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1. British prosecutors identify Novichok poisoning suspects

UK's Crown Prosecution has named the two Russian nationals accused of attempted murder of Sergei Skripal, Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey and use and possession of Novichok, contrary to the Chemical Weapons Act.

2. Plane quarantined at JFK airport amid reports of sick passengers

A plane has been quarantined amid reports a number of passengers have become ill aboard a flight from Dubai that arrived at New York's Kennedy Airport. Video footage shows the jet sitting on the tarmac.

3. Man crashes truck into Texas TV station

A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his truck into a building housing a Texas television station on Wednesday morning.

4. Algae overcomes suspect fleeing police

A Florida suspect was trying to swim from police when he swallowed toxic algae and begged for help.

5. Volvo introduces fully autonomous sleeping vehicle concept 

Volvo has introduced its fully autonomous sleeping vehicle concept - the Volvo 360c. It's been designed to offer an alternative to short-haul flights.

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