
Hero Pilot Thwarts Mid-Air Hijacking After Radicalized Co-Pilot Attacks
Capt. Smit Machchhar fought through injuries to save 170 lives after a co-pilot attempted to crash the plane in a suspected act of Islamist terror.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Front page updated October 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Editorial
From the cockpit to the fuel pump, the case for limited government has never been clearer.

Capt. Smit Machchhar fought through injuries to save 170 lives after a co-pilot attempted to crash the plane in a suspected act of Islamist terror.

President Trump is considering a ban on U.S. diesel exports to prioritize American truckers, farmers, and drivers, while pressuring Europe to release its own strategic fuel reserves.

A new report from Australia’s eSafety Commission reveals that major gaming platforms are failing to implement adequate safeguards, leaving children vulnerable to exploitation and extremist content.

As European countries grow increasingly skeptical of American foreign policy and defense commitments, nations like Spain and Finland are forging independent alliances with China and Israel to secure their own economic and security futures.

Chinese smartphone maker Honor claims its 'Lightning' robot shattered Usain Bolt's 100m world record, highlighting the rapid expansion of China's robotics sector.

Russian forces launched a brutal double-tap drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and drawing sharp condemnation as the war expands into a series of retaliatory strikes.

After Canada reneged on agreed-upon trade terms at the eleventh hour, the United States moved forward with 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

China is doubling down on its robotics industry, using the 2026 World Robot Conference to demonstrate rapid advancements in automation and humanoid technology.

President Trump is aggressively challenging the mainstream media by dismissing reporters who attempt to steer press conferences with loaded or unwanted questions.

The Trump administration's firm stance on trade has pushed Canada into last-minute negotiations to avoid significant tariffs, exposing deep internal divisions within the Canadian government over how to handle American economic pressure.

A high school in Fagersta, Sweden, was the scene of a horrific sword attack that resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries before law enforcement intervened to stop the assailant.

The Israeli government is accelerating settlement expansion and infrastructure development in the West Bank, directly challenging global calls for a Palestinian state.

German authorities have launched a major investigation into a cache of weapons discovered near Berlin, which officials believe were intended for state-sponsored assassinations ordered by Moscow.

The cancellation of a major cultural festival in Mekelle highlights the fragile state of Ethiopia’s peace as regional authorities and the federal government trade accusations over escalating drone strikes.

South African police have arrested two Mexican nationals following the discovery of a multi-million dollar crystal meth lab, marking the latest in a string of busts involving foreign cartels exploiting African borders.

Persistent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have triggered widespread fuel shortages, forcing the Kremlin to scramble for supplies while attempting to maintain a facade of national stability.