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Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.
'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".