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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during an in-flight attack. According to the tribute, the captain was stabbed and seriously injured but fought back, resisted the attacker, opened the cockpit door, and helped passengers and crew overpower the assailant, preventing what could have been a catastrophic mid-air disaster. The message has drawn massive attention online, with many echoing the praise for the pilot's composure and courage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar, calling him a hero who saved hundreds of lives despite being seriously injured. Modi said the captain showed immense courage and unwavering resolve in the face of grave danger, averting a great tragedy, and that India is proud of his valour.

Previously unheard recordings of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, captured by saxophonist Frank Tiberi, are being released by Impulse Records as part of celebrations marking Coltrane's centenary. The news is drawing attention from jazz fans and musicians, many expressing amazement that new material from one of jazz's most influential figures is still emerging decades after his death in 1967.

WBAL-TV's 11 Fitness segment is highlighting workouts that develop strength and balance at the same time, showing exercises that combine resistance work with stability training. The segment walks viewers through moves aimed at improving overall body control rather than treating the two goals separately, reflecting growing interest in functional fitness routines.

Researchers studying YbSb2, considered an ordinary Type I superconductor, report that it spontaneously generates its own internal magnetic field, breaking time-reversal symmetry — a first for this class of material. The finding challenges the assumption that conventional superconductors are magnetically trivial and is prompting physicists to reassess how many 'ordinary' superconductors may hide unusual behaviour.

Kiplinger is making the case that 'playing dead' with your portfolio — essentially doing nothing and resisting the urge to trade — can actually boost long-term investment returns. The personal finance outlet argues that inaction beats constant fiddling, a message that echoes long-running research showing most active traders underperform simple buy-and-hold strategies.

Actress and model Barbie Ferreira is trending as new bikini photos circulate widely, with posts highlighting her legs and celebrating her curvier figure. Ferreira, known for body-positive representation, continues to draw praise and commentary from fans discussing beauty standards and confidence in celebrity imagery.

Strictly Come Dancing is being praised for resolving what commentators are calling its Johannes Radebe problem. A Metro piece argues the show has 'miraculously' fixed the issue surrounding the professional dancer, sparking conversation among fans about how the programme handled his role and screen time this series. Viewers appear relieved that a concern raised earlier in the run has been addressed, with the story circulating widely on social media as the competition continues.

Anne Hathaway stars in a new film adaptation of a bestselling novel that has long been famous for its over-the-top, divisive plot. Critics say the movie leans even further into the book's excesses, calling it a wild, unrestrained ride. The film's release has reignited debate among readers about the source material's notorious reputation and whether the big-screen version improves on it.

A horror film buff has praised a lesser-known Bela Lugosi picture as a mostly competent B-movie, singling out its 'hilariously bad' bat effects as the worst since the original Dracula. The review credits Lugosi's earnest charm and menace with saving the film, and gives an honorable mention to side characters One-Shot and Maxine for their over-the-top chemistry.

An artist has posted a comparison of an urban sketch next to the real scene it was based on, joking that their sense of scale was off, or alternatively that they deliberately enlarged the fountain for emphasis. The drawing is part of the urban sketching community's popular practice of sharing life-drawing attempts alongside their real-world subjects.

Bethenny Frankel, 55, says she has hired a personal trainer to commit to a new fitness journey, telling fans it is time to take the effort seriously. The reality star and entrepreneur shared the decision publicly, prompting discussion among followers about her candid approach to health and fitness at 55.

Scientists are focusing on 'dark DNA', stretches of the genetic code that were previously overlooked in genome studies. These hidden regions are now shedding new light on diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's, and potential treatments based on the findings are entering the testing phase, raising hopes for new therapeutic approaches.