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Flydubai Co-Pilot Stabs Captain, Tries to Crash Jet
An Omani co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the Indian captain and tried to crash the aircraft, but passengers and crew subdued him before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli PM Netanyahu said the attacker underwent 'Islamist radical indoctrination,' while Trump suggested a possible Iran link.
108 articles 37 sources Sep 30 to Oct 1
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Five men bailed over RAF Fairford terror plot
British police released five British nationals on bail after their arrest near RAF Fairford, a US-operated air base used for Iran strikes, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Counter-terror detectives are probing possible foreign state involvement, which Iran denies, while President Trump criticized the release.
58 articles 31 sources Sep 27 to Sep 28 - Ongoing story2-day story
Indian Pilot Hailed as Hero After Mid-Air Cockpit Stabbing
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers and off-duty crew subdued the attacker, and the plane was diverted to land safely in Saudi Arabia, saving all 174 people aboard.
46 articles 16 sources Sep 30 to Oct 1
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Manchester City found guilty of 115 Premier League charges
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period, the league confirmed. The club denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal, with potential punishments including a points deduction or expulsion still to be determined.
45 articles 10 sources Sep 25 to Sep 29 - 2-day story
Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the Middle East within seven days, calling it a sign Tehran is 'losing badly.' Trump also reportedly told aides he expects to resume U.S. strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections, and posted an image labeling the waterway 'Trump Strait.'
40 articles 23 sources Sep 25 to Sep 26 - Ongoing story4-day story
Prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity gang-rape investigation
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape of a former Cornell University student by seven Chi Phi fraternity members. The case was revived after the woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit accusing the university of failing to protect her and revealing that some accused students were only punished with essays.
38 articles 22 sources Sep 28 to Oct 1 - Ongoing story2-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
Spain Housing Crisis Erupts After 87-Year-Old's Eviction in Madrid
The forcible eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid apartment of 70 years has sparked massive protests across Spain over the country's housing crisis. Spain's government responded by proposing measures including a ban on evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, and the elderly woman has been allowed to return home.
32 articles 19 sources Sep 26 to Sep 30 - Ongoing story2-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.
29 articles 18 sources Sep 30 to Oct 1 - 4-day story
Powerful Nor'easter Floods Northeast, Knocks Out Power
A powerful nor'easter battered the US East Coast over the weekend, flooding coastal communities from New Jersey to New England and leaving over 130,000 homes without power. At least one person died in New York City as states of emergency were declared in New York and New Jersey amid high winds and storm surges.
27 articles 14 sources Sep 25 to Sep 28 - Ongoing story1-day story
Tennessee Inmate Christa Pike Survives Failed Lethal Injection Execution
Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, survived two doses of lethal injection pentobarbital during a botched execution attempt at a Nashville prison, leaving her in critical condition. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee subsequently suspended all executions in the state through the end of the year and ordered an independent inquiry.
26 articles 19 sources Oct 1 to Oct 1 - 2-day story
South Africa Mass Shootings Kill Dozens Over Weekend
At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings within hours in South African townships near Johannesburg and Cape Town, with eight gunmen armed with AK-47s opening fire at a bar in Wedela. The attacks, linked to gang violence, brought the week's death toll from mass shootings to around 38, with no arrests reported.
24 articles 20 sources Sep 27 to Sep 28 - 4-day story
Five Suspects Bailed in RAF Fairford Bomb Plot Probe
UK counterterrorism police released five men arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.S. air base used in strikes on Iran, on bail without charge. No explosives were confirmed, contradicting earlier claims by President Trump of a foiled Iranian-linked terror plot.
24 articles 18 sources Sep 27 to Sep 30 - 3-day story
Trump Denies Offering to Sell US Arms to China
President Trump denied asking Chinese President Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy American weapons, contradicting his own ambassador to China, David Perdue, who said Trump made the offer during Xi's White House visit. The State Department distanced itself from Perdue's remarks, noting US law prohibits arms sales to China.
23 articles 15 sources Sep 27 to Sep 29 - 1-day story
Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the hit 1990s sitcom "Saved by the Bell," has died at age 75, his agent confirmed. Haskins had privately battled Parkinson's disease among other health issues in his later years.
22 articles 19 sources Sep 29 to Sep 29 - 2-day story
White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip
The White House blocked CNN from traveling aboard Air Force One for President Trump's Saturday trip to a Tennessee college football game, replacing the network with conservative outlets Real America's Voice and LindellTV. The move escalates the administration's ongoing dispute with CNN, MS Now, and Politico over media access.
21 articles 20 sources Sep 25 to Sep 26 - Ongoing story3-day story
Hegseth announces 20% cut to US generals and admirals
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% cut to general and admiral positions in the US military during his 'State of the Force' address at Quantico, Virginia. The reduction doubles previous cuts and targets senior leadership as part of Hegseth's broader push to reshape the Pentagon and eliminate 'woke' policies.
21 articles 17 sources Sep 29 to Oct 1 - Ongoing story2-day story
Dame Esther Rantzen, Childline founder, dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen, the British broadcaster who founded Childline and fronted BBC's That's Life! for over two decades, has died at the age of 86. Her family announced her death following a battle with stage four lung cancer, noting her recent role as a prominent assisted dying campaigner.
21 articles 15 sources Sep 30 to Oct 1 - 3-day story
Trump hosts Xi at White House for summit on trade and AI
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a three-day state visit featuring a lavish ceremony, state dinner, and a tour of the National Archives. The leaders discussed trade, AI, Taiwan, and Iran but produced few concrete breakthroughs, with Xi calling for the two powers to "race, not wrestle."
21 articles 14 sources Sep 24 to Sep 26 - 3-day story
Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone After Heavy Rains
Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts after more than 300mm of rain fell in 48 hours, forcing thousands of residents into shelters and submerging roads and homes. The Thai capital's drainage system struggled to cope as canals overflowed, with officials warning floodwaters could take days to recede.
21 articles 12 sources Sep 26 to Sep 28