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Video. 'I was fighting for my life': FlyDubai captain recalls cockpit attack
Video. Still recovering in hospital, the pilot who helped prevent a tragedy on a FlyDubai flight has spoken publicly about the moment he fought to regain control of the cockpit. Capt. Smit Machchhar says he was “fighting for his life” but knew he had to get back up as the aircraft began its steep descent.
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Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will start repatriation flights to bring back passengers stranded in the UAE in the wake of the FlyDubai copilot's attempt to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv earlier this week
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Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments
An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight
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How a six-year-old girl helped avert Israel flight disaster after pilot stabbed
Nina Manes was one of the 180 passengers on board the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when chaos broke out in the cockpit
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Robert Jenrick confronts man for ‘stealing Dr Pepper from Greggs’ in Brixton
Robert Jenrick confronted an alleged shoplifter who he said had taken a bottle of Dr Pepper from a Greggs in Brixton, London. Reform UK’s treasury spokesman released a video of himself on Friday (2 October), showing him approaching a man and telling him: “ I think you just nicked that, didn't you? Well, we just watched you take it. Do you wanna give it back?” The man denies stealing the drink and responds: “Yeah, I’ll give it back.” When Mr Jenrick asked “Why do you think you’re above the law?”, the alleged thief replied: “Because they always give us drinks.” The politician later put the drink in a Greggs fridge. Jenrick previously released a video of himself confronting alleged fare dodgers on the London Underground, as he claimed lawbreakers are “chipping away at society”.
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Saudi Arabia plans major Yemen offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces
Options under review include a coastal drive to protect vital Red Sea shipping routes
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In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security measures under fresh scrutiny
Israel has some of the world's most stringent aviation security measures
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Smit Machchhar: Pilot of Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.
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Israel flight hijacking live: Pilot ‘attacked with axe’ as more details emerge
The flight from Dubai to Israel plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026: Charles Leclerc tops second practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc sets the pace in Friday practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing attack
Passengers described rushing the cockpit and a fight for control after the plane suddenly plummeted, losing around 17,000 feet of altitude in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 website. US President Donald Trump warned on...
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Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact from fiction in real time
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Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.
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Indian pilot hero tells of FlyDubai cockpit horror attack: 'I had so many wounds'
The flight plunged more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds
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‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack
Smit Machchhar says in video call with Indian PM that he realised if he did not get up then ‘passengers would lose their lives’
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Port of Middlesbrough backs young rugby players with Lions Park sponsorship
The Port of Middlesbrough is backing the next generation of rugby players at MRUFC through a new sponsorship of Lions Park.
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Houthis deny Saudi accusations of targeting Medina's holy sites
The Saudi-led coalition said a drone hit the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites. The Houthis denied the claim, stating it was a "lie" to back previous allegations against the group.
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Trump doesn’t rule out sending ICE to polling sites; US supreme court to review policy to detain immigrants challenging deportation – live
Justices will consider whether immigrants have a right to a hearing to determine if they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportation
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Pilot ‘used axe’ to attack co-pilot on Israel flight before passengers restrained him
Two Israeli security officials said Israel's initial assessment was that the co-pilot, identified by Israel as an Omani national, was likely acting alone
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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin. In just a few minutes, our newsroom brings you the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture,...
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A plumber and a dentist are praised as heroes in FlyDubai near-disaster
A plumber, a dentist and others are being hailed as heroes after a dramatic incident on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv
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Inside FlyDubai's 4-hour ordeal: A cockpit fight, steep descents and alternating distress codes
As the wounded captain fought off his copilot, FlyDubai flight 1073 dropped thousands of feet in mere seconds
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Video. Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight
An Israeli passenger filmed scenes of panic aboard a FlyDubai flight after an alleged attack in the cockpit forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. Miryam Shira Ochayon, who was returning to...
