The country previously denied responsibility for Wednesday's crash, which killed 176 people.

Alliance leader Naomi Long set to become justice minister in new executive.

The 100-year-old tortoise of legendary libido is credited with saving his species from extinction.

Serena Williams thrashes Amanda Anisimova in just 43 minutes to reach the final of the Auckland Classic.

Rafael Nadal is set to play Novak Djokovic as Spain take on Serbia in the inaugural ATP Cup final in Sydney.

Test yourself against NFL experts Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell to see if you can predict the divisional round results.

Counter-terrorism police admit "error of judgement" after including the group in an extremism guide.

The Sussexes hope talks over their future can be concluded "sooner rather than later", reports say.

The US State Department says it would be an "abuse" to send suspect Anne Sacoolas back to the UK.

Fleabag creator puts her Golden Globes tuxedo on eBay to support the relief effort in Australia.

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdraws from the Australian Open as she continues her recovery from a knee injury.

The US must fully accept North Korea's demands so nuclear discussions can restart, an official says.

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Waterfront high-rises are demolished after the Supreme Court ruled they violated environmental laws.

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will be out for four months following a knee operation.

President Tsai Ing-wen sweeps to victory in what is seen as a rebuke to China's growing influence.

Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill appointed first and deputy first ministers of Northern Ireland.

Jordan Ayew earns Crystal Palace a point at home to Arsenal, who have goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent off.

The gastropods are accused of putting lives at risk by damaging a control board inside traffic lights.

Iran admits it "unintentionally" shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, after days of denial.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his first goal for AC Milan since rejoining the club as they ease past Cagliari.