Saudi Arabia
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11
The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.
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US plans for livestreamed execution would put it in company with few nations
The Pentagon's plans to live-stream a military execution would put it on a very short list of nations to execute someone publicly
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say
Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv
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FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash flight into Ben Gurion Airport, UAE says
UAE says suspect prepared for hijacking by watching material promoting terrorism and taking boxing lessons
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FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight to Tel Aviv last month intending to crash the plane into Israel’s main airport terminal
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Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in Fiji
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Does each new covid-19 variant pose a significant threat?
Most covid-19 cases are caused by a particular type of variant, but do we need to worry every time a new one emerges?
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Attacks on Riyadh's international airport killed 3 Saudi citizens, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia’s aviation authorities say that the latest attack targeting Riyadh's international airport and an aircraft killed three Saudi citizens
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All the airlines suspending flights after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The Houthis have renewed threats against airlines flying to Saudi Arabia
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Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company
Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice
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Iran latest: Airline captain among three dead in attack on international airport
Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
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Houthi strikes kill three at Riyadh airport including airline captain
Two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport forced diplomats to shelter in place and delayed dozens of flights, as Yemen’s government claimed progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive. Houthi forces said they were holding their ground.
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In The Room
Conference season is in full swing – and this week, it unfolded across two very different political stages. In Birmingham, the Conservatives came to town. As Kemi Badenoch continues to win strong approval ratings - despite the Conservatives struggling to recover from their 2024 defeat - her conference speech doubled down on a classic Tory pitch: a smaller state, lower taxes, and a return to economic aspiration. Cleo, a veteran of Tory conferences, breaks down the mood in Birmingham and weighs up whether Badenoch’s promises add up. Meanwhile, in Brighton, the Greens held their largest conference to date - but it was dominated by controversy. Members passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, sparking fierce backlash from Jewish community leaders and MPs within the party. Green Party leader Zack Polanski was largely absent, busy campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. We ask: can the Greens turn controversy into momentum - or has this motion cost them credibility? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Three Saudis killed in Riyadh airport attack claimed by Houthis
Attack is deadliest in kingdom since it launched major military offensive with allies against Houthis in Yemen
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Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
Saudi aviation authorities say three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday that were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
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Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
Airlines like Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended flights to Saudi Arabia's capital after explosions were reported Thursday, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport
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Huge plume of smoke at Riyadh airport after Houthis claim ballistic missile attack
The Houthis have claimed an attack on King Khalid International Airport
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Tesco stars but oil price gains keep stocks lower
Well-received results boosted food retailer Tesco, up 5.2%.
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Iran war live: Trump says he doesn’t ‘really want’ peace deal
Trump and his national security team discuss possibility of restarting large-scale US military operations in Iran
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Saudi Arabia sentences man to death over Facebook post. Why isn’t there an outcry?
Sri Lanka’s government has sent a legal team to appeal directly to the authorities in Saudi Arabia. But people there are surprised by the lack of international attention on the case. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports
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Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh as explosions heard in capital
The claim came as witnesses reported several explosions across the Saudi capital, a day after a separate Houthi drone attack on the same airport killed one person and caused flight delays that continued into Thursday.
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Iran war live: Three killed in Saudi Arabia as fighting with Houthis escalates
Yemen said earlier Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones
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9/11 families flood NY court seeking justice over alleged Saudi plotters
Lawsuit alleges that the Saudi government provided support to several of the hijackers, a claim the kingdom has consistently denied
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Federal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigation
Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks crowded a federal appeals courtroom in New York City where three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceed
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Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen
Group’s fighters hit key airport in Aden with explosive moments before plane from Cairo was due to land
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9/11 victims’ families challenge Saudi Arabia in appeals court hearing
The appeals judges seemed unsure exactly how they would respond to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's claims that it should be dismissed as a defendant on sovereign immunity grounds
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LIV Golf: Jon Rahm to leave league over 'unacceptable' terms for LIV 2.0
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.
