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Netanyahu meets Flydubai passenger who subdued pilot in stabbing attack
Benjamin Netanyahu has met Yaniv Hayun, the Flydubai passenger that helped restrain a pilot who stabbed a colleague.…
‘Whoever is hearing me, we need help’: how flight 1073 survived its 5,000-metre plunge
On morning service from Dubai to Tel Aviv, 150 passengers witnessed a horrific cockpit assault, flight plummet and daring rescuePilot who stabbed co-p…
Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.…
US immigration judge allows cold war-era law to deport Wisconsin mosque’s president
When one track failed, Trump administration rushed immigration case of Palestine rights advocate Salah SarsourAn immigration judge has ruled that the …
Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound have intensified during the Jewish holiday season.…
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
The withdrawal ends two decades of foreign intervention in Iraq as part of 'global war on terror' and anti-ISIL fight.…
Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing
A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was diverted after a stabbing, with Israeli officials calling it 'an act of terror'.…
‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham
PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security servicesThere are “strong indications” that Iran …
Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.…
NHS trust admits 'failing families' over stillbirths
An independent review ordered by the trust finds systemic issues lay at the heart of the failures.…
What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?
Israel's prime minister said one of the pilots stabbed the other and then tried to crash the plane.…
How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks
Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bom…
Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks'
Villagers living near the base say a lack of communication in the days before and after the incident has left them feeling unsafe.…
English players urged to reconsider Afghan T20 tournament
English cricketers aiming to play in a men's T20 franchise tournament organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board have been urged to think about their …
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
The prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'.…
Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.…
China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise
Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.…
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
The Trump administration has taken government equity stakes in more than three dozen private companies.…
What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel
Plane made emergency landing after pilot tried to crash aircraft, Israeli PM says, as officials investigate whether it was an attempted terror attackO…
Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far
From a late-night call about suspicious vehicles, to five men being arrested and then bailed - here is how the incident has unfolded.…
Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface
Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.…
Passengers describe what happened on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.…
Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life
Wazwan, a multicourse mutton feast, reflects Kashmiri cultural roots with recipes dating back to the 14th century.…
Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
Announcement comes two years after withdrawal was agreed to and 12 years since US mission to fight IS began The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that i…
Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?
The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal.…
More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
Exclusive: Campaign comes amid backlash against tech company’s involvement with Israeli military and Trump’s ICE crackdownUK politics live – latest up…
Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza’s heritage
A Palestinian team rescued Gaza's artefacts. The question now is where to store them.…
‘Terrorist attack’ by Israeli settlers on Palestinian family in West Bank condemned
Settler violence in West Bank makes everyday life ‘untenable’ for Palestinians, says ICRC after assault on family trying to return home in JaludThe In…
Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education
The occupation authorities are trying to censor Palestinian school curricula because they teach national consciousness.…
Residents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on blocks of flats
The government says it hopes the changes will speed up the process of removing cladding.…