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- Europe warns Russia of painful response to hybrid attacks, says Kubilius
- Israeli jets scramble following emergency alert on Flydubai flight to Israel
- Mary Louie reflects on her residential school experience and early Orange Shirt Day observance
- Hegseth orders military academies to cease granting tenure to civilian faculty
- NHS faces record waiting times: media coverage differs in highlighting causes and solutions
- RAF Fairford terror plot foiled after suspect calls police emergency line
- Russian state media publishes, then removes article on nuclear strike plans against Lithuania
- EU Energy Commissioner warns of high prices affecting households’ heating
Daily Express - Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man
Summary of the front page
The Daily Express turns its attention to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, insists his countrymen would fight to the last man before they entered into any negotiation from a position of weakness, the paper reports.
The paper also reports on travel delays disrupting Easter weekend and ponders if Prince Harry will return to the UK for the King’s coronation.
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Europe warns Russia of painful response to hybrid attacks, says Kubilius
September 30, 2026
1:00 pm
European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius emphasised that the European response to Russian hybrid attacks must be proportionate and severe. He warned that Russia aims to influence European populations and called for a robust hybrid defence strategy, rejecting diplomatic engagement as a viable solution to the ongoing conflict.
Israeli jets scramble following emergency alert on Flydubai flight to Israel
September 30, 2026
12:02 pm
What’s going on?
Flydubai confirmed that a flight from Dubai to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit incident. The airline stated that the plane experienced a significant altitude drop due to a confrontation between the pilots, prompting an emergency alert.
CNN headlines “Live updates: Plane plummets 17,000 feet after ‘violent incident’ between pilots,” emphasising the dramatic nature of the incident. In contrast, The Guardian reported “Israeli minister claims ‘terrorist’ wanted to crash plane after Israel-bound flight’s emergency landing,” framing the event in a context of potential terrorism.
Coverage analysed: CNN | The Guardian
Mary Louie reflects on her residential school experience and early Orange Shirt Day observance
September 30, 2026
10:00 am
Mary Louie recalls her time at residential school, expressing a singular desire to return home as a young girl. Her reflections highlight the emotional impact of the residential school experience, underscoring the longing for familial connection during that period.
Hegseth orders military academies to cease granting tenure to civilian faculty
September 30, 2026
8:39 am
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo instructing military academies, including West Point and the Naval Academy, to cease granting tenure to civilian faculty. He stated this aims to enhance educational focus on warfighter preparation and reduce perceived ideological biases in the curriculum.
NHS faces record waiting times: media coverage differs in highlighting causes and solutions
September 30, 2026
8:00 am
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RAF Fairford terror plot foiled after suspect calls police emergency line
September 30, 2026
7:00 am
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences after a suspected terror plot was intercepted. The suspects allegedly called police prior to their arrest, prompting an investigation into whether they were acting as proxies for Iran. No explosive devices were found, but petrol was recovered.
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