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A flight from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after its two pilots became involved in a violent fight midair, officials said. The altercation forced the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing in Saudi Arabia, disrupting the planned journey between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The incident was reported by Lee Kiniry, who said further details were being examined.

The Princess of Wales joined a volunteer-run minibus service in Pulborough, West Sussex, where she collected a 94-year-old passenger before meeting elderly residents at a weekly lunch club. Catherine’s visit to West Sussex Minibus was intended to highlight how community transport helps people in rural areas overcome isolation, mobility difficulties and financial hardship. She arrived at the bungalow of Stella Drewett and waited outside until she was invited in. Mrs Drewett, a former school cook, insisted on making her own way out, telling the princess: “I like to do these things myself.” “I bet you do!” Catherine replied. “I’ll follow…

Tokenization is creating a new pattern of investing on blockchain networks, with users favouring individual shares, round-the-clock trading and private credit rather than simply reproducing traditional financial products digitally, a report by data analytics platform Dune says. The total supply of tokenized real-world assets passed $34 billion in 2026, according to Dune, while major categories including cash equivalents and commodities more than doubled over the past year. Tokenized stocks recorded the fastest growth, rising by more than 2,000% as the number of active holders exceeded one million. The findings point to a financial system operating differently from conventional markets, rather…

A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a violent confrontation between two pilots in the cockpit, in an incident Israeli officials described as a possible terror attack. The aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Israel when the emergency unfolded at about 1.20am Eastern Time on Wednesday. It subsequently made a sharp descent of 17,400ft in almost two minutes. A passenger alleged that the co-pilot stabbed the captain, who then fell on to the controls and caused the sudden drop. The account has not been confirmed by authorities. At 1.44am, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International…

Pep Guardiola has issued a message of support to Manchester City after an independent commission found the club guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial regulations. The former City manager said he remained behind the club’s ownership, executives, players, staff and supporters, adding: “Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all.” Guardiola, who was City manager between 2016 and 2026, wrote: “I want every single Manchester City fan across the world to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my…

Chicago police are investigating an attempted child luring on the city’s South Side after a girl was followed by a man in a black sedan who offered her money to approach his vehicle. The incident took place between 9.30am and 10am on Tuesday, September 29, in the 6300 to 6500 blocks of South Martin Luther King Jr Drive, police said. The girl was walking south from the 6300 block when the driver approached her and followed her for several blocks. She managed to reach security officers for help, after which the man drove north along Martin Luther King Jr Drive.…

Nathan Cleary has claimed his first Dally M, with his father Ivan watching on in an emotional moment. Ivan Cleary appeared close to tears as Nathan secured the honour.

Pep Guardiola has issued his first response after his club were found guilty of Premier League charges. The development at the heart of the report concerns Guardiola’s initial reaction to the ruling, with the focus squarely on his response to the club’s outcome in the Premier League proceedings.

A transcript from the Cornell University rape case shows the alleged victim told campus police she was “100%” certain she had been raped, while the local district attorney says he had not seen the interview record before deciding not to bring charges. Prosecutors have now reopened their criminal investigation after the transcript came to light. Cornell’s own inquiry into the allegations resulted in expulsions, suspensions and other sanctions. Transcript records account given to Cornell police The interview with the woman, identified as Jane Doe, began on November 14, more than three weeks after the alleged attack, and continued the following…

Iraq has marked National Sovereignty Day with security force parades in Baghdad and Najaf, following the withdrawal of the remaining US troops from the country. The national holiday commemorates the departure of US forces and the end of the US-led coalition’s operation against ISIL. The final soldiers left Iraq on Wednesday, bringing the coalition operation to a close.