A co-pilot who attempted to seize control of a flight bound for Israel had previously advocated violence against women while studying remotely at a UK university, according to reports.
During his time with Buckinghamshire New University, Hamam al-Hammami allegedly said women should be "stomped on" and slapped. The university had its licence to sponsor international students suspended on the day of the attack. Both the Home Office and the institution said the two incidents were unrelated.
Two Iranian men have appeared in court charged with plotting terror attacks on the Jewish community in Manchester. Front pages feature pictures of the alleged targets, which include a synagogue and a museum.
A leaked document suggests Russia has introduced strict rules targeting men of fighting age in an effort to boost military recruitment. A letter shared with a newspaper suggests men aged between 18 and 30 must now present their draft papers before they can take out a mortgage, buy or sell property, or be registered as a business owner.
Home Office figures show taxpayers have funded more than 1,000 free hijabs this year for migrants arriving in the UK illegally. A Home Office spokesman said the department had a legal duty to provide basic clothing, including cultural and religious items.
Footballer Andy Carroll says he was sexually assaulted by a former cast member of the BBC show Fame Academy. The dance coach, Kevin Adams, was convicted in 2023 and jailed for 20 months.
A church in Hampshire is appealing for the public's help in decoding a recently discovered labyrinth. The single, winding path, designed for walking meditation and prayer, was hidden beneath an altar table at St Mary's Church in Itchen Stoke. A member of the Churches Conservation Trust was quoted as saying it feels like being in the Da Vinci Code.
Turkey will be off the menu for Christmas lunch at the King's Highgrove Estate, according to reports. The traditional bird is to be replaced by chicken for the festive lunches, with all proceeds going to charity. Brussels sprouts have also been dropped in an effort to cut costs.
