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Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says

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Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE saysWorldPing
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What happened

The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:34:55 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Three men found guilty of killing Australian brothers and their American friend

  2. flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

  3. Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight-loss drugs, Australian advocates say

  4. 3 men found guilty in murders of American, Australian surfers in Mexico

  5. Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico

  6. 9/11 attacks inspired flydubai hijacker to become a pilot: UAE probe

  7. Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says

Sources

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