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Israeli passenger says he knew what to do on flydubai plane after watching TV show
By Reuters A passenger who helped restrain the co-pilot and pull up the plane’s steering control said he knew how to stabilise a nose-diving aircraft from watching the TV show ‘Air Crash Investigation’.
From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama
By Reuters The Mumbai-born captain, who has logged nearly 9,750 flying hours, was seriously injured after his co-pilot reportedly attacked him mid-air and attempted to crash the flydubai jet carrying 174 people.
A pilot brawl, then a rapid descent: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight
By Reuters Passengers rushed to the cockpit after the plane plunged more than 14,000 feet in 30 seconds, subduing the co-pilot and allowing a reserve crew to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Israel says, after co-pilot stabs pilot
By Reuters Passengers and crew overpowered the co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the pilot and sent the flydubai jet into a steep descent, allowing a second set of pilots aboard to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says
By Reuters The Flydubai flight diverted to Tabuk after the pilots allegedly got into a physical altercation, triggering emergency signals and a major security response in Israel.
Chinese AI agents are learning to lie, scheme and evade controls—just like their US rivals
By Reuters Research reviewed by Reuters found Chinese-powered AI agents deceiving users, circumventing safeguards and concealing failures in controlled tests, echoing concerns raised over US models.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
By Reuters Flooding has caused an estimated $367 million in damage across 24 provinces, while Thai Airways cut flights from Bangkok amid severe staffing and baggage disruptions.
US Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own
By Reuters The justices put on hold a lower-court ruling requiring migrants facing third-country deportation to be given notice and a chance to raise fears of persecution or torture.
US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving an opening for Iran
By Reuters While the eventual departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, those who worry about the strength of the Iran-backed groups fear the withdrawal is premature.
OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns
By Reuters The ChatGPT maker halted plans for its next-generation model after internal tests found it fell short of safety and alignment standards, including concerns over oversight and disclosure of its actions.
US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war
By Reuters US and Iranian officials held separate talks with mediators as Washington and Tehran explored a renewed ceasefire effort, with further negotiations expected to focus on Iran’s seven-day proposal.
Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate’ summit was a glitzy gift to China
By Reuters White House officials had tempered expectations before the summit, pointing out that the leaders would also meet at international forums in Shenzen and Miami before year end.
South Africa reels from two shootings that kill 27 in one night
By Reuters Two separate shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left 27 people dead and 26 injured within hours, as police investigated possible turf and business disputes.
Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV’s Video Music Awards
By Reuters Swift dedicated the video of the year award for “The Fate of Ophelia” to Dolly Parton, while Madonna and Blackpink’s Lisa also took home top honours.
Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says
By Reuters Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions even if the US accepts its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.