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Hijack hero who pulled jet out of death plunge learned how to fly by watching plane documentary and describes how he put ‘terrorist’ in a headlock
Passengers on a Flydubai flight subdued a pilot who had allegedly stabbed his co-pilot and tried to seize control of the aircraft. Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayoun, who had no flying experience, entered the cockpit, restrained the pilot and briefly pulled back the controls as the jet plunged, helping avert a potential disaster. Hayoun said the…
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TIME honours Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells for championing social media age restrictions
Anika Wells, Australia’s communications minister, has been named on TIME magazine’s list of influential rising stars for championing social media age restrictions for under-16s. The honour reflects international recognition of Australia’s world-leading regulatory approach to protecting children online, which has inspired similar measures in Europe, Asia and some US states. Wells pursued the landmark restrictions…
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Australian fashion entrepreneurs survive alleged hijacking attempt on Flydubai flight
Steven and Carol Moss, Australian fashion entrepreneurs who once owned the country’s most expensive house, were aboard a Flydubai flight when an Omani man allegedly stabbed a pilot and tried to seize control of the aircraft. Passengers and crew restrained him, averting what the report describes as a suspected hijacking attempt. The flight was travelling…
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TIME recognises Anika Wells for online safety work amid travel expense scrutiny
Communications Minister Anika Wells has been named by TIME as one of its influential rising stars, recognised for leading Australia’s social media age restrictions and other online safety measures. Former prime minister Julia Gillard wrote Wells’s profile, praising her advocacy for protecting children online despite opposition from major technology companies. The recognition comes amid scrutiny…
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‘All That She Wants’ movie review: a raunchy, razor-sharp holiday rom-com
Andrew Rhymer and Scarlett Bermingham’s Toronto-set romantic comedy All That She Wants follows Emma, a dancer in her thirties, as she navigates a new relationship with Luke, a younger biology student she once babysat. The review says the film uses this unusual romance to explore Emma’s uncertainty about motherhood, independence and social expectations, while mixing…
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Too early to say who was behind Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack, Israeli PM says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is too early to determine why a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot of a Flydubai flight and tried to crash the aircraft. The plane, carrying 174 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv, landed safely in Saudi Arabia after passengers and crew overpowered the attacker; authorities have not established…
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Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Talk Of Bringing Jobs Back To Hollywood, But Tussle Over Who Is Responsible For Losing Them
The article covers a California gubernatorial debate between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, where both candidates agreed on the need for tax incentives to restore Hollywood’s film production industry. The state has lost approximately 50,000 jobs in the film and movie sector—middle-class positions for crew members like camera operators and set builders—and both…
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UK PM Opens EU Membership Debate Amid Data Crisis and Political Backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited discussion about Britain’s relationship with Europe, indicating the government would consider options from enhanced economic cooperation to European Union membership. The timing
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‘Gilmore Girls’ Officially Returns This Christmas
Gilmore Girls fans will be able to experience a special Christmas-themed Stars Hollow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood from 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (closed on Christmas Day). The immersive experience will feature new set recreations and interactive attractions inspired by the beloved series, allowing visitors to step into iconic locations from…
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Macron brands Brexit biggest lie; NHS engulfed in data privacy crisis
Emmanuel Macron condemned Brexit as the greatest deception in recent history. The NHS meanwhile faces unprecedented backlash with over 44,000 formal objections to its Palantir-powered data platform.