The Pretty Little Thing ambassador has since seemingly cleared up rumours by being pictured wearing her ring (Picture: Molly-Mae Hague)
The social media influencer beamed when she stepped out in London for fashion label House of CB’s Christmas bash, with her enormous engagement ring clearly visible on her hand.
Molly posted a photo of her look on Instagram and Tommy was quick to reply: ‘Perfection.’
The lovebirds met while appearing on ITV reality show Love Island, and while they didn’t take the top prize, their relationship has gone from strength to strength ever since.
They welcomed their first daughter Bambi in January, while Tommy popped the question to Molly back in July.
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