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Sep 2
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Russia suspected of GPS interference on ...

Financial Times
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Israeli banks pressed to give back war profits to customers, Russia denies GPS jamming of an European commission jet, and Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi takes on Tesla and Apple. Plus the trial of a former Brazilian president is coming to a close.


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Ursula von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference 

Israeli banks plan giveaways after anger over wartime profits

The Chinese gadget maker taking on Tesla and Apple


Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Josh Gabert Doyon, Marc Filippino, Persis Love, Fiona Symon and Manuela Saragosa. Additional help by David da Silva. Sound engineering by Jean-Marc Eck. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com


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