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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

US burrito chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed

Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

Man killed by immigration agent during operation in Maine, official says

It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg

The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.

Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death

The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.

US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety

Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.

Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports

The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air

The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris

The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.

Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.