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Despite being stabbed multiple times by his copilot in an attempted hijacking, Captain Smit Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door from the floor, allowing passengers to restrain the attacker and save everyone aboard. His quick thinking prevented what officials are calling a terrorist attack on the Dubai to Tel Aviv flight.
Morocco climbed three spots in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, earning recognition as one of Africa's top three most innovative countries. The nation now ranks ahead of South Africa, Tunisia, and Egypt in driving creative solutions across the continent.
The Indian women's hockey team captured their first Asian Games gold medal in 44 years with a thrilling 1-0 victory over China, securing a coveted spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in her 200th international match while India's defense held strong against relentless pressure.
India captured six gold medals and 10 total medals on Day 13 of the Asian Games 2026, marking the country's biggest single day at the competition. The historic wins included India's first women's hockey gold in 44 years and a ticket to the 2028 Olympics.
Chinese tennis player Wang Xiyu dominated the Asian Games final to capture gold and secure an automatic berth to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 25-year-old defeated her mentor in straight sets without dropping a single set throughout the entire tournament.
Ghana is launching a major project to honor the unsung heroes who shaped the nation, from the farmer who introduced cocoa to freedom fighters who won independence. The initiative aims to inspire future generations ahead of the country's 100th anniversary in 2057.
NASA just greenlit its first Probe Explorer mission, a telescope that will peer into wavelengths of the universe we've never surveyed before. The $1.2 billion PRIMA mission could reveal how planets, stars, and even Earth's water came to be.
Nigeria's Oyo State just showed what enforcement looks like when farmers need protection. In back-to-back operations, officials rescued crops and restored peace for communities tired of watching their livelihoods get trampled.
Tehran welcomes young innovators this October for a three-day festival spotlighting artificial intelligence in healthcare. Students, researchers, and health experts will showcase ideas to make medical care smarter and more accessible.
Americans are inviting friends over 70% less than they did in 1975, contributing to our loneliness crisis. The solution? Embrace "scruffy hospitality" and stop waiting for perfection.
Americans struggle with small talk, but countries around the world have cracked the code in wildly different ways. From Ireland's playful meandering to Finland's comfortable silence, these approaches might just save your next awkward conversation.
A 15-year-old Australian rocker asked her neighbor if she could film a music video on their Ring camera, and the result has racked up over 55 million views. The gritty, '90s-inspired bully anthem launched Maple Johns into the big leagues.
A woman's medication-induced weight gain made her invisible to the world. When she lost the weight, she couldn't unsee how differently people treat others based on looks alone.
Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton is leading her team through the playoffs with confidence, gratitude, and pure joy. The 26-year-old Most Improved Player says the team's secret weapon isn't just skill, it's how much they love playing together.
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo are now getting Ebola test results in as little as six hours instead of three days, thanks to a mobile laboratory that brings cutting-edge diagnostics directly to affected communities.
Italy just made October 4th a national holiday to honor St. Francis of Assisi, celebrating 800 years since his death and the timeless lessons of peace he left behind. His historic meeting with an Egyptian sultan during the Crusades still shows us a better way forward.
A four-student team from Case Western Reserve University just became the only American finalist in a global climate solutions competition. Their innovation, born from a university fellowship program, now competes against the world's best ideas to fight climate change.
After a sexual assault lawsuit revealed a Cornell student lost her education while seeking justice, student representative Myshay Causey is building a national transfer program so survivors never have to choose between healing and their degree.