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Flydubai Co-Pilot Stabs Captain, Attempts to Crash Plane
An Omani co-pilot stabbed his Indian captain with a crash ax aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, trying to crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia; investigators say the co-pilot had planned the attack for months.
150 articles 39 sources Sep 30 to Oct 5
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Indian Pilot Hailed as Hero After Mid-Air Stabbing on FlyDubai Flight
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for FlyDubai, was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot mid-flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and world leaders including Modi, Netanyahu, and Trump have praised Machchhar as a hero for saving 174 lives.
103 articles 30 sources Sep 30 to Oct 4 - 3-day story
Tennessee Halts Executions After Christa Pike Survives Botched Lethal Injection
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during her execution, remaining alive and on a ventilator in critical condition, her lawyers say. Governor Bill Lee has suspended all executions in the state for the rest of the year and ordered an independent inquiry into the failed procedure.
69 articles 32 sources Oct 1 to Oct 3
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Omani Co-Pilot Attacks Captain with Axe on Flydubai Flight
An Omani co-pilot attacked his Indian captain with a cockpit crash axe aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, attempting to seize control in what the UAE prosecutor general called a 'terrorist act.' Passengers and crew subdued the attacker before the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia; the co-pilot had previously been barred from flying by Oman over extremist views.
56 articles 26 sources Oct 2 to Oct 5 - Ongoing story4-day story
Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula in Brazil Election, Runoff Set
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, narrowly led Brazil's presidential election with about 47% of votes, ahead of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Neither crossed the 50% threshold, forcing a runoff on October 25.
49 articles 20 sources Oct 2 to Oct 5 - 6-day story
Prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after lawsuit
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell University student by seven Chi Phi fraternity members. The case was revived after a civil lawsuit accused the university of failing to protect her and revealed some accused students were only required to write essays as punishment.
47 articles 24 sources Sep 28 to Oct 3 - Ongoing story2-day story
US Withdraws Bombers from UK Base After Iran-Linked Terror Plot
The US Air Force withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England after a suspected Iran-backed terror plot targeting the base, with several suspects arrested and later released on bail. Downing Street insisted the Gloucestershire base remains safe despite the sudden redeployment back to the United States.
45 articles 31 sources Oct 4 to Oct 5 - Ongoing story2-day story
Russian Plague Lab Worker Dies, US Monitoring Case
A 28-year-old researcher at a Siberian anti-plague institute died from pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting nearly 200 people to be placed under medical observation. The US says it is watching the case closely, though Russian officials insist there is no outbreak.
35 articles 27 sources Oct 4 to Oct 5 - 2-day story
UK PM Accuses Iran Over RAF Fairford Terror Plot
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are 'strong indications' Iran played a part in a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, a US-run airbase in southwest England where five men were arrested and later released on bail. Iran has categorically denied any involvement in the incident.
35 articles 26 sources Sep 30 to Oct 1 - 5-day story
French Students Clash with Police Over School Conditions
Thousands of French high school students are protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and crumbling facilities, leading to hundreds of school closures and violent clashes with police. Nearly 2,000 people have been arrested as the PM convenes a crisis cabinet meeting to address the escalating unrest.
35 articles 23 sources Sep 29 to Oct 3 - 3-day story
Hochul Appoints Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the alleged 2024 gang rape case at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity. Hochul said she lost faith in the local district attorney's handling of the investigation, which has drawn national scrutiny.
31 articles 19 sources Oct 1 to Oct 3 - 2-day story
Trump Pressures Europe to Release Diesel Reserves
US President Donald Trump pressured European allies and G7 nations to release emergency diesel and oil reserves to combat soaring global fuel prices, threatening a US diesel export ban. The G7 agreed to a coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products over the coming months.
29 articles 19 sources Oct 1 to Oct 2 - 2-day story
Tennessee Fails to Execute Christa Pike After Two Lethal Injections
Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike, its only female death row inmate, after she survived two doses of lethal injection drugs on Wednesday. The botched execution, which would have been the state's first of a woman in over 200 years, prompted Governor Bill Lee to halt remaining executions and order an outside review.
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Spain's Sánchez Calls Snap Election Over Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap general election for November 29 after his minority government suffered a legislative defeat on emergency housing measures. The move comes amid widespread protests over housing affordability and anger over the televised eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid.
29 articles 17 sources Oct 5 to Oct 5 - 3-day story
Sixth Suspect Arrested in RAF Fairford Terror Plot
British counter-terrorism police arrested a dual UK-Iranian national in London, the sixth person detained in connection with a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run air base in England. Authorities are investigating possible Iranian involvement, with the prime minister citing "strong indications" of Tehran's role in the incident.
27 articles 22 sources Oct 1 to Oct 3 - Ongoing story2-day story
US Marine Arrested for Murder of Woman in Okinawa
A U.S. Marine stationed at Futenma Airbase was arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa, sparking outrage from Japanese officials and renewed protests against the American military presence on the island. Japan's prime minister called the killing a 'heinous crime,' and the U.S. pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
25 articles 16 sources Oct 4 to Oct 5 - Ongoing story4-day story
UK Green Party Votes to Declare Zionism as Racism
The UK's Green Party voted at its annual conference in Brighton to define Zionism as a form of racism, becoming the first major British party to do so. The 1,022-to-813 vote drew sharp condemnation from Israel and exposed deep divisions within the party, with leader Zack Polanski skipping the ballot.
25 articles 10 sources Oct 2 to Oct 5 - Ongoing story3-day story
Air Ambulance Vanishes Off Nantucket, Six Missing
The U.S. Coast Guard searched for a Canadian-registered Gulfstream G100 air ambulance carrying six people that lost contact with air traffic control during a flight from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday. Crews later located a debris field off Nantucket in the Atlantic, and the search was suspended.
24 articles 20 sources Oct 3 to Oct 5 - Ongoing story2-day story
Ex-Prince Andrew sues police to quash Epstein search warrants
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has filed legal action at London's High Court to quash search warrants used by Thames Valley Police in his February arrest. The arrest stemmed from allegations he shared confidential government documents with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy.
23 articles 22 sources Oct 4 to Oct 5 - 5-day story
Federal Appeals Court Releases Batch of Unpublished Opinions
The U.S. federal appellate courts released a series of unpublished opinions in criminal and other cases between September 28 and October 2, 2026. The rulings span a wide range of defendants and case numbers, reflecting routine appellate court activity.
23 articles 1 source Sep 28 to Oct 2