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Flydubai plane diverts to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot attacks captain
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was fighting for his life when his co-pilot attacked him during a flight. Despite being wounded, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and help subdue the co-pilot as the aircraft plunged. The plane dropped more than 14,000 feet in 30…
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Iranian documentary revisits deadly January crackdown largely overlooked abroad
A new documentary released by London-based Iranian opposition broadcaster Manoto presents footage of the regime’s deadly crackdown on protests in January. Reporters Natalie Lisbona and Andrew Jehring say the killings received little international attention, leaving Iranian dissidents feeling overlooked. Doctors in Iran estimated that as many as 30,000 people were killed on 8 and 9…
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Meta’s lighter VR glasses aim to make virtual reality more comfortable
Meta’s $1,299 VR Glasses combine a live view of the room with virtual imagery, while leaving the wearer’s peripheral vision unobstructed. The reviewer argues this less enclosing design could make VR more comfortable and appealing to people who feel isolated or physically constrained by conventional headsets. The glasses weigh about 100 grams, roughly a fifth…
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Ryan Roslansky leaves Microsoft amid Copilot-led productivity reshuffle
Ryan Roslansky is leaving Microsoft after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and the company, prompting another leadership reshuffle. The move comes as Microsoft reorganises its productivity software around Copilot, its AI assistant, and follows Roslansky’s recent leadership of Office and Teams. Microsoft is moving the teams behind Office and Teams into its Copilot, Agents, and…
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Microsoft reshapes Copilot into an AI platform for work and home
Microsoft is reshaping Copilot into an “OS for work”, combining consumer and business experiences and adding coding, Office and AI agent features. CEO Satya Nadella is betting that the assistant can change workplace habits as profoundly as Microsoft Office did, while making it useful and appealing enough for both home and work. The redesigned app…
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UK 30-year bond yield hits 6% amid global market turmoil
Global bond markets have experienced a sharp sell-off, with UK long-term borrowing costs reaching a 28-year high as fears about the US deficit and persistent inflation concerns spook investors. The yield on Britain’s 30-year bonds hit 6% for the first time since 1998, a development that adds pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of the…
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Oil exports through Hormuz recover to pre-war levels as supply routes shift
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to pre-war levels as producers and shipping companies have developed alternative routes, including pipeline transport and ship-to-ship transfers. At least 16.5 million barrels per day left the region in September—matching pre-war averages—compared with just 10.5 million bpd in March during the conflict’s opening weeks. About…
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Passengers subdue attacker who stabbed co-pilot on Dubai–Tel Aviv flight
An attacker stabbed the co-pilot and attempted to seize control of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, causing the aircraft to plunge 17,000 feet. Passengers and crew overpowered him and the plane made an emergency landing safely in Saudi Arabia with over 170 people aboard. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims investigations…
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Windows 11 26H2 enables settings backup by default on eligible devices
Microsoft has released Windows 11 26H2, which turns on Windows settings backup by default for eligible devices unless an administrator has opted out. The change matters because organisations that previously had to enable the feature will now need to check whether its cloud transfers fit their policies. The feature saves device settings and a list…
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Canada backs three firms to develop a sovereign rocket launch industry
Canada’s government is backing development of a domestic space launch industry, marking a significant shift toward sovereignty driven by deteriorating relations with the United States. Following Trump Administration tariffs and rhetoric, the Canadian government announced its first awards to three companies—NordSpace, Reaction Dynamics, and Canada Rocket Company—under the “Launch the North” initiative. This move reflects…