The mystery surrounding a plane that arrived in South Africa carrying more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza has deepened after the company at the center of the saga responded to media coverage. Inconsistencies involving the public profile of Al-Majd, a company that some on the flight said organized their travel, have only added to the uncertainty over how the passengers were able to leave the Middle East. | NBC News

At Toronto Airport, even the wildlife keeps the crew on their toes. When a hawk perches too close to an approaching plane’s flight path, airport staff spring into action, using pyrotechnics to scare it off. The bursts of sound and light clear the skies for the plane to land safely, and remind us that even in the busiest airspace, there’s still room for nature to thrive while giving the hawk another chance to fly free. Watch Toronto Airport Uncovered, Thursdays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK |