The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say. ...
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Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happenExecution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. ...
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission endsLast UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government. ...
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since springRussia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported. ...
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says BurnhamMove to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused “more harm than good”. ...
Watch: Burnham says UK could go ‘all the way’ towards rejoining EUWatch: Burnham says UK could go ‘all the way’ towards rejoining EU
Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among options the government could look at – telling the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused “more harm than good”. ...
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilotsIsrael-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed this had been ruled out. ...
South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killedSouth Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed
The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country. ...
South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured threeSouth Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three
Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month. ...
Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in GazaGirl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Witnesses say Raseel’s tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack. ...