Ukrainian Su-27 air force jet crashes in training, two pilots killed
A Ukrainian Su-27 air force fighter crashed during a training exercise on Tuesday, killing both the pilot and co-pilot, a statement from the general staff said.
No date set for UK parliament speaker’s exit: spokeswoman
The speaker of Britain’s lower house of parliament, John Bercow, will leave his post next summer, the BBC and other local media reported on Tuesday, but his office said he had made no announcement about a leaving date.
At least seven killed in train derailment in Morocco
At least seven people were killed and about 80 injured when a train was derailed near the Moroccan capital Rabat on Tuesday morning, a medical source said.
Brazilian left divided as far-right candidate cruises toward presidency
Efforts to unite the Brazilian left against right-wing presidential front-runner Jair Bolsonaro have snagged on internal squabbles, making it even harder to close a gap in opinion polls less than two weeks before the run-off election.
Stand together, Britain’s May calls for unity on Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May told her ministers on Tuesday they would secure a Brexit deal if they stood together, calling for a show of unity to silence those pressing her to rethink her strategy for leaving the European Union.
Inquiry into Libyan rebel’s killing threatens to open old wounds
Eastern Libyan authorities have resumed an investigation into the unexplained killing of a rebel commander in the 2011 uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, a case that could reopen old wounds.
EU grapples with signs of eroding democracy in Poland, Hungary
European Union ministers discussed for the sixth time on Tuesday concerns that Poland’s ruling nationalists are undercutting democratic institutions in their country, although ultimately there may be little the bloc can do about the problem.
U.S. military says 60 al Shabaab militants killed in Somalia air strike
A recent U.S. air strike in Somalia killed about 60 al Shabaab militants in the largest strike against the group in nearly a year, the U.S. military said on Tuesday.
Irish PM concerned decisive Brexit progress not made
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said he still believes a positive outcome is possible in Brexit talks but is concerned that decisive progress has not been made despite a step up in engagement between the sides.
French far-left leader, party targeted in anti-corruption raids
Anti-corruption investigators raided the home and party headquarters of French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon on Tuesday, part of a long-running investigation into the alleged misuse of European Parliament funds to pay party employees.
