
Live Updates: Plane to Israel Narrowly Averts Disaster After Pilot Stabbing
Passengers said that they entered the cockpit and subdued the attacker, who Israeli officials said was one of the pilots. The motive for the attack was not clear.Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026

U.K. Believes Iran Was Involved in Incident at Air Base, Burnham Says
The British prime minister, Andy Burnham, said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part in the events at R.A.F. Fairford on Sunday, without providing details why.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainIranRoyal Air Force Fairford (Gloucestershire, England, Air Base)London (England)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )

After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.By Erika Solomon, Falih Hassan and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Hundreds Detained in France as Some Student Protests Turn Violent
French high schoolers are protesting teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms, in France’s latest flare-up over education and public services.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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France

What I Saw as the U.S. Debacle in Iraq Unfurled
The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. From the earliest days, there were signs of the trouble ahead, our correspondent recalls.By Alissa J. Rubin
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IraqHussein, Saddam

A Way Out of the A.I. Arms Race?
New research points to how the world could stop short of the brink of disaster. Even with the agreement signed at the White House by tech leaders, it won’t be easy.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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United StatesChinaEuropeAI Security Institute (Great Britain)Anthropic AI LLCMETR (Model Evaluation & Threat Research) (Nonprofit)OpenAI LabsSpace Exploration Technologies CorpAltman, Samuel HAmodei, DarioMusk, ElonTrump, Donald J

Eiffel Tower Chief Resigns After Female Staff Moved for Hindu Group’s Visit
Patrick Branco Ruivo, who ran the tower’s operating company, will step down after an internal inquiry cited “problems and shortcomings” over the moving of female employees.By Giulia Imbert
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Moth Swarms Sweep Across Australia. That’s Good News.
Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.By Laura Chung
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit
In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.By Mark Landler and Motoko Rich
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Israeli Settlers Stop Soldiers From Returning Palestinians to Their Home
The Supreme Court had ordered the military to ensure a West Bank family that fled violence could go back. But settlers blocked the effort, with the authorities accused of not doing enough to confront them.By Natan Odenheimer and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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No Bombs Found in U.K. Case, but Officials Say Threat to Bases Is Real
The prospect of an attack on an air base used by U.S. forces prompted stepped-up protections across Europe, but confusion shrouds the case, in which the suspects were released on bail.By Eric Schmitt, Michael D. Shear, Adam Goldman and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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3 Reasons Trump and South Africa Disagree on Anti-White Racism Claims
The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature.By John Eligon
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Johannesburg (South Africa)South AfricaStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Ramaphosa, CyrilTrump, Donald JMusk, Elon

Bomb by Bomb, the Slow Death of My Hometown in Ukraine
It was possible, for a time, to think that Kramatorsk, where I was born and raised, would survive the war mostly unscathed. Not any more.By Olha Konovalova
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Kramatorsk (Ukraine)

Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing
An airstrike on a bustling market in rebel territory left at least 50 people dead, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in months.By Tiffany May
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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MyanmarRakhine State (Myanmar)Arakan Army (Myanmar)

Driver Strikes 4 People Outside a Mall in British Columbia, Killing 2, Police Say
The accident occurred as hundreds of people were gathering nearby for a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation march near Delta, a city south of Vancouver, the authorities said.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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The U.S. Departs Iraq
After two decades, American military forces formally withdrew from the battered nation. Our correspondent was there from the beginning.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IraqIsraelUnited States Marine CorpsUnited States ArmyHussein, Saddam

Bloody Attack in the Cockpit of a Flight to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge
“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.By David M. Halbfinger, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Panic and Heroics on FlyDubai Flight: ‘We Felt That This Was It’
A routine flight turned terrifying when a violent altercation broke out inside the cockpit and the aircraft dropped 17,000 feet in two minutes. Passengers subdued a knife-wielding attacker.By Karla Adam, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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What to Know About the FlyDubai Flight Diverted After One Pilot Stabbed Another
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said one of the pilots may have been attempting to crash the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Saudi Arabia and all passengers were safe.By Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Israel and Saudi Arabia don’t have formal ties, but Israelis have occasionally landed there.
By Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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FlyDubai Provides Key Link for Israeli Air Travelers
The low-cost carrier operates up to 10 daily flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Passenger Describes Chaos Aboard FlyDubai Flight
The passenger, Miriam Ohayon, said people on board felt the jet lose control and heard screams. “When they opened the cockpit, there was a lot of blood,” she told Israeli television.By David M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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How Ukraine’s Naval Drones Are Remaking War at Sea
They began as modified motorboats. Now, Ukrainian sea drones act as miniature aircraft carriers, and other countries want in.By Maria Varenikova and Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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RussiaUkraine

Here’s the latest.
The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.By David M. Halbfinger, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Max Bearak and Josh Holder
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)IsraelUnited Arab EmiratesBen-Gurion International AirportFlydubai

A Hasidic Jew Protested Against an Israeli Flag. He May Be Deported.
Yehonatan Ovadia, who opposed the mounting of the flag in a small New York town, belongs to a Hasidic branch that is anti-Zionist. He is now in ICE custody.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IsraelNew York StateRamapo (NY)Rockland County (NY)United StatesCitizenship and Immigration Services (US)Homeland Security DepartmentImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Trump, Donald J

Map: 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Seattle
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Washington (State)

Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury
At an Indonesian prison complex near Jakarta, inspectors found expensive cars, spacious quarters with flat-screen TVs and a golf simulator under construction.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Indonesia

The Latin American Right’s Big Bet
The Trump administration is exerting new levels of control over the region. What’s the next move?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Latin AmericaBrazilOpenAI LabsDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaBolsonaro, FlavioTrump, Donald JBridgers, Phoebe (1994- )

Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First
Morocco became the second North African country to have a woman lead the government with the selection of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and politician from the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party.By Aida Alami and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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MoroccoMarrakesh (Morocco)El Mansouri, Fatima EzzahraMohammed VI, King of Morocco

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.By Robin George Andrews and Nataliia Novosolova
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineRussia

Accusations of Antisemitism Hit a Star of the French Far Right
Jordan Bardella, the 31-year-old protégé of Marine Le Pen, is said to have made antisemitic statements as a teenage activist. He denies it.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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FranceNational Front (France)MediapartNational Rally (France)Bardella, Jordan (1995- )Le Pen, Marine