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Passengers say they fought into the cockpit to stop a Flydubai co-pilot’s knife attack before the jet diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safe. Story Highlights Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a cockpit altercation. The airline confirmed an onboard incident and a safe landing with all passengers and crew accounted for. Israeli officials said emergency signals followed a violent fight between the pilots; some passengers intervened. ...

President Trump said the path to an Iran deal is simple: make peace soon or face crushing U.S. force — a stark choice he repeated in public remarks. Story Snapshot Trump publicly tied an Iran deal to the threat of overwhelming U.S. military action. The White House paired rhetoric with visible military moves and economic pressure. Talks continued through intermediaries, but no major breakthrough was reported. Critics warned the approach risks stalemate and could undercut...

Top artificial intelligence chiefs left the White House with a voluntary “accord” to police themselves — not a new law — after meeting President Trump. Story Highlights President Trump hosted a White House lunch with leading artificial intelligence executives. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the group signed an accord on artificial intelligence standards. Trump and attendees emphasized industry self-regulation over new federal rules. The event fits a broader trend of voluntary commitments rather than binding...

Hackers say they grabbed sensitive FBI employee data as the FBI confirms an active probe into a possible hit on its jobs portal. Story Snapshot The FBI confirmed it is investigating claims tied to FBIJobs.gov and possible employee data exposure. Hackers told reporters they stole detailed personal and assignment data for thousands of FBI personnel. The breach point is still unknown and could involve a third-party vendor, the FBI said. The FBIJobs.gov site and its...

A reservist identified as the son of Israel’s U.S. ambassador was critically injured in a suspected car-ramming at the Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443, underscoring how one low-tech attack can shake families and politics far beyond the scene. Story Snapshot Neria (Neriah) Leiter, son of Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was critically hurt in a ramming near the Maccabim checkpoint. First responders rushed him to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem in serious condition. Security forces shot...

United Nations leaders warned that advanced artificial intelligence could threaten humanity itself and pressed governments to act together now. Story Highlights UN officials called advanced AI an existential risk and urged immediate safeguards. UN says only shared global rules can manage cross-border AI dangers. Security Council briefings flagged military misuse and weaponization risks. A UN panel said AI progress is outpacing science and policy, creating uncertainty. What the UN Said and Why It Matters United Nations leaders...