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'True hero': Netanyahu invites NZ-trained flydubai pilot to Israel
The pilot has given more details about how the incident unfolded in the cockpit.
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The bloody brawl for control on board ‘hijacked’ flight to Israel
Passengers overpower hijacker after Flydubai jet plunges 15,000ft.
Like a ‘rollercoaster’: Passengers describe harrowing flydubai flight
Passengers said they received a warm welcome after landing in Saudi Arabia.
Israel says pilot tried to crash flight from Dubai, passengers fought back
Passengers reportedly entered the cockpit and fought the pilot.
UN: Gaza enduring world’s worst economic crisis as Israel denies genocide
A UN report says 90% of businesses are destroyed and prices are 270% higher than in 2022.
Hollywood star arrested, delegates walk out on Netanyahu during fiery speech to UN
The Israeli leader used his address at the United Nations to denounce Israel's critics.
Trump dodges meeting with Netanyahu during Israeli leader’s New York visit
It is rare that a visiting Israeli leader is not invited to the White House.
Macklemore launches Free Palestine Tour after being kicked off Sheeran stage
The rapper has announced dates in the UK, France and Ireland, with US dates to come.
'Our position is simple': Ed Sheeran music dropped by radio station
The bad news continues for Ed Sheeran.
Greta Thunberg leads the pro-Palestinian backlash aimed at Ed Sheeran
Rapper Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour for saying 'free Palestine' at a show.
Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21 people, including 12 children
Most of the buildings in Gaza have been severely damaged or destroyed by Israeli strikes.
Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
Washington Post: Israel has used the huge bombs to devastating effect in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iran signals readiness to escalate fight in face of rising US pressure
New York Times: 'All signs point to a make or break moment,' one expert says.
Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp
An Israeli strike hit a residential building in Gaza City's Al-Shati camp.
Netanyahu denies claims he ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings
The Israeli leader's critics are calling for him to step down as prime minister.
Syria was secretly building a nuclear reactor under Assad, UN says
An atomic energy expert said the reactor was capable of making weapons-grade material.
Iran hits US targets as Washington probes claims of deadly wedding strike
Iran said it struck American military bases in Kuwait and the UAE overnight.
Iran, US trade threats after fresh strikes
Iran says a US strike on a wedding killed four people, including a child.
These generals fought for Israel. Now they see ‘Jewish terrorism’ as the threat
New York Times: 'This is ethnic cleansing, to put it simply.'
Israeli settler attack on West Bank village draws criticism from Netanyahu
Dozens of settlers threw stones at residents after weeks of tensions in the area.
'Inflection point': Deference to Trump turns increasingly to defiance
New York Times: At home and abroad, Trump's targets are pushing back.
Organised crime crisis: Police 'have no power any more'
The killing of Israeli crime boss Yanis Yushvaev highlights rising violence.
UN atomic watchdog says tonnes of nuclear material found at Syria site
The undisclosed site dates back to the rule of ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad.
Israel strikes kill 11 in deadliest attack on Lebanon since June ceasefire
One strike killed seven people in a house, including a Hezbollah commander.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday, August 16, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday, August 16, 2026. Eleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
Israeli operations have killed 1258 Palestinians since the ceasefire.
After Trump’s Board of Peace made a plan for Gaza, the bombings grew worse
New York Times: Trump announced a proposal - then Israel ramped up attacks.
Netanyahu says Israel did not agree to Trump-backed Gaza peace plan
Pressure has been growing on Netanyahu from his ruling coalition to reject the plan.
Trump Gaza plan unravels as Israel steps up bombing campaign against Hamas
The agreement the US President hailed as 'historic' is already in tatters.
Israel’s deadly attack on Gaza after Hamas agrees to Trump disarmament deal
Hamas has agreed to hand over its weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.