World

A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight narrowly avoided disaster after passengers and relief crew intervened during an attack by a co-pilot, highlighting ongoing cockpit security challenges.

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the scheduled execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee just an hour before it was set to occur, pending review of her childhood trauma claims.

A 60-year-old driver crashed his SUV through the doors of a closed Kroger supermarket in Texas because he urgently needed to use the restroom, causing thousands in damages.

More than 400 people were arrested in France as student protests over school conditions and teacher shortages merged with a broader public sector strike ahead of the budget.

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal as indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar ended without a breakthrough, leaving parties close to conflict.

Russia warned NATO against blocking the Kaliningrad exclave, threatening nuclear action. The move follows Polish intelligence reports of planned hybrid attacks.

The US CFTC filed a lawsuit in Florida against Cash FX Group and others over a 950 million dollar Ponzi scheme, affecting hundreds of thousands of global investors.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport recorded a rare tracking descent rate of 15,000 feet per minute before safely diverting and landing in Saudi Arabia.

The US Senate narrowly defeated a resolution by Senator Chris Van Hollen seeking to condition aid to Israel and probe human rights abuses in the West Bank.

An Australian court dismissed Indigenous activist Robbie Thorpe's bid to criminally charge King Charles III for alleged genocide. Thorpe now plans to take the case to the ICC.

A Bank Leumi executive was on a flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot stabbed the chief pilot. The Israeli CEO helped subdue the attacker.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending his investigations against President Donald Trump and dismissing a Republican senator's flawed conspiracy theory.

A Sydney high school teacher has been arrested and charged with raping a student and multiple sexual offenses, sparking public outrage as she continues to receive a government salary.

Bulgarian businessman and Botev Plovdiv football club owner Ilian Filipov was shot dead in Plovdiv, prompting a massive police manhunt and ongoing criminal investigation.

Somali forces rescued the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 after nearly six months in captivity, but pirates murdered five crew members before the operation, marking the first such killings in over a decade.

A UK report reveals a 14% rise in antisemitic incidents at universities, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that Jewish life is no longer safe.

King Felipe VI urged European solidarity after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta, as Spain considers strict emergency border and asylum measures.

A flydubai flight from the UAE made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an onboard stabbing incident. Israeli passengers assisted crew in neutralizing the attacker.

A private hospital in Lucknow, India, allegedly operated on the wrong knee of a 70-year-old patient. The family discovered the severe surgical error after discharge, alongside financial extortion allegations.

Divers off the coast of Norfolk in eastern England have mapped the ruins of Shipden, a medieval port village swallowed by the North Sea, revealing fascinating historical structures.

Tennessee prepares to execute Christa Gail Pike, 50, marking the state's first execution of a woman since 1820, following the denial of her clemency appeal.

The Norwegian parliament has begun public hearings on politicians' ties to Jeffrey Epstein following the US release of documents, dealing a severe blow to the nation's political elite.

US congressional Democrats are adopting a more critical approach toward Israel, signaling potential sanctions over West Bank settlement construction and human rights concerns.

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries, granting a major legal victory ahead of a December review.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani appealed a judge's ruling that blocked his luxury second-home tax on wealthy investors, escalating a major economic conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and international diplomats marked 85 years since the Babi Yar massacre in Kyiv amid ongoing Russian missile and drone threats.

Renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia claims civilian lives as government forces clash with Tigray fighters. Israel acts to evacuate stranded citizens from the escalating zone.

Qatari-led diplomatic talks between the US and Iran have stalled, increasing fears of renewed military conflict as neither side shows a willingness to compromise on nuclear and maritime demands.

An Israeli software engineer was barred from a San Francisco hackathon over his past IDF service, sparking widespread backlash and removal of the event from Tech Week.

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attacked Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview, calling him a war criminal and crediting Donald Trump with securing the Gaza ceasefire.

Israeli actor and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik, 46, was killed in a light plane crash in California's San Bernardino County alongside a female passenger.

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott was sentenced to seven years in prison for severe sexual offences against children, prompting his permanent expulsion from the sport.

Italian opposition leaders Giuseppe Conte and Elly Schlein are struggling to unite against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, divided over leadership ambitions and foreign policy on Ukraine.

Former two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on suspicion of domestic violence. The 41-year-old former player is currently being held without bail in Hunt County.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched the city's first antisemitism strategy, focusing on security and education, but faced criticism for omitting an official definition of antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

Six major EU net contributors threaten to block the bloc's upcoming long-term budget unless hundreds of billions of euros in traditional spending are cut.

London Luton Airport faces accusations of racial profiling after targeting passengers arriving from Tel Aviv for mandatory luggage checks, sparking concern among travelers and advocacy groups.

Germany, France and dozens of other nations boycotted a UN meeting in New York marking 25 years since the Durban Declaration against racism, citing persistent antisemitism and political exploitation.

Reports indicate Iran plans to replace Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reaching a deal with the US and ending military conflicts, amid internal regime pressures.

Hardline Iranian MP Hamid Rezaei was jailed in Tehran for 10 months following a complaint by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, highlighting deep political divisions within Iran's conservative establishment.