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What we know about deadly Iran helicopter crash

There were eight other people accompanying the president who also died in the crash.

Iran declares five days of mourning for president

Mr Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area of north-western Iran.

War keeps Zelensky in power despite term expiring

In peacetime it would have expired, and an election would have been called.

Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 dead

It was not immediately clear if children were among the casualties.

Who is in charge of Iran?

The most powerful figure is Ayatollah Khamenei, who has been supreme leader since 1989.

South Africa's top court bars Zuma from being lawmaker

MK secretery general Sihle Ngubane said the party was disappointed with the ruling.

South Africa's long job queues overshadow election

SA is facing crushingly high unemployment levels, with latest jobless figures up slightly to 33%

Metro disabled access 'shame' for Paralympic Paris

Paris is expecting 350,000 disabled fans to visit for the Games this summer.

'Stop threatening Taiwan', new President Lai tells China

Lai is loathed by China which sees him as a "secessionist".

Dublin-New York portal reopens with set hours

Dublin City Council said the livestream will operate in the coming weeks from 1100 to 2100 local time.

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