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Houthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have attacked military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia
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How life-changing war injuries have transformed people in Gaza
Since October 2023, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 74,000 people, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The retaliatory strikes followed Hamas’ bloody October 7 attack, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. For people in Palestine, the October 7 anniversary brings another day living with the results of Israel’s retaliatory strikes. Many people in Gaza are adjusting to their life-changing injuries. Homes, hospitals, universities, and places of worship are now damaged or reduced to rubble. Najwa Abu Eita, 42, showed the Associated Press a photo of herself before she was injured in a bombing in 2024. Her daughter was killed in the strike. She says she is unable to work or afford medical treatment, and her children avoid her because “they are afraid of me and my appearance.”
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Saudi Arabia sentences man to death over Facebook post. Why isn’t there an outcry?
Sri Lanka’s government has sent a legal team to appeal directly to the authorities in Saudi Arabia. But Sri Lankan MPs tell Alisha Rahaman Sarkar they are surprised by the lack of international attention on the case
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Houthi attacks: What we know about strikes on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden airport
The Houthis’ military spokesperson said ballistic missiles and drones targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
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Iran-US war live: JD Vance says one ‘basic’ step could end Tehran’s nuclear threat
Yemen says Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones
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Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in Melbourne
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Lower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag
The FTSE 100 index ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69, on Tuesday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal forward not retiring but says he wants to be punished for walking out
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".
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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news
Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more
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Trump blames Iran for attempted hijack of Israel plane after captain stabbed
Investigators are probing whether the Omani co-pilot had links to Australia and New Zealand
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LIV Golf: Competition secures potential $300m investment to emerge from restructuring
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.
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Paramount and Warner Bros. to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here
Skydance-owned Paramount is expected to close its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros
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Yemen forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis
Operation Yemen Dawn, backed by 100 Saudi coalition aircraft, retook the town of Dhubab just north of the strait, as the Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and military bases across Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan and Turkey agreed to deploy troops to the kingdom.
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From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment. Plus, the Mumbai performer turning everyday absurdities into comedy
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Horrifying moment out-of-control hayride flips leaving a dozen injured
More than a dozen children were thrown from a wagon after a tractor flipped during a hayride in upstate New York. Chemung Conty Sheriff’s released surveillance video of the crash which happened at the German Baptist youth group gathering in Wellsburg on October 4. Initially, more than 20 youngsters were onboard but five leapt off when the brakes started smoking and the driver began struggling with mechanical issues, according to witnesses. The ride traveled along for more than a mile and a half before flipping at an intersection and tossing the remaining fifteen people across the road. Most suffered abrasions but the 16-year-old driver remains in a critical condition.
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Kemi Badenoch reveals final message Jeffrey Archer sent her on the day he died
Kemi Badenoch said Jeffrey Archer complimented her on her opening speech at the Conservative Party conference in his final message to her before his death at age 86. The former politician turned bestselling writer died suddenly on Monday (5 October), his publisher said. Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, the Tory leader said: “At 8am yesterday, he sent me a message saying, ‘Great outfit, great speech, no need to reply. And I read it, and I smiled, and I was absolutely shocked in the evening when I heard that he'd passed away.”
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Turkey and Pakistan to send troops to Saudi Arabia under defence pact
The three signatories of the August Mecca Joint Defence Agreement met in emergency session in Riyadh and agreed to move immediately to "rapid deployment" of military forces, uniting NATO's second-largest army, the Islamic world's only nuclear state and the largest Gulf power.
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Qatar warns 'whole world is paying' for Iran war as talks continue
The Iran war has disrupted global trade as regional powers prepare to bolster Saudi Arabia’s defences. Qatar said talks to end the war remained active and backed the Mecca defence alliance, but added that it was too early to discuss joining the pact.
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Paramount and Warner Bros wrap up mega deal to create Skydance
The deal’s completion comes eight months after Paramount agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery in February.
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The Internet Runs on Cats and Porn. It’s About to Get Cattier and Pornier
Soon, hundreds of new top-level domains, including .meow and .fart, could be added to the internet. WIRED goes inside the backroom shenanigans of ICANN, the organization at the helm.
