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What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel

What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel

September 30, 2026

The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.

Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster

Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster

September 30, 2026

Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped

September 30, 2026

Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

September 30, 2026

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

September 30, 2026

In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

September 30, 2026

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

September 30, 2026

The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

September 30, 2026

Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.

US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13

US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13

September 30, 2026

Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons

Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons

September 30, 2026

Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers

Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers

September 30, 2026

The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

September 30, 2026

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor

'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor

September 30, 2026

In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".

Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations

Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations

September 30, 2026

The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries

Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries

September 30, 2026

Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 degrees.

'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner

'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner

September 30, 2026

"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.

South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three

South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three

September 30, 2026

Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.

Dozens hurt and hundreds arrested in wave of French school protests

Dozens hurt and hundreds arrested in wave of French school protests

September 30, 2026

Students have been protesting against conditions and resources in secondary schools since last week.

Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea

Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea

September 30, 2026

The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.

Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

September 30, 2026

The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.

'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail

'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail

September 29, 2026

The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign

September 30, 2026

Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?

September 29, 2026

President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels

September 29, 2026

Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane

Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane

September 30, 2026

Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.

Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht

Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht

September 30, 2026

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.

Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry

Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry

September 30, 2026

Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.

Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods

Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods

September 30, 2026

The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.

Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France

Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France

September 30, 2026

More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

September 29, 2026

Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

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