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Israel’s Shin Bet ‘had security concerns about UAE airports weeks before hijacking’
Israeli officials said the attacker's motive aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv remained under investigation
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Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Alternative ways being used to move fuel out of Gulf region, but flows of refined products such as diesel still constrained
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Flydubai attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination', Netanyahu says
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".
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We like Andy Burnham – but will he be able to keep his promises?
In The Room hits Liverpool for Labour Party Conference. Cleo heads into the hall, fringe events, protests and the media pen, talking to delegates, campaigners and lobbyists to get a feel for Andy Burnham’s Labour. Helen takes a different route, moving between Shelter, the Future Governance Forum and the receptions where senior figures are talking about what comes next. The mood is unusually upbeat, united and hopeful. But beneath the optimism, how much anxiety is there about turning the Burnham bounce into something that lasts? 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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The Secrets of a US Spyware King
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool.
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Trump calls co-pilot who tried to hijack Israel flight ‘a terrorist or a whack job’
The president also praised the pilot who was stabbed during flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv as a hero for helping prevent plane crash
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Ministers assessing flight safety after cockpit stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers and crew subdued the alleged attacker as the FlyDubai plane dropped from 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet in about a minute
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What happened on the hijacked Israel flight and who was behind it?
Israeli officials said the co-pilot of a plane carrying 150 passengers tried to crash the aircraft before he was subdued
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Only Netanyahu gains from the FlyDubai hijacking attempt
The FlyDubai hijacking attempt serves only one man’s interests - Israel’s Prime Minister seeking re-election, World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains
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Plumber and dentist to receive medal of honour for averting Flydubai hijacking
Israel to award Yaniv Hayoun and three others for tackling the suspect and saving the flight from crashing
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Captain Smit Machchhar: The 'hero' India pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
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FlyDubai: The airline that made an emergency landing after a captain was stabbed
It was not clear what motivated the attack
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Video. “I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met passenger Yaniv Hayun at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday after the Flydubai flight he was travelling on was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a cockpit attack. Hayun was among the passengers...
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Tees Valley launches five-year strategy to attract global investment and create jobs
Tees Valley launches a 2026-2031 inward investment strategy targeting global markets to create jobs and growth in clean energy, manufacturing and…
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Video. ‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight
Passengers on a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv have described the terrifying moments they experienced after an altercation broke out between the pilot and co-pilot. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where it made an emergency...
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Attacker's motive unknown after flight to Israel escapes disaster
Saudi and UAE authorities have said little publicly beyond confirming that investigations were underway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the copilot was arrested.
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From Saudi Arabia to Spennymoor - 6ft 5in entrepreneur opens shop for tall men
A businessman who struggled for years to find clothes for his 6ft 5in frame has opened a new Spennymoor retail space for tall men.
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Australian couple among passengers on diverted flydubai flight to Israel, embassy says
Israeli embassy says the Sydney couple were on board flight that was dramatically diverted after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other
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Netanyahu says too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvement
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Modi and Trump hail ‘hero’ Indian pilot who opened cockpit door after being stabbed
Israel says Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed repeatedly while trying to stop plane from crashing
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Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.
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Indian airline captain hailed as 'hero' after cockpit stabbing on Flydubai flight
An Indian airline captain is being hailed as a hero after preventing a potential disaster on a Flydubai flight
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Israel-Dubai flight latest: Netanyahu names ‘true hero’ pilot who opened cockpit door
The flight from Dubai to Israel plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft
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Too early to say what motive for Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack was, Israeli PM says
A pilot who stabbed another pilot on an Israel-bound plane is under investigation in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu says.
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A look at the Dubai airline that made an emergency landing after a captain was stabbed
A copilot on a flight to Israel stabbed a captain on Wednesday before passengers pushed their way into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker
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Photos of passengers returning to Tel Aviv after attack aboard FlyDubai flight
Passengers returned to Tel Aviv after a pilot stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash their FlyDubai flight. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker before an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
