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- Mother aboard Flydubai flight expresses fear as plane plummets 17,000 feet
- Israel prepares to mark Oct 7 with a safari of airstrikes and evictions from the West Bank
- NATO secretary-general discusses key issues in exclusive interview
- EU leaders urge swift action on funding to address Ukraine’s grain crisis.
- Flydubai co-pilot attacks captain with axe, UAE official confirms
- Fury plans to invite President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight
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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 aboard Flydubai flight expresses fear as plane plummets 17,000 feet
October 4, 2026
1:00 pm
A Flydubai flight plummeted 17,000 feet after first officer Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked captain Smit Machchhar, causing chaos among passengers.
Israel prepares to mark Oct 7 with a safari of airstrikes and evictions from the West Bank
October 4, 2026
1:00 pm
Israel prepares to mark October 7 as protests in Tel Aviv demand an inquiry into the events surrounding the deadly attack.
NATO secretary-general discusses key issues in exclusive interview
October 4, 2026
11:00 am
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, described as possessing “Teflon skin,” addressed key issues in an exclusive interview with Euronews’ Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo. The discussion highlighted Rutte’s views on current NATO challenges and the alliance’s strategic direction amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.
EU leaders urge swift action on funding to address Ukraine’s grain crisis.
October 4, 2026
10:17 am
EU IMPACT
This morning, Europe considers strategies to manage energy security and economic cooperation amidst geopolitical tensions and climate challenges.
Key discussions focus on enhancing resilience and collaboration.
Flydubai co-pilot attacks captain with axe, UAE official confirms
October 4, 2026
9:02 am
What’s going on?
Flydubai confirmed an incident where a co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe. The event occurred during a flight from Muscat to Dubai, leading to an emergency landing in Sharjah. Authorities are investigating the incident.
In a contrasting focus, the BBC stated, “Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says,” highlighting the attack itself. In contrast, the Wall Street Journal framed the attack as “FlyDubai Attacker Used ‘Crash Ax,’ a Common Fixture on Many Jets,” emphasising the weapon used rather than the act. This framing affects the perception of operational safety in aviation.
Coverage analysed: BBC | Wall Street Journal
Fury plans to invite President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight
October 4, 2026
8:00 am
Tyson Fury has announced plans to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his fight with Anthony Joshua on 11 December in Cardiff. Fury expressed hope for Trump’s attendance despite acknowledging the improbability due to his presidential duties.
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