Israel PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight
Smit Machchhar is being treated in Saudi Arabia after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him and tried to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flight
· Agence France-Presse
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US judge accepts Paramount's Warner Bros. buyout settlement
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement between Paramount and a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema.
· Agence France-Presse
Mother felt 'completely abandoned' during traumatic birth at NSW hospital
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
· Lily Nothling
Talks to reopen popular Sydney cream puff venue amid $1m tax debt
Topic:Hospitality Industry
· Emily Baker
NYers injured by reckless e-bikes blast NYC for caring more for delivery riders than victims
New Yorkers left with lifelong injuries from e-bike crashes blasted the city for having more compassion for the reckless speedsters zipping through traffic than the dozens of New Yorkers they have killed and injured.
· Haley Brown
Long Island health care exec motivated to run for state Senate over antisemitism in NY: ‘Need more moderate voices’
Lisa “Malkie” Vider did not set out to become a politician.
· Jewish News Syndicate
State Department has revoked over 250K visas in mass immigration vetting crackdown under Trump admin
The State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office, as the administration continues to crack down on unlawful immigration and increase vetting of who is allowed to visit the United States.
· Fox News
Telcos seek to 'rebuild trust' with mobile roaming during disasters
Mobile users will be able to text and make calls if disaster roaming is enabled. (Supplied: Telstra)
· Lauren Pezet
In-laws charged with murder of New York Times games engineer in California
Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, both 77, charged days before Jonathan McKinsey and wife were set for hearing in divorce case
· Associated Press
[Lee Moon-won] Wellness is a relationship
A message came from Dubai of the United Arab Emirates. The sender was a patient who had visited my clinic, Lee Moon Won Oriental Medicine Clinic, in Seoul months earlier for a consultation on hair loss treatment, received a prescription and returned home. The message was short:
· Korea Herald
[Wang Son-taek] Politicization of security issues in South Korea
There is an old maxim in foreign policy that “politics stops at the water’s edge.” The principle suggests that partisan competition should not be allowed to undermine the national interest in dealing with the outside world. However, that principle is increasingly difficult to uphold. Complex diplomatic maneuvers and…
· Korea Herald
Wild gunfight erupts in LA as shooters fire hail of bullets into tourist’s McLaren supercar
A German tourist on his way to return a luxury rental car was caught in the middle of a violent gunfight in Downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, leaving him and another person with gunshot wounds.
· Sheetal Banchariya
Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules
A US immigration judge ruled on Wednesday that Salah Sarsour, a Muslim and Palestinian community leader in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, can be deported per the wishes of the Trump administration.
· Middleeasteye
The AFLW is speeding up and these numbers prove it
Scoring and speed is up across the AFLW in 2026. (Getty Images: Kelly Defina)
LA mom vanishes with her four children during police investigation
A San Fernando Valley mother is allegedly on the run with her four kids after violating a court order that required her to stay away from them.
· Sheetal Banchariya
UK may reverse Brexit – Burnham
UK Prime Minister Burnham says rejoining the EU is among the options his government will consider as Britain reassesses ties with Brussels Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among the options being considered as Britain reassesses its relationship with Brussels
· RT
Bronx Zoo welcomes adorable snow leopard cub threatened by extinction
An adorable new snow leopard cub whose species is at risk of extinction is now on display at the Bronx Zoo, officials announced Wednesday.
· Natalie O'Neill
Micron beats on revenue and earnings as global memory shortage continues
Micron reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday as the memory maker continues to benefit from soaring demand for AI infrastructure.
· Katie Tarasov, Kif Leswing
Prince Harry spokesman slams 'reckless' paparazzi tactics at kids' school
LONDON, United Kingdom — A spokesperson for Prince Harry on Wednesday condemned as "extraordinarily reckless" two press photographers seen outside his children's UK school.
· Agence France-Presse
Kristi Noem, former Trump homeland security chief, files for divorce
Noem cites irreconcilable differences in filing that comes after husband Bryon Noem involved in tabloid scandal
· Roberttait
'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
A pilot has been arrested after he stabbed the other pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv and "apparently tried to crash the plane", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.
· Bbcnews
'What are they hiding?': Advocate calls on SA premier to release child death review
By Stephanie Richards
· Stephanie Richards
IRGC letter to American voters is desperate smokescreen, US says | The National
The US State Department on Wednesday dismissed an open letter from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the American public as a “smokescreen” aimed at hiding the effects of military action against Tehran.
