A violent cockpit incident on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight dominates the day’s world news, raising immediate aviation security questions after an emergency diversion into Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, Europe sees a notable signal on Britain’s future ties with the EU, while courts and pu...
A violent cockpit incident on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight dominates the day’s world news, raising immediate aviation security questions after an emergency diversion into Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, Europe sees a notable signal on Britain’s future ties with the EU, while courts and public figures shape the broader international agenda.
A Flydubai pilot is arrested after allegedly stabbing his co-pilot and attempting to bring down a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. Crew members and passengers intervene during the struggle, and the aircraft is diverted safely to Saudi Arabia, where authorities detain the pilot after landing.
An Israel-bound passenger jet from Dubai makes an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after transmitting distress signals during the flight. The incident prompts Israel to scramble fighter jets, and the plane lands safely with passengers reported unharmed after what is described as a cockpit-related emergency.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests the UK could one day rejoin the European Union, drawing a warm response from French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid. The exchange signals renewed public discussion in Europe about Britain’s long-term political relationship with the bloc.
President Donald Trump is set to unveil a $54 billion South Korean investment in an Alaska liquefied natural gas project as part of a wider U.S. energy package. The planned announcement points to a major cross-border infrastructure commitment and underlines Washington’s push to expand domestic energy development with allied financing.
Delhi High Court rejects bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots under India’s anti-terror law. The ruling turns aside their latest applications and keeps both men in custody as the long-running prosecution continues through the courts.
Dame Esther Rantzen, the British broadcaster and campaigner, dies at 86. Long a prominent public figure in the UK, she is remembered for a career in television and for advocacy work that made her one of the country’s most recognizable media and charitable voices.
Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, announce the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona. The family describes the loss as devastating and pays tribute to her in emotional messages that reflect the suddenness of the tragedy and the depth of their grief.
Top World stories
- Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit altercation and emergency signals (40 sources)
- Chad Lowe and family mourn death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona (18 sources)
- Israel-bound Dubai flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit incident (15 sources)
- Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and assisted dying campaigner, dies aged 86 (14 sources)
- Flydubai pilot arrested after stabbing co-pilot and attempted crash on Israel-bound flight (12 sources)
- Macron and Sanchez welcome Burnham’s suggestion UK could rejoin EU (11 sources)
- Delhi High Court rejects bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots UAPA case (9 sources)
- Trump announces $54 billion South Korea investment for Alaska LNG project (9 sources)
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