'Pretty miraculous' - 11 rescued after pilot ditches plane in Atlantic

The survivors spent about five hours on a life raft before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida's coast.

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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

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Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack

That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

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Mayor of Californian city resigns over Chinese agent charge

Eileen Wang could face up to 10 years in prison following the Department of Justice allegations.

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US passengers of hantavirus cruise ship being monitored in Nebraska

Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.

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Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years

The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

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Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

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