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Mornings
Thursday 1 October 2026 · 06:00 BST · 30m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (77%)
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The Israeli government described a mid-air confrontation in the cockpit of a flydubai passenger plane travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv as a jihadist terror attack. It said the co-pilot, an Omani national, stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds, with 170 people on board. Crew and passengers helped avert disaster, and the plane landed at Tabuk Regional Airport in Saudi Arabia. Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's defence minister said passengers helped thwart an attempted terrorist attack, and Netanyahu greeted returning passengers in Tel Aviv.
In the UK, hundreds of offenders were due to be released early from prison from today as the government sought to prevent prison places in England and Wales from running out. Sky News joined Metropolitan Police Operation Locate, with officers warning there were not enough police to manage the impact; an inspector said more offenders out on tag would mean more offences in the community. The Justice Secretary, Alex Norris, said appropriate investment had been made and cited tagging, alcohol tags, restrictions and probation staff. The father of Elle Edwards, murdered outside a pub on Christmas Eve 2022, was told a man who assisted in her death was eligible for early release this month after serving less than half of a nine-year sentence. Andy Burnham also told Sky News there was a strong indication Iran was involved in the RAF Fairford incident, after five men were arrested at the US-run airbase over the weekend on suspicion of terror and explosives offences and later bailed; the Prime Minister said he would not hesitate to recall Parliament if necessary, while Iran's foreign minister rejected the suggestion in a post on X.
Sky News reported the death of broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen at 86; she presented That's Life for more than 20 years, set up Childline in 1986 and the Silver Line in 2012, and recently campaigned to legalise assisted dying after a stage four lung cancer diagnosis in 2023. Her family said she died at home in the New Forest surrounded by them. Manchester City's main sponsor Etihad Airways said it could take legal action against the Premier League after the club was found guilty by an independent commission of all charges relating to serious breaches of financial rules, with Etihad rejecting any implication of improper commercial arrangements. Ofgem's energy price cap rose 4% today, adding around £60 a year for a typical household, from £1,663 to £1,723, despite VAT being removed from household electricity bills, with reports suggesting a possible rise to £1,999 in January. In the US, Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike was still alive after two lethal injections, prompting the governor to suspend all further executions. In London, residents in Holborn and St Pancras were preparing to vote in a by-election following former Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation from the Commons, with Labour's Sagal Abdiwali and Green leader Zack Polanski among the candidates.
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Contested quote Passengers reach Tel Aviv after foiled cockpit attack on Dubai flight
The attack led to passengers rushing to take back control of the aircraft. It saw the plane falling miles through the air and led to an emergency landing. Everyone survived, but Israel has called this a jihadist terror attack. So, here's what we know so far. This was the plane involved, a Boeing 737 MAX 8
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 2:04-2:09
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Charged quote Passengers reach Tel Aviv after foiled cockpit attack on Dubai flight
Netanyahu came to Tel Aviv to greet the returning passengers, including the man in the blood-stained T-shirt, who'd helped to disarm the pilot and wrest control of the plane. This turbulent, terrifying flight ended with passengers singing as they landed back in Tel Aviv on another plane. But it could have been so different.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 4:49-4:53
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Charged quote PM says Iran played part in RAF Fairford plot as five suspects are bailed
saying, PM Burnham says the UK government can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part in the RAF Fairford incident. I can confirm Iran's belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all. You're barking up the wrong tree. We want now to bring you to the sad news.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 14:41-14:46
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Charged quote PM says Iran played part in RAF Fairford plot as five suspects are bailed
that we believe Iran to have played a part in the RAF Fairford incident. I can confirm Iran's belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all. You're barking up the wrong tree. We want now to bring you to the sad news. The day Mr Ransons died at the age of 86,
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 14:46-14:49
- 14:50 Story begins Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
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Charged quote Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
not least her charity work, having both children and the elderly. Let's bring in our correspondent, Graham Stoffa. Graham, tell us more. Well, what an incredible life she had, a nationally known broadcaster rising to become a household name, presenting the TV show That's Life for more than 20 years,
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 15:08-15:11
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Charged quote Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
Her family now have said that she's passed away at the age of 86 at her home in the New Forest, surrounded by them, by her family, who said she was the most wonderful mother and a cherished grandmother. There have been a whole host of people paying tribute to her. The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, said through her decades of campaigning,
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 16:00-16:05
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Charged quote Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
making us all think about the difficult questions we face at the end of her life. The head of the NSPCC, which continues her legacy of Childline, has also said this, Chris Sherwood. Esther was a unique and truly remarkable woman, who during her life did incredible things and went to exceptional lengths to ensure children and young people across the UK had somewhere to turn
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 16:38-16:42
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Charged quote Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
Now, those two aren't the only ones paying tribute. There's been a whole host of broadcasters, journalists, actors, TV presenters paying tribute, describing her as a national treasure, a champion of the misled and deceived, a breaker of the glass ceiling, a woman who so clearly made a huge impact in her life.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 16:59-17:04
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Charged quote Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
There's been a whole host of broadcasters, journalists, actors, TV presenters paying tribute, describing her as a national treasure, a champion of the misled and deceived, a breaker of the glass ceiling, a woman who so clearly made a huge impact in her life. Good to see you, Graham. Thank you so much.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 17:04-17:09
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Claim UK energy bills rise 4% as January forecast points to 16% jump
The energy price cap is forecast to rise by 16% in January, adding more than £270 to an annual household bill.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 18:33-18:44
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Charged quote Christa Pike survives after botched lethal injection as Tennessee halts executions
and still has a heartbeat. Now the governor of Tennessee has suspended all further executions. Our correspondent David Blevins has the details. It's been a deeply disturbing few hours for US justice. The execution of a high-profile female prisoner in Tennessee went badly wrong. Christa Pike, a convicted killer, had been on death row for 30 years
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 19:15-19:19
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Charged quote Christa Pike survives after botched lethal injection as Tennessee halts executions
Our correspondent David Blevins has the details. It's been a deeply disturbing few hours for US justice. The execution of a high-profile female prisoner in Tennessee went badly wrong. Christa Pike, a convicted killer, had been on death row for 30 years When the first lethal injection didn't work, they administered a second.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 19:19-19:25
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Charged quote Christa Pike survives after botched lethal injection as Tennessee halts executions
could still hear her breathing when the curtain came down. Paramedics arrived at the prison as those journalists were giving their account to the waiting media. She said, I'm at peace and I'm ready to go. Her spiritual advisor was with her. It was 1995 when Pike and her then boyfriend killed 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 19:47-19:54
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Charged quote Christa Pike survives after botched lethal injection as Tennessee halts executions
Her spiritual advisor was with her. It was 1995 when Pike and her then boyfriend killed 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. A satanic symbol had been carved into the victim's chest. Pike, then just 18 herself, cried for her mother when she was found guilty. I've covered this case actually since it happened in 1995.
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 20:04-20:08
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Charged quote Christa Pike survives after botched lethal injection as Tennessee halts executions
An appeals court had stayed the execution earlier in the day, but the Supreme Court vacated the stay. In a written statement before the scheduled execution, Pike said, I'm not afraid to die. I'm only nervous about the process. Details there from David Blevins. Still to come with the Holborn and St Pancras by-election,
Sky News, Mornings, 1 October 2026, 20:47-20:50
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