HISTORICAL FACTS: 11 | History Defined

Is Republic of Ireland v Israel on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash

Everything you need to know as the two sides meet again

The Independent UK · Oct 4

‘Nothing is 100%’: Israel says it does not background-check foreign pilots

Israel’s transportation ministry said on Saturday that it does not conduct background checks on foreign pilots flying into the country and cannot guarantee that flights operated by foreign airlines will be “100 percent” safe.

The Times of India · Oct 4

‘He was praying, then came big blow to my head’: Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai horror

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Smit Machchhar a hero for preventing a co-pilot's attempted crash. Machchhar, who is hospitalized, detailed the traumatic incident during a recent conversation. The flight, which had 174 passengers, experienced serious danger after Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot. Netanyahu invited Machchhar and Indian Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Republic of Ireland press conference cut short after clashes ahead of Israel rematch

There have been protests in Ireland over the decision to fulfil two Nations League fixtures

The Independent UK · Oct 3

What really happened as pro-Israel protesters targeted Green conference

"NAZI scum," a man with an Israel flag shouts at delegates entering the Green Party conference.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE

Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in 'terrorist' act

The FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed the Tel-Aviv bound flight is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami. He was barred from flying by Oman amid concerns he showed signs of extremist views. The incident threw the already hard-hit regional travel industry into crisis.

Euronews · Oct 3

How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery

TERROR AT 34,000FT: Passengers on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv have been celebrated as heroes for preventing disaster. Maira Butt looks at how it all unfolded

The Independent UK · Oct 3

FlyDubai co-pilot 'attacked pilot with axe in suspected terrorist attack'

The co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed last week attacked the captain with an axe in a 'terrorist' incident, according to United Arab Emirates officials.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments

The co-pilot suspected in this week’s FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national

The Independent UK · Oct 3