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Saudi-led forces have intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels toward Riyadh, officials and residents have reported. Recent Houthi strikes have hit King Khalid and Abha airports, killed foreign residents and wounded dozens, forced flight suspensions and prompted Saudi counterstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
Southwest Airlines has updated its Customer of Size policy after a period of controversy, returning to a model that allows complimentary seats when available and permitting upfront or post-flight adjustments. The airline says it is reviewing the process to create a more consistent travel experience for customers needing an extra seat.
Ukraine has warned airlines and insurers that expanding Ukrainian drone strikes have made Russian airspace unsafe for civilian flights. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine is not targeting civilian aircraft but that "drone‑infested skies" require airlines to rethink routings. Moscow has called the warning "state terrorism" and pledged to protect airports and keep services running.
Liverpool has secured a five-year shirt sponsorship with Turkish Airlines from June 2027, replacing Standard Chartered. The deal, worth in excess of £60 million per season, makes Turkish Airlines the main club partner on the front of shirts for men’s, women’s and academy teams, with Standard Chartered moving to global partner status. The deal is set to be one of the most lucrative in Premier League history.
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges covering 2009–18, multiple outlets have reported. Sanctions have not been decided. City has said the process remains ongoing, has vowed to appeal and has told supporters the club will defend its position. (08 Oct 2026)
Manchester City has appealed the Premier League commission’s ruling that found the club guilty of breaching financial rules over nine seasons. The appeal will be heard by an independent Board, with sanctions possible but not yet decided. City maintains the evidence supports their innocence as the process continues.
Israeli carriers have paused Dubai-Tel Aviv flights after UAE authorities revoked landing permissions linked to the flydubai incident. Repatriation efforts by Israeli airlines are disrupted, with thousands of Israelis stranded. Some flights resume with tighter security and baggage controls, while Etihad operates additional routes from Abu Dhabi to support arrivals.
The independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules over a near-decade, inflating revenues and hiding losses. City is appealing; sanctions could include relegation, large fines, or stripping titles, with the decision intensifying scrutiny of the club’s finances.
Manchester City has been found guilty by an independent commission of financial rule breaches across nine seasons. The club denies wrongdoing and is appealing. Manager Enzo Maresca has reiterated faith in the club’s leadership and says the team is focusing on the pitch as the appeal unfolds and ahead of a high-profile clash with Liverpool.
A missile attack strikes King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, injuring dozens and prompting evacuation as Saudi authorities confirm the assault amid ongoing Houthi strikes on civilian targets. Health workers are mobilising, flights are suspended, and international warnings have been issued as the conflict widens.