- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reports a pilot stabbed another pilot mid-flight from the UAE to Israel, attempting to crash the plane; passengers subdued him and the aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a 20% reduction in U.S.
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