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Remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel returning to Bulgaria

Greece is returning the remains of the symbol of Bulgarian national identity after decades of negotiations.

Drug trial seeks to halt DR Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak

At least 4,000 deaths have been confirmed.

Latvians vote for new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom

Prime minister Andris Kulbergs, a supporter of Ukraine, is seeking a full term in office.

Co-pilot on FlyDubai plane ‘attacked captain with cockpit’s crash axe’

The co-pilot was named as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, according to sources.

Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident identified as Omani national

Hamam al-Hammami had been barred from flying over Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, an official said.

Co-pilot who nearly crashed plane barred by Oman over extremism concerns

It was not immediately clear to what extent he was vetted when he was hired in the Emirates.

Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution

Hospital staff were working to save Pike’s life and clear the pentobarbital from her system as of late Thursday.

Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaos in new disruption tactic

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s top diplomat said officials have received proposals for a partial truce with Russia from the US, India, Turkey and Egypt.

Spain’s parliament rejects housing measures amid street protests

The votes were loudly jeered by protesters who had gathered nearby.

US gem hunter hails ‘American dream’ after finding ‘million-dollar diamond’

The gem is the largest diamond found this year at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.