France school protests turn violent as headteacher is doused with petrol
Oct 01, 2026, at 09:48 pm
France’s nationwide high-school protests escalated sharply on Thursday after a headteacher in Marseille was doused with petrol during a confrontation at a school, as violence and blockades spread across the country.
Flydubai cockpit attack: Injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi
Oct 01, 2026, at 07:11 pm
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was on Thursday airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further medical treatment after he was severely injured by his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai plane, The Times of India reported.
Oct 01, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Captain Smit Machchhar, who was in the cockpit when his co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, was bleeding heavily when Israeli dentist Dr. Shota Musaev rushed to his aid.
‘Too early to say’: Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran link to flydubai plane incident
Oct 01, 2026, at 12:23 pm
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is "too early" to determine whether there was any Iranian involvement in the alleged attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight or to definitively classify the incident as a "terror attack."
Oct 01, 2026, at 11:25 am
Israeli dentist Dr. Musaev Shota was among the passengers who rushed to help Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar after he was severely injured during an alleged cockpit fight with his Omani co-pilot, who reportedly attempted to crash Flight FZ1073.
flydubai hero captain identified as Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air cockpit clash
Sep 30, 2026, at 09:31 pm
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen and flydubai captain, has been identified as the pilot who allegedly intervened when his co-pilot attempted to interfere with the aircraft's systems during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Pilot tried to hijack Flydubai plane? Terror attack not ruled out
Sep 30, 2026, at 06:15 pm
Israeli authorities suspect that a violent altercation inside the cockpit of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, during which the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain, may have been an attempt to seize control of the aircraft and crash it as an act of terrorism.
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after women staff replaced by men during BAPS delegation visit
Sep 30, 2026, at 05:58 pm
The chief executive of the company that operates the iconic Eiffel Tower will step down at the end of the year following a backlash over the replacement of female staff with male colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group.
Sep 30, 2026, at 03:07 pm
Dubai/IBNS: A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after the two pilots were reportedly involved in a physical altercation inside the cockpit, media reports said.
Iran awaits Trump’s response on Hormuz ceasefire plan as US tightens sanctions
Sep 29, 2026, at 11:36 pm
Iran is awaiting a formal response from the United States on its proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and the phased reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as Washington imposes fresh sanctions on individuals and companies accused of supporting Tehran’s military procurement network., CBS News reported.
Russian nuclear-capable strategic bomber crashes minutes after takeoff, 6 crew members killed
Sep 29, 2026, at 11:13 pm
A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Far Eastern Amur region on Tuesday, killing six of the seven crew members on board, Russia's Defence Ministry said.
Sep 29, 2026, at 10:46 am
London: Britain is reopening its refugee resettlement system to new referrals, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood promising “safe and legal routes” for vulnerable refugees — including Afghan women and girls and Palestinians who have fled Gaza.
Netanyahu just made a secret visit to UAE on Sunday ahead of October polls: Reports
Sep 28, 2026, at 05:47 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday visited the UAE and met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with Iran reportedly dominating their discussions, media reports said.
Terror scare near UK airbase used by US in Iran War; 5 arrested
Sep 28, 2026, at 09:08 am
British police have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and committing explosive offences after three vehicles were found travelling towards RAF Fairford in the UK.
South Africa horror: 27 killed in two separate mass shootings, dozens injured
Sep 27, 2026, at 06:43 pm
At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shooting incidents in South Africa, marking one of the country's major episodes of gun violence in recent years.
Major incident near RAF Fairford: Several arrested, properties evacuated
Sep 27, 2026, at 04:14 pm
The British Police have arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act near an air base used by the US in southwest England.
Russia targeting Data Centres, internet providers in Ukraine? Zelenskyy makes fresh claim
Sep 26, 2026, at 10:15 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia is increasingly targeting data centres and internet providers in an apparent attempt to disrupt the country’s communications network.
Fired after sleeping in sauna on work trip, UK executive seeks Rs 964 crore payout
Sep 26, 2026, at 12:32 am
A former senior technology executive, dismissed after an incident during a company trip in Austria, is seeking nearly Rs 964 crore in compensation from her former employer, in what could become one of the largest payouts ever awarded by a British employment tribunal, Independent reported.
'Erdogan is a tyrant’: Netanyahu launches fiery attack on Turkish President at UNGA
Sep 25, 2026, at 11:58 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a scathing attack on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his address to the UN General Assembly, calling him a “tyrant” and accusing him of hosting Hamas leaders.
Several delegates walk out as Netanyahu takes UN stage; Israeli PM fires back
Sep 25, 2026, at 08:48 am
Several delegates and officials were seen walking out of the UN General Assembly in protest as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the rostrum to deliver his speech on Thursday, amid continuing tensions over Israel's military operations in Gaza, media reports said.
Iran uses Indian movie action scene to mock Trump’s ‘annihilation’ remark
Sep 24, 2026, at 12:40 am
Claiming that the country is not defenceless, Iran on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about the “annihilation” of Tehran with a post on X featuring an action sequence from an Indian film.
'We are victims, not terrorists': Iranian President's fiery UN message to Trump
Sep 23, 2026, at 10:18 pm
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of attacking Iranian civilians, while insisting Tehran would not surrender to pressure or military force.
Burnham attends UNGA: United Kingdom announces action on disinformation and global AI standards
Sep 23, 2026, at 06:59 pm
The United Kingdom will fight disinformation at home and abroad, and work to ensure global safety standards for artificial intelligence (AI), new Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday evening in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly.
‘Shame on you, Mr Mamdani’: Netanyahu hits back after NYC Mayor’s ‘genocide’ charge
Sep 22, 2026, at 11:20 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a fresh attack on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of supporting Hamas and inciting unrest against Jewish people in New York.
UFO over Tehran? Mysterious bright object sparks frenzy amid Iran tensions
Sep 22, 2026, at 09:54 am
A mysterious light was caught on camera moving across the skies above Tehran, sparking an online debate over whether it was a UFO or a military device.
Zelenskyy speaks to Trump, announces New York meeting amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
Sep 21, 2026, at 08:49 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he had an important conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, and that the two leaders had agreed to meet in New York.
Italy PM Meloni announces big school plan: Burqa, hijab ban and cap on foreign students
Sep 21, 2026, at 12:07 am
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday said her government is preparing legislation to introduce a cap on the number of foreign students in each classroom and ban the wearing of burqa and hijab in schools.
North Korea fires two missiles toward East Sea, South Korea confirms
Sep 20, 2026, at 06:42 pm
South Korea on Sunday confirmed that North Korea fired two missiles toward the East Sea, media reports said.
Ukraine-Russia war: 2 killed, 6 injured in massive drone attack on Moscow Region
Sep 20, 2026, at 03:59 pm
At least two people were killed and six others injured after a suspected massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Moscow region on Saturday, according to media reports.
Sikh bus driver attacked, bus hijacked in UK; driverless vehicle rams cars
Sep 20, 2026, at 12:11 pm
A Sikh bus driver was assaulted, and his vehicle hijacked in Telford, England, on Friday evening, after which the accused allegedly drove the bus on the wrong side of the road and crashed into several vehicles.