Flydubai pilot reportedly intended to crash into Israeli airport | ABC News Top Stories

A flydubai pilot who allegedly stabbed a colleague during a flight over the Middle East last week has reportedly revealed his plans to investigators. Israeli news site Ynet reports that the pilot intended to continue flying normally before crashing into Israel's Ben Gurion airport. Bachelor star and fitness influencer Sam Wood will remain in police custody until later this week after facing court over domestic violence charges. The 46-year-old was arrested at a property in Noosa on Saturday night and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting. Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced a $7 million funding package for renewable energy in the Pacific. He and the Prime Minister are attending climate talks being held in Fiji ahead of next month's major talks in Türkiye. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.