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More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane October 5, 2026
Questions continue to swirl about the FlyDubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain and tried to crash a packed flight from Dubai to Israel.
Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow October 5, 2026
Brent crude hovers around $100 a barrel despite news of increased Mideast oil flows, as Iran's Houthi allies battle over control of Red Sea shipping lanes.
Israel was prepared to shoot down FlyDubai plane, sources say October 5, 2026
Israel was ready to implement a long-practiced protocol after the captain of a FlyDubai plane was attacked in the cockpit, Israeli sources told CBS News.
Hero passengers on the terrifying FlyDubai flight detail how they saved the plane October 5, 2026
The passengers who rushed the cockpit on the FlyDubai plane headed to Tel Aviv that was allegedly hijacked by its co-pilot spoke with Matt Gutman, detailing the ordeal.
Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime" October 5, 2026
A woman's murder allegedly committed by a U.S. Marine in Okinawa is a "heinous crime," Japan's premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public outrage.
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa October 5, 2026
U.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.
Pentagon pulls all bombers from U.K. air base after security incident October 5, 2026
The U.S. military removed all of its bombers from the RAF Fairford base in the U.K. following a security incident last month, officials said Sunday. Charlie D'Agata reports.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident October 5, 2026
All U.S. bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been returned to their home stations in the United States, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-Prince Andrew challenges validity of Epstein-related search warrants October 5, 2026
Britain's former Prince Andrew is challenging the validity of search warrants issued for his homes prior to his arrest over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Extreme heat putting births in jeopardy, U.N. climate chief warns October 5, 2026
Extreme heat is increasingly linked to problems such as premature births or underweight babies, the U.N. climate chief is warning.
Cat-stealing ring that took 2,700 pets for food busted by police October 5, 2026
Fur removal machines, cat traps and measuring scales were among items confiscated during investigations into the alleged cat-stealing ring.
Another U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills 4, SOUTHCOM says October 5, 2026
The U.S. military said it attacked a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its yearlong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David October 5, 2026
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were among the officials who met on Friday to discuss a path forward.
Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote October 5, 2026
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump and the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct. 25.
Beavers brought to London to help solve a flooding problem: "They make people smile!" October 5, 2026
London is now home to some wild beavers, the first to live there in 400 years. The critters were brought in to help solve a flooding problem, but now they are a thriving part of the city. Leigh Kiniry has the story.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe October 5, 2026
The FlyDubai alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.
Israel now describes FlyDubai attacker as a "lone wolf" extremist October 5, 2026
The co-pilot suspected of trying to crash flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was likely not directed by a terrorist group or a nation, Israeli sources told CBS News. For the first time, hero Capt. Smit Machchhar recounts his version of what the United Arab Emirates called a "terrorist act." Matt Gutman reports.
All B-1 bombers withdrawn from British air base amid Iran-backed threat, spokesperson says October 5, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has rushed to withdraw all twelve B-1 bombers from an air base in Britain, following what the New York Times reports as new threats of an Iran-backed attack against the allied airbase.
FBI arrests woman at LAX accused of being Chinese agent October 5, 2026
Wanying "Heather" Zhang, an Irvine, California, realtor, was arrested on a charge of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
10/4: Who Needs Humans?; The Thom Tillis Tightrope; Saint Francis in the Cloud October 4, 2026
First, Will AI take your job? Or will it transform the way you work? Then, Sen. Tillis warns that without checks and balances, U.S. democracy is at risk. And, restoring the Basilica of Saint Francis.