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Who are the mystery pilots who successfully landed endangered Flydubai flight 1073?

A passenger on Flydubai flight 1073 has described the actions of on-duty crew members who rushed into the cockpit to stabilise and land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe. The flight carrying 182 people en route to Israel Wednesday was able to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a descent so extreme that part of its rudder was torn away.

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Ireland–Israel nations League clash overshadowed by political tensions

Ireland and Israel are set to face off in the second leg of their Nations League matchup, with political tensions overshadowing the football. During last week’s first game in Bulgaria, Irish players wore black armbands in support of Gaza and pointedly lowered their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Ahead of Sunday’s match in Serbia, the Irish team cut a press conference short after facing intense questioning from Israeli journalists. Charlotte Lam has the details.

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