· Thomas Watkins
Relevance of judge's social media posts disputed in appeal hearing
An appeal hearing, centring around social media posts made by a Supreme Court judge, is underway in Hobart. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
· Scout Wallen
Nepal's dire warning to the rest of the world
Nepal's army, police and volunteers are in the midst of rescue and recovery operations after another wave of flash floods and landslides. (Supplied)
· Som Patidar
Mysterious outback disappearances of four men to be probed by WA coroner
The disappearances of (from left) Wesley Lockyer, Clinton Lockyer, Zane Stevens and Brenton Shar are set to be probed by a coronial inquest. (ABC News: Brianna Morris-Grant)
· Erin Parke
Last-minute appeal halts US execution
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UK prime minister links Iran to air base incident
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US forces have finally quit Iraq. What happens now?
Baghdad: US military forces pulled out of Iraq on Wednesday following two decades of American involvement that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians and thousands of US troops, and now leaves a battered but increasingly influential Iran at the centre of the region’s future.
· Mustafa Salim, Alex Horton
Nathan Cleary has no worlds left to conquer after Dally M win
Cleary won the first Dally M medal of his career on Wednesday night. (Getty Images: Izhar Khan )
· Nick Campton
Pilot stabbed on Israel-bound flight
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Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds
No new indictments from eight-year investigation as state attorney general says church knew about abuse
· Alba Asenjo Dom Nguez
Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight
Netanyahu meets Flydubai passenger who helped subdue pilot in stabbing attack
· Al Jazeera Staff
Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar unlocked cockpit, named assailant, while wounded - report
The flydubai pilot who was stabbed on flight FZ1073, Indian national Capt. Smit Machchhar, reportedly unlocked the cockpit door before losing consciousness, passenger Yaniv Hayoun told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when the two spoke at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday.
· MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Two people were killed and two others were injured after a vehicle hit pedestrians during a community walk marking Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in British Columbia.
· Bbcnews
Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate
A resolution demanding answers on Israel's killing of US citizens in the occupied West Bank failed to gain Senate approval late on Tuesday, after just 47 lawmakers voted in its favour.
· Middleeasteye
NorCal couple swept off rocks into the ocean at notorious danger spot as dramatic video emerges
A couple has been swept off rocks into the freezing Pacific Ocean in northern California before a dramatic rescue operation.
· Justin Choi
French court sentences 13 men over deadliest small-boat crossing to UK
A French court has sentenced 13 men to up to 10 years in prison for their roles in the deadliest small-boat crossing by migrants trying to reach the United Kingdom from France.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing
· Al Jazeera Staff
Sexual harassment prompts Queensland runner to tackle safety concerns herself
Topic:Sexual Offences
· Lottie Twyford
Liberal stronghold set to adopt eye-popping minimum wage amid business exodus
Seattle is slated to increase its minimum wage to $22.14 an hour in 2027 as the broader metro area contends with a sharp drop in job openings and Seattle businesses face mounting cost pressures.
· Fox News
AI-generated summaries can manipulate memories, study says | The National
The use of AI-generated summaries in news articles can manipulate memories, a study has found.
· Cody Combs
Respect and laughs as Fury and Joshua face off
Tyson Fury (left) and Anthony Joshua (right) are two-time heavyweight world champions
· Bbcsport
Joy mixed with fear as US forces leave Iraq amid potential security vacuum
Iraqis celebrated the departure of US forces after more than two decades of war on Wednesday, though many feared that any security vacuum could increase the power of Iran-backed militias or provide an opening for the return of Islamic State (ISIS).
· REUTERS
What is and isn't changing today as Thriving Kids begins
After more than a year of talk, the start of Thriving Kids begins today. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)
· Nas Campanella
Corralling the little ones: Resorts that boast kid zones featuring fun, learning and creativity
Sorry, but you’re a parent now and it doesn’t matter if it’s your favorite resort in the world — the one you had your honeymoon in all those years ago — because if the kids don’t love it, it’s a no-go.
· Christopher Cameron
Nutjob hurls scorching hot substance at stranger in front of NYC restaurant leaving him with severe facial burns: cops
A maniac randomly tossed a scalding hot mystery liquid at a stranger outside an East Harlem restaurant that left him severely burned, cops said.
· Amanda Woods
$200 million package announced for Bell Bay Aluminium smelter
Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
· Lucy Macdonald
Hurricane-powered waves batter California coastline sparking massive rockslide at beauty spot
Waves from the remnants of Hurricane Polo battered California’s Golden Coast Tuesday, sparking a powerful rockslide in Orange County.
· Ross O'Keefe