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- Jet fuel prices rise 95% following US and Israel military action against Iran
- Teenager threatens chicken shop with ‘gun’ over wrong sauce | News UK
- Trump threatens severe actions against Iran amid rising tensions over oil demands
- Woman’s mid-air birth leads to complex legal dilemmas
- UK government promotes enhanced women’s participation in STEM sectors
- European nations plan to invest €95 billion in military space assets by 2030
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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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Jet fuel prices rise 95% following US and Israel military action against Iran
April 7, 2026
5:00 pm
Jet fuel prices have surged by 95% since the United States and Israel initiated military attacks on Iran on 28 February. Energy analysts predict that higher fares, fuel surcharges, and capacity reductions will soon become standard as airlines adjust to escalating costs.
Teenager threatens chicken shop with ‘gun’ over wrong sauce | News UK
April 7, 2026
4:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
A teenager in Penge threatened a fast food worker with an imitation firearm over a sauce mix-up this morning.
Marwan Khadir, 18, has been jailed for three years following the incident on Christmas Eve.
Trump threatens severe actions against Iran amid rising tensions over oil demands
April 7, 2026
3:00 pm
Donald Trump’s alarming threats against Iran suggest he may escalate actions if demands aren’t met. His incendiary Truth Social post highlights his view of Iran’s population as expendable. Experts urge caution, noting overwhelming conventional force is more likely than nuclear options.
Woman’s mid-air birth leads to complex legal dilemmas
April 7, 2026
2:00 pm
A passenger’s mid-air birth raises legal questions about the citizenship of the newborn, as detailed in Woman’s birth in mid-air creates tricky legal situation | US News.
UK government promotes enhanced women’s participation in STEM sectors
April 7, 2026
1:44 pm
KANYE MEETING
Kanye West offers to meet UK’s Jewish community.
Following controversy at Wireless festival.
European nations plan to invest €95 billion in military space assets by 2030
April 7, 2026
1:00 pm
European governments are significantly increasing investments in military space capabilities, responding to heightened security concerns following the cyberattack on the KA-SAT satellite network in February 2022. By 2030, investments are projected to exceed €95 billion, driven by commitments from Germany and France, as Europe seeks greater space autonomy.
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