'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.

Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

Man City lodge appeal after being found guilty of breaching financial rules
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The club's statement says the ruling contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe".

School protests send shivers down French government's spine
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine's loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley.