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September 2026

Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight

Benjamin Netanyahuprime Minister
As they were approaching Israel, one of the pilots stabbed the other pilot, and apparently attempted to crash the plane with everyone on board,
The co-pilot tried to murder the pilot and basically carry out a suicide attack on the plane,
And then shouting started from the front of the plane,
Ron Levipassenger
The flight was going well, we were two hours in,
According to the initial information in our possession, the terrorist's intention was one thing: to crash the plane with all its passengers,
Ron Levipassenger
All of a sudden, what we thought was turbulence started,
Ron Levipassenger
It was the most frightening experience we've ever had in our lives,
Ron Levipassenger
There's another Flydubai plane here now,
Ron Levipassenger
Honestly, I'm not even starting. We're all shaking here … I have no idea. I just want to go home."
They're here with us as well now,

U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incident

Burnham's remarks to the BBC were the first confirmation by the British government of its assessment of the incident, which saw five men — all British nationals in their mid-20s — arrested near RAF Fairford early Sunday morning on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

Andy Burnhamiran, U.K. Prime Minister
There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford, but of course it remains an ongoing, complex and serious police investigation, and of course we are working closely with our colleagues in the United States of America,
We will say more in due course, but we can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part,

Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say

A drone exploded into the National Academy of Sciences in the heart of Kyiv

Russia's goal during winter campaign will be complex: they will focus on attacking electrical and heating infrastructure as they are critical for civilians,
Despite the capacity to launch 600-1,000 units in a single massive attack, only about 150-300 drones were actually used,

U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq

The orderly departure of Coalition forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base marks the successful conclusion of the military mission that defeated ISIS in Iraq,
We expect the Iraqi Security Forces, including the Peshmerga [Kurdish forces] and other security forces in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, to lead the continuing effort to secure Iraq and keep ISIS remnants suppressed,
The primary responsibility for addressing Iraq's remaining security challenges, including [IS] remnants and Iran-aligned militias that undermine Iraqi sovereignty and regional stability, now rests with the government of Iraq."

British authorities defend decision to let terror suspects go on bail

British authorities defended their decision to let a group of young men go free, even as investigators look into a suspected terror plot near an air base there that was used by the U.S. military in its war against Iran

9/29: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump and tech leaders sign AI "constitution" with voluntary controls; Jack Smith testifies before the Senate

Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules

Every facet of 'being human' in terms of motor skills, behavior and personality was severely affected, and there would be no improvement,
The guiding principle for termination of life in children aged under 12 is that the physician must have come to the conclusion that according to prevailing medical opinion termination of life is the only reasonable way to end the child's unbearable suffering without prospect of improvement,
As a doctor, you are in an extremely vulnerable position, because this has never happened before,
I think there are parents out there who have never dared to discuss the option of ending their [child's] lives before,

Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base

Marco Rubiosecretary
What happened, what almost happened, what could have happened in the U.K. over the weekend is a very serious situation,
Marco Rubiosecretary
There's a lot more news that'll come out on this in the days to come, but there's only so much I can say right now at this point about it, other than this is a very serious thing,
Donald Trumppresident
I’d rather not. I mean I know the answer, I could be very specific, but I’d rather not say. I would not have released them.”
It wouldn't be the first time these tactics have been used,
We know everything about them. We would not have released them."

Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects

Thousands of people attended an annual march on Saturday in Mexico City to demand justice for 43 young men who were studying to be rural teachers in Ayotzinapa, in the violence-hit state of Guerrero

5 British terror plot suspects freed on bail

They are suspected of planning an attack near an air base used by the U.S. military in the war with Iran

Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?

For a few days, France — one of Europe's most secular countries — looked like it was in the throes of a Catholic revival

And that is a wondrous sign for the youth of France and everywhere in Europe, in fact,

Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him

Charles Spencer'sthe monarchy
I didn't tell any of the family until just before it was released publicly as a thing. I didn't want anyone to think, particularly with Harry, who people know I had to stay in the summer, that he was in any way involved in this,
Charles Spencer'sthe monarchy
I only had two conversations on the phone with the now king. So, it's definitely the case. I told people at the time. I told Barbara Walters, actually, at the time,
Charles Spencer'sthe monarchy
I know I heard that."
Diana, Princess of Walesthe brother of the late Princess
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
I wanted people to realize she was someone really fabulous who had given life a hell of a go, and sadly, the life was terribly short,

Charles Spencer says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him in response to Diana book claims

Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Swan Song" about his sister's death and her legacy thereafter