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Three Israeli passengers are to receive presidential awards for civilian heroism after helping stop an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The men, Yaniv Hayoun, Tzvika Manes and Asaf Rajuan, forced their way into the cockpit during the mid-air emergency and subdued the co-pilot, according to Israeli officials. Dr Shota Musayev, a fellow passenger who treated the injured captain, will also be honoured. All 174 people aboard flight FZ1073 survived after the Boeing 737 MAX plunged about 4,300 metres in less than 30 seconds. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where it…

Bolivia’s Attorney General Roger Mariaca has been arrested, two days after the United States revoked his visa over alleged links to drug trafficking, according to a source in the country’s Ministry of Government. “The arrest of Prosecutor Mariaca has been confirmed,” the source said, requesting anonymity. Alberto Zeballos, a prosecutor in Santa Cruz who was also sanctioned by Washington, was arrested as well, according to local media reports. The two men were among almost 20 people in Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador accused by the US State Department this week of corruption, links to drug trafficking or conspiring against their governments.…

Investigators are examining an attack inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073, after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar and attempted to take control of the aircraft en route to Israel. The inquiry will focus on what happened in the cockpit during the incident and how the attempted takeover unfolded.

Americans are becoming less willing to hear chief executives speak out on social and political issues, with support for corporate advocacy falling sharply since 2018, a Stanford University survey has found. The nationwide poll of 2,800 people found that about 55% believe the leaders of large companies should take positions on public issues, down from 65% when the university last conducted the survey. Those who do want executives to speak out increasingly favour comments linked directly to a company’s business, such as the environment, sustainability, clean air and water, and artificial intelligence. CEOs face growing risks when taking public positions…

Tottenham’s unbeaten start has placed them second in the Women’s Super League, and Olivia Holdt believes the club’s upcoming meetings with London City Lionesses, Chelsea and Arsenal will show whether they can sustain a Tottenham WSL title challenge. Spurs have won their opening matches without defeat, scoring 15 goals and conceding only twice. They are three points behind leaders Manchester City and one point clear of London City ahead of Sunday’s fixture. Holdt has already made a significant contribution, scoring a hat-trick in Tottenham’s 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Denmark international described the achievement as “special”, but insisted the…

Three US citizens have amended lawsuits against federal immigration officers in California just hours after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the No Kings Act, the new law allowing people to seek damages for alleged constitutional violations by ICE and other federal officials. The cases were filed on Tuesday, September 29, the day the legislation took effect. The plaintiffs – Cary Lopez, Javier Ramirez and Angel Piña – had already brought legal action against the federal government, but their lawyers updated the complaints to rely on the new law. Ms Lopez alleges that ICE agents detained and handcuffed her in Hawthorne, Los…

Alex de Minaur has reached the last 16 of the China Open after defeating Mariano Navone in straight sets. The Australian secured his place in the next round with a composed victory over Navone, advancing without dropping a set.

Andy Burnham has been criticised after saying he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club, shortly after the Premier League confirmed that the club had been found to have committed serious financial breaches. The Greater Manchester mayor said the City Football Group had been “such a huge partner in the building of modern Manchester” and had helped turn Manchester City into “the global force that it is”. His comments prompted accusations that he was prioritising investment over the integrity of English football. The Premier League said the club had used a series of “sham”…

Dow futures fell to a three-month low as a surge in bond yields weighed on market sentiment, although stronger-than-expected support from Micron’s earnings helped limit the decline. The move in futures reflected pressure on the Dow ahead of the market opening, with rising yields emerging as the main drag. Micron’s results provided a counterpoint for investors and offered support to the wider market. The contrasting forces left investors balancing concerns over higher yields against the boost from the chipmaker’s earnings.

Detectives are appealing for help to locate a rare silver 1972 Holden Monaro allegedly stolen from a garage in Berwick, south-east Melbourne, while its owners were away. The vintage Australian muscle car is estimated to be worth about $120,000. Police were told it was taken from a home in Jack William Way between 1pm on August 14 and 1.45pm on August 16. No one was at the property when the alleged theft occurred, as the owners were out of the house for the weekend. Victoria Police have released images of the Monaro as investigators seek information that could help track…