Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
‘This may be the last time you hear my voice’: Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
Inside the ‘kill-zone’ on Ukraine’s front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
From escaping child marriage ‘to an old pervert’ to becoming Sierra Leone’s first lady
The private world of one of Africa’s most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old’s tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a “dangerous escalation”.
How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent “disloyal”.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
