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- Small plane crashes into building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing two
- Russia declares ceasefire for 8-9 May amid escalating Ukraine conflict
- UAE reports drone attack on Fujairah oil port as oil prices surge again
- Austria expels three Russian diplomats over espionage claims in Vienna
- Unheard Diana Recordings to Expose Secrets of Charles’s Marriage and Camilla
- US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid NATO tensions
- Spain denies claims of monthly €2,800 payments for regularised migrants
- American heir of ‘Downton Shabby’ mansion pledges to challenge locked out council
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Summary of the front page
The FT reports that Ernst & Young has scrapped plans to split up its audit and consulting businesses.
An image of yesterday’s junior doctors’ strike kicking off in England sits atop the paper, but the business paper’s main focus is the news that Big Four firm EY has scrapped plans to break up its audit and consulting businesses after “months of internal disagreement”.
Elsewhere there is the claim that the Confederation of British Industry is “fighting for its reputation” following the sacking of its boss Tony Danker over sexual misconduct claims.
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Small plane crashes into building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing two
May 4, 2026
9:00 pm
A small plane crashed into a building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing the pilot and a passenger. The aircraft struck the structure between the third and fourth floors, avoiding occupied apartments. Investigators from the Centre for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) will examine the incident.
Russia declares ceasefire for 8-9 May amid escalating Ukraine conflict
May 4, 2026
8:00 pm
Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from 8-9 May, coinciding with Victory Day commemorations, while threatening a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the event. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his own ceasefire starting 5-6 May.
UAE reports drone attack on Fujairah oil port as oil prices surge again
May 4, 2026
6:00 pm
A large fire erupted at Fujairah oil port in the United Arab Emirates following a drone attack from Iran. This significant strike is the first since the ceasefire, and it has led to Brent crude oil prices soaring to $115 a barrel. Further updates will follow.
Austria expels three Russian diplomats over espionage claims in Vienna
May 4, 2026
5:00 pm
Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage, reportedly using antennas to intercept data from international organisations in Vienna. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that diplomatic immunity must not shield espionage activities, underscoring Austria’s commitment to tightening its espionage laws.
Unheard Diana Recordings to Expose Secrets of Charles’s Marriage and Camilla
May 4, 2026
3:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Today, unearthed recordings of Princess Diana from 1991 will be featured in a new TV series titled *Diana: The Unheard Truth*, set to premiere in August 2027, marking 30 years since her death.
US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid NATO tensions
May 4, 2026
2:00 pm
The US is set to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move announced by the Pentagon amid growing NATO tensions. Donald Trump cited European allies’ reluctance to engage in Middle Eastern conflicts as a factor. European leaders now face pressing security challenges ahead.
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