The day in 60 seconds: Sunday 4 October

The five stories leading FTMQ News on Sunday 4 October, each with its full report and sources.

Sabalenka and Rybakina knocked out of China Open. World number two Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the China Open by Nikola Bartunkova, leaving the tournament without its top two seeds after Elena Rybakina lost a day earlier. Read the report

Russia Finance Ministry pays employee salaries in digital rubles for first time. Russia's Ministry of Finance has distributed salary payments in digital rubles to staff for the first time as part of central bank currency trials. Read the report

China aligned TA419 group targets US AI policy experts in phishing campaign. A cyber espionage group linked to China has targeted artificial intelligence policy experts in the United States through an adversary-in-the-middle phishing scheme. Read the report

Australia reaches landmark of 100 installed community batteries. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has reached a milestone of 100 community battery installations as part of an expanded home energy transition initiative. Read the report

Anya Taylor Joy Dominates Streaming Platforms With Three Concurrent Hits. Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has achieved simultaneous streaming success across multiple platforms with three concurrent hit projects. Read the report