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The Mother’s Scream That Sent Passengers to the Rescue

A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster.

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‘I Couldn’t Let All of Them Die’: Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack

Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.

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Technology

U.S. Intercedes for Elon Musk’s X Over European Fine

Federal officials asked to intervene in a case that accused the social media platform of allowing deceptive behavior on its site and resulted in a $140 million penalty.

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Elon Musk, wearing a suit and tie, stands next to an elevator. — Jason Henry for The New York Times

Ukraine Fires Its Own Ballistic Missile in Combat for the First Time

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the breakthrough in Kyiv’s push to field a powerful weapon that Russia has used against Ukraine to devastating effect.

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Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine

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Mr. Zelensky, in black, stands on a paved square near a heart-shaped memorial. In the background are buildings and blue banners with portraits. — Genya Savilov/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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Hochul Rebukes Prosecutor’s Handling of Cornell Case

“I am deeply disturbed by Cornell University’s police and how they handled this,” Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said.

Why Prosecutors May Face Legal Hurdles in the Cornell Investigation

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How We’re Reporting on the Case

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BREAKING

U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar

The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France and Japan, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.

U.S. Truckers Are ‘Just Trying to Hang On’ When a Fill-Up Tops $1,000

Truckers are among the hardest hit by the soaring cost of diesel fuel. High prices are forcing some to stay on the road for months and others to park their rigs.

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The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century: Readers Choose Their Top Shows

The people have spoken. Here are their picks.

The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

Ask Us on Reddit How We Picked the Best Shows

Amid Crumbling Classrooms and Absent Teachers, Students Revolt in France

Thousands have been arrested and hundreds injured as young protestors clash with police, demanding better standards and more equality in classrooms.

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A person in a dark hooded sweatshirt and blue surgical mask kicks through a cloud of white smoke. — Abdul Saboor/Reuters

The Great Read

A ‘Family Disease’ Stalked the Sedgwicks. He Hoped to Escape It.

The writer John Sedgwick was born into an illustrious family, but privilege was only part of the story.

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The Most Ferocious Legal Battle in Soccer History

A phishing email from a Portuguese hacker led to an investigation that has shaken Manchester City and the Premier League. Here’s how it unfolded.

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Manchester City Confirms Appeal Against Premier League Verdict

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Manchester City Whistleblower Appeals to Authorities Over Safety Fears

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U.S. Labor Market Shifts to a Lower Gear

The economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment ticked up, while inflation has maintained pressure on markets and raised costs.

5 min read

The Powerful Yet Fragile Force Driving Stocks and the Economy

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America Wants to Make More Generic Drugs. India Shows Why That’s Hard.

Cheap labor and global supply chains are among the obstacles to President Trump’s plan to bring generic drug manufacturing back home.

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Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fears Further of All-Out War

Yemen’s capital was bombarded overnight after government forces reported some of the most intense clashes in years around the country’s third largest city.

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A large city scape of brown buildings with mountains in the background. — Mohammed Huwais/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Ideas

The Rich People Democrats Aren’t Talking About

As billionaires become a popular political target, a new book urges Washington not to lose sight of a much larger, and quieter, group of wealthy business owners.

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