Hello. The pilot who was stabbed on the Israel-bound Flydubai plane by his co-pilot has spoken to the Indian prime minister from hospital. Hear what he said below. We also have the latest on the Cornell University rape case. And finally, watch a rocket carry astronauts to the ISS.

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'I was not going to let others die'

Indian social media has been filled with praise for Machchhar since his identity emerged. Credit: Narendra Modi/Reuters

Capt Smit Machchhar has described what happened after he was stabbed in the cockpit of Flydubai’s flight FZ1073. He said he was still being attacked when he realised the plane carrying more than 170 passengers was sinking and that he had to do something. "I was of course fighting for my own life but at the same time I knew I was not going to let others die," he said in a video call with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Machchhar has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower the attacker and for two reserve pilots onboard to land the plane safely in Saudi Arabia. Thanking Modi for the call, Machchhar said: "I wasn't feeling proud of myself before this. But I do now."

US pressures Europe over diesel reserves

President Donald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release some of their diesel reserves as he considers banning US exports of the fuel. European countries including France and the UK have increased their US imports after the Ukraine and Iran wars reduced other fuel sources. The move would flood the US market with diesel, and could bring prices down for drivers in the country.

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