The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

Sky News
Episode: The Huntingdon train stabbing – the Air India survivor and the women's cricket victory
Date: November 3, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into three major stories shaking the headlines: the devastating mass stabbing on a Doncaster–London train, a powerful interview with the sole survivor of the Air India crash, and the landmark victory of India's women's cricket team at the World Cup. Anchors Sophie Ridge and Wilfred Frost (not Engel or Hakim for this week’s episode) provide personal analysis, on-the-ground interviews, and revealing conversations with key players related to each event.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Huntingdon (Doncaster–London) Train Stabbing

[00:26 – 02:24]

• Incident Summary:

  • A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a mass stabbing that left eleven people injured, one— the train's guard— in critical condition.
  • The attack occurred late Saturday night, with the guard praised for heroically trying to protect passengers.
  • The train driver is commended for his quick, decisive action: requesting an unscheduled emergency stop at Huntingdon, expediting medical assistance.

• Victim Perspective:

  • Amira Ostalski, a passenger, describes the deep psychological trauma inflicted:

    "I'm scared to sit on a train again. It could happen at any time, and when it happens to you personally, you don't want to live through that again..."
    (Amira Ostalski, 01:45)

• Investigation Update:

  • Authorities confirm the attack is not currently classified as terrorism, as the motivations remain unclear.
  • The main suspect, a British-born Black man, remains in custody; a second individual initially arrested has since been released.

2. Exclusive: The Sole Survivor of the Air India Crash

[02:25 – 06:23]

• Collision Details:

  • The June Air India crash killed 241 people. Only Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who sat in seat 11A, survived.
  • The episode delves into the psychology of survival and the heavy burden borne by Ramesh, who lost his younger brother in the disaster.

• Heartbreaking Interview Excerpts:

  • Ramesh, grappling with survivor's guilt and profound grief, describes his daily reality:

    "Just sit on my bed. And all day I just think about like my brother."
    (Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 04:49)

  • Host Sophie Ridge underscores the emotional weight:

    "His life is utterly broken. He has a four year old he can't talk to. He has a wife who is effectively his carer now."
    (Sophie Ridge, 05:27)

• Air India Response:

  • Ramesh feels neglected by Air India, which he accuses of moving "far too slow and ungenerous" in their assistance.
  • Air India states:

    "We're deeply conscious of our responsibility...care for him and indeed all families affected by the tragedy remains our absolute priority."
    (Air India, statement via Sophie Ridge, 05:34)

3. The Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Affair & Trump’s Reaction

[06:23 – 07:18]

• Royal Family Turmoil:

  • Prince Andrew is in the headlines after being stripped of his title and evicted from his residence.
  • President Trump comments:

    "I feel very badly. I mean, it's a terrible thing that's happened to the family...I feel badly for the family."
    (President Trump, 06:36)

• Impact on Royal Coverage:

  • Prince William's upcoming trip to Brazil for UN Climate Conference and the Earthshot Prize is now overshadowed by ongoing royal controversies.

4. US–UK Energy Policy and Climate Relations

[07:18 – 09:23]

• Interview: New U.S. Ambassador Warren Stevens
  • Billionaire Warren Stevens, highlighted as a Trump confidant and Spurs football fan, issues pointed opinions on UK energy policy.
  • Advocating for a balanced approach, he warns against disregarding fossil fuels:

    "It's going to take all energy for all countries to compete in the 21st century for AI and data centers...I think it's an incorrect policy to ignore your fossil fuel reserves..."
    (Warren Stevens, 08:14)

  • Reveals lobbying efforts directed at the UK Prime Minister to reconsider current energy strategies.

5. India’s Landmark Victory in the Women's Cricket World Cup

[09:23 – 10:58]

• Historic Win:

  • India claims its first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, beating South Africa by 52 runs.
  • Sophie Ridge reflects on the significance:

    "If women's cricket takes off in India, that could have a huge impact on the game worldwide as well."
    (Sophie Ridge, 09:54)

  • The final broke attendance (35,000 at the stadium) and likely TV ratings records, signaling a major shift for women’s sport in India and globally.

• Wilfred Frost observes the potential catalyst effect:

  "It could be a great catalyst for further development in the game..."
  (Wilfred Frost, 10:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the train stabbing trauma:

  "I'm scared to sit on a train again...you want to make sure that no one else does."
  (Amira Ostalski, 01:45)

• On survivor’s grief:

  "Just sit on my bed. And all day I just think about like my brother."
  (Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 04:49)

• On US–UK energy policy:

  "It's an incorrect policy to ignore your fossil fuel reserves, both in the North Sea and onshore."
  (Warren Stevens, 08:14)

• On India’s cricket win’s meaning:

  "If women's cricket takes off in India, that could have a huge impact on the game worldwide..."
  (Sophie Ridge, 09:54)

Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | Key Focus | |-----------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | 00:26 | Train Stabbing | Details of attack, eyewitness & heroism | | 01:45 | Victim interview | Amira Ostalski shares trauma | | 02:25 | Air India crash survivor interview | Vishwash Kumar’s grief and criticism of Air India | | 05:34 | Air India statement | Airline’s public response to criticism | | 06:23 | Royal family & Trump’s reaction | Prince Andrew consequences, Trump weighs in | | 07:18 | US Ambassador interview | Warren Stevens’ views on UK energy and climate policy | | 09:23 | India wins Women’s Cricket World Cup | Victory’s global implications and fan reaction |

Tone and Style

This episode blends hard-hitting journalism with empathy, bringing complex emotional realities to the fore through survivor testimony, while keeping the podcast lively with sports and diplomatic stories. The hosts maintain a direct and conversational tone, interspersing their own reactions and humor, especially regarding cricket and political personalities.