Herzog to honor four Israelis who helped avert Flydubai disaster: ‘You put yourselves at risk to save others’ Itamar Eichner|06:38

Herzog to honor four Israelis who helped avert Flydubai disaster: ‘You put yourselves at risk to save others’ President to recommend Israel’s highest civilian bravery award for Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musaev, Zvika Manes and Assaf Rajuan, who helped subdue the hijacker; praises them and Indian pilot for risking their lives to avert disaster Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|06:38 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sj9tmcsqgl

'I can't imagine this': Trump dismisses reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 ynet|09:00

'I can't imagine this': Trump dismisses reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 US president says Netanyahu would have acted had he known of looming attack; declines to endorse him in Israeli election and says he ‘wouldn’t underestimate Bibi’ ynet|09:00 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skkzfaicml

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill nine civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit Associated Press Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 2:33 am

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill nine civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit Pakistan's Ministry of Information said its strikes were against militant hideouts in two locations and that "initial reports suggest" that 22 militants had been killed. Associated Press Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 2:33 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/pakistani-airstrikes-in-afghanistan-kill-nine-civilians-kabul-says-pakistan-says-only-militants-hit

'Stabbed or hit with axe': Netanyahu details how Indian pilot Smit Machchhar foiled '9/11 style' tragedy TNIE online desk Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 7:23 am (+++++)

'Stabbed or hit with axe': Netanyahu details how Indian pilot Smit Machchhar foiled '9/11 style' tragedy Calling Captain Smit Machchhar's actions a “tremendous act of heroism”, Netanyahu said the pilot's efforts helped prevent what could have been another 9/11-style crash. TNIE online desk Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 7:23 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/stabbed-or-hit-with-axe-netanyahu-details-how-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-foiled-911-style-tragedy UAE probes possible 'terror' link in attack on flight to Israel Israeli officials have called the incident "an attempted terrorist attack", though in an interview with CBS News, Netanyahu did not rule out the possibility that mental health was to blame. AFP Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 7:34 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/uae-probes-possible-terror-link-in-attack-on-flight-to-israel Attacker's identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disaster Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the attacker was an Omani national and was being interrogated in Saudi Arabia. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/attackers-identity-and-motive-remain-unknown-after-flydubai-flight-to-israel-escapes-disaster Associated Press Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 5:04 am Cockpit stabbing on FlyDubai plane to Tel Aviv puts crew-related hijackings in focus The Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, where the unnamed pilot was detained, but not before an abrupt descent prompted Israel to scramble warplanes over concerns of a possible hijacking. Associated Press Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 2:50 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/cockpit-stabbing-on-flydubai-plane-to-tel-aviv-puts-crew-related-hijackings-in-focus FlyDubai mid-air crisis: How passengers stormed the cockpit and helped save 174 lives Aviation experts were surprised the plane did not crash after a descent so extreme that most of the rudder was ripped off the tail. Associated Press Updated on: 01 Oct 2026, 2:39 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/01/flydubai-mid-air-crisis-how-passengers-stormed-the-cockpit-and-helped-save-174-lives

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°187 Voltaire Network | 25 September 2026 français

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An Open Letter to the Honorable People of the United States of America by General Hossein Mohebbi Voltaire Network | Tehran (Iran) | 29 September 2026

An Open Letter to the Honorable People of the United States of America by General Hossein Mohebbi Voltaire Network | Tehran (Iran) | 29 September 2026 https://www.voltairenet.org/article224986.html

How President Macron is plunging France into a new religious war on the Arabian Peninsula by Thierry Meyssan Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 30 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe

How President Macron is plunging France into a new religious war on the Arabian Peninsula by Thierry Meyssan Quietly, President Emmanuel Macron has aligned his foreign policy with that of the Anglo-Saxon powers. This was the price to pay for securing joint command of NATO following the US withdrawal from Europe. As a pledge of commitment, he unilaterally decided to send our troops to participate in a religious war against the Yemeni people. Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 30 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe https://www.voltairenet.org/article224987.html

Who’s the Shadow President? hosted by Jessica Lussenhop, with reporting by Andy Kroll October 1, 2026, 6:44 am

Who’s the Shadow President? Under the second Trump administration, the White House has often ignored Congress to carry out its agenda. Entire agencies, like USAID, have been gutted. ICE has grown explosively. Behind it all is one man you may not have heard of: Russell Vought. hosted by Jessica Lussenhop, with reporting by Andy Kroll October 1, 2026, 6:44 am https://www.propublica.org/podcast/who-is-russell-vought-trump-shadow-president

Four Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing.

Four Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing. An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to protect a dead child’s surviving siblings. by Audrey Dutton Co-published with The Oregonian/OregonLive https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-faith-healing-multiple-deaths

A Youth Sports Giant Promised Reforms to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse. Most Never Happened. by Molly Hensley-Clancy, photography by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica Co-published with The Washington Post August 13, 2026, 5:00 am

A Youth Sports Giant Promised Reforms to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse. Most Never Happened. by Molly Hensley-Clancy, photography by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica Co-published with The Washington Post August 13, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/aau-youth-sports-sexual-abuse-failure-amateur-athletic-union Reporting Highlights Promised Reforms: The Amateur Athletic Union said it would implement “historic” reforms after a child sex abuse scandal in 2011, including mandatory training. It still hasn’t done so. “People Tried to Cover It Up”: A few years later, the AAU exonerated a top executive accused of sexual abuse without interviewing a single witness. Banned Coaches: The AAU said it would bar coaches banned for misconduct by other youth sports groups. But we found eight banned coaches working with kids in the AAU.

Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. by Paul Kiel July 8, 2026, 6:00 am

Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated — and often riskier — investments. by Paul Kiel July 8, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/401k-retirement-investment-plan-risk-trump Most Americans don’t look to their 401(k) plans for excitement or experimentation, instead relying on the promise that steady saving and sober planning will guarantee security in their golden years. But the Trump administration wants to transform the well-worn patterns of retirement investing.