‘I wrote future birthday cards for my kids and kept breaking down’

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

During a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, an alarming episode unfolded when Indian pilot Smit Machchhar faced an unthinkable attack by his co-pilot, who wielded a crash axe in a suspected terrorist act. Even while injured, Machchhar successfully regained command of the flight, ensuring the safety of everyone onboard.

Angela Rayner is 'now dictating Britain's migration policy' after 'weak' Shabana Mahmood's 'surrender' to Labour's Left, claim Tories

Ms Mahmood, the Home Secretary, used her Labour conference speech this week to hint at a climbdown over her controversial immigration reforms.

FlyDubai terror pilot spent years in ISIS-controlled Syria before being fired from previous airline job over his extremist Islamist views - as fury grows he was allowed to fly planes to Israel

Omani national Hamam Al Hammami, 29, had previously been banned from flying by Oman's national airline because of concerns he had adopted extremist views.

Heroic dog stopped man taking his life on remote hillside - five years after handler lost her own father in mountain suicide

The tragedy of losing her father led to Rhiannon Chalmers-Brown, 25, joining the local Mountain Rescue team, alongside her Labrador, Dug.

Taylor Swift new curly hairstyle sparks Travis Kelce, 1989 and Reputation theories as fans wonder if a new era is coming

During a recent celebration of her impressive music achievements, Taylor Swift showcased a bold and curly new haircut. Marking a significant milestone with her fifth Official Chart Double in the UK, fans are buzzing with theories that this hairstyle shift could herald a transformative musical era. Whispers also suggest connections to her relationship with Travis Kelce, although Swift has remained tight-lipped about any personal links to her new look.

Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao enters active politics, elected National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party

M Nageshwar Rao has unveiled his new role as the National President of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party. He emphasized the need for India to advance modern development while staying connected to its civilizational roots. The party aims to create a balance between modernity and traditional values in governance and social life.

Left-wing Parisian mayor joins in the riots convulsing France - as firefighter is set alight and protesters threaten to burn down the Elysee Palace

A French mayor was filmed laughing and dancing with demonstrators outside a school as violent protests continue to grip the country.

‘I wrote future birthday cards for my kids and kept breaking down’

A father who was diagnosed with blood cancer wrote future birthday cards for this three children after being told he had only weeks to live.

I was pressured into euthanasia after being diagnosed with stage-four cancer by Canadian doctors. This is why I decided to flee the country... and am still alive three years later

When Kristin Logan was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, she was told her chances of survival were slim.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashes Chris Gayle's T20 record score

Lhuan-dre Pretorius achieved an unbeaten 188 runs while playing for the Titans against the Knights. His performance included 13 sixes and 14 fours, breaking Chris Gayle's previous record of 175 runs. The match took place during the South African CSA Challenge in Bloemfontein. The Titans finished with a total of 267-3 and won by 124 runs after bowling out the Knights.

Retail online chief says prices will have to go up if diesel continues to soar after breaking £2-a-litre barrier

Mike Tomkins, owner of M and M Direct, said his company was struggling to absorb shipping and freight costs and not to pass them on to the consumer.

Religious, focused: Machchhar family shares Captain Smit’s journey, proud moment after PM Modi call