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Former owners of Australia’s most expensive house were reportedly among 174 passengers on a Flydubai flight involved in a suspected hijacking attempt while travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Steven and Carol Moss were on board flight FZ1073 when an Omani man allegedly stabbed the co-pilot and seized control of the aircraft on Wednesday morning. Passengers and crew are said to have overpowered the man after the aircraft plunged thousands of feet in less than half a minute. The captain, Smit Machchhar, reportedly managed to open the cockpit door despite suffering severe injuries, allowing passengers to enter and regain control…

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp after being left on the bench for the team’s 2-1 Nations League victory over Norway. The 41-year-old Al Nassr forward was an unused substitute, despite his status as one of Portugal’s most decorated players. His departure came after a reported disagreement over manager Jorge Jesus’s decision not to bring him on. Ronaldo has remained prolific for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, but his recent performances for Portugal have prompted questions over whether he can continue to operate at international level. Cristiano Ronaldo statement on Portugal departure Ronaldo confirmed his decision in…

Toby Greene is expected to be among the first moves announced when the AFL free agency period opens on Friday, with Geelong revealing that its pursuit of the outgoing GWS star has been planned for almost a year. The Geelong move has been in development long before the opening of the free agency window, positioning Greene as one of the first major players likely to change clubs. Greene’s departure from GWS is therefore set to form an early part of the period, with Geelong’s long-term planning now nearing its conclusion.

Israel is investigating how an alleged religious extremist from Oman was cleared to board a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv before a suspected hijacking attempt in which the captain was stabbed and passengers fought to regain control of the aircraft. The attacker, believed to be an Omani national, is alleged to have assaulted Captain Smit Machchhar while Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai on Wednesday morning. Passengers and crew then restrained him as the Boeing 737 Max 8 diverted towards Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials are examining how he was allowed on the flight, given that Oman has no diplomatic relations…

The first trailer for Nocturne, Apple TV’s new crime drama starring Liev Schreiber, Stephen Graham and Zazie Beetz, has been released. The series is based on Lars Kepler’s internationally bestselling crime novel The Sandman. It follows Jonah Lynn, played by Schreiber, an ex-soldier who becomes a homicide detective after moving from Philadelphia to a small town in western Pennsylvania. What is Nocturne about? Jonah’s hopes of a quieter life are shattered when the town and his family come under attack from Jurek Walter, a serial killer portrayed by Graham. As the search intensifies for Jurek’s last missing victim, Jonah turns…

Giorgio Scalvini has offered Chelsea encouragement by admitting he would like to play abroad at some stage of his career, although the Atalanta defender remains content in Italy for now. The 22-year-old has attracted transfer interest after impressing in Italian football, with Chelsea among the clubs linked with a possible move for the Italy international. Chelsea are understood to be seeking greater defensive depth following an unconvincing start to the season, while Scalvini fits the club’s established preference for recruiting highly rated young players. However, the centre-back indicated that an immediate departure from Atalanta is not his priority. Speaking during…

Two Australian citizens were among the passengers on a flydubai aircraft involved in an attempted hijacking while travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv, the Israeli embassy in Canberra has confirmed. The couple have been identified as Sydney residents Steven and Carol Moss. Their family made its fortune through the Australian fashion chain Katies, which was co-founded by Steven Moss’s father, Sam Moss, an Auschwitz survivor, in the 1950s. The flight descended sharply after its second officer allegedly stabbed the co-pilot and attacked him with an emergency evacuation axe. The struggle reportedly damaged the aircraft’s rudder as the…

India face Pakistan in the men’s hockey semi-final at the Asian Games, with live coverage following the contest in Japan on 1 October 2026. The live updates track the build-up, the score and key moments from a match between two longstanding rivals in field hockey. Coverage also includes photographs and a running text commentary as the teams compete for a place in the final.

California and six other states have sued the Trump administration over federal funds, escalating a dispute between the states and the federal government. The legal action centres on the provision of federal funding, although no further details of the case were provided.

Kylie Jenner and Stassie Karanikolaou were seen heading out for dinner at Sushi Park in West Hollywood on Tuesday night. The pair, both 29, appeared to be enjoying a relaxed evening together, with Jenner sharing a laugh with her long-time friend as they arrived at the restaurant. Jenner wore a tan trench coat over a white shirt, teamed with light-wash jeans. Karanikolaou opted for a white vest top and dark-wash jeans for the outing. The dinner appearance comes after Jenner recently addressed criticism of her being described as a “self-made” billionaire and discussed why she is not planning to have…