A solar-powered plane has landed in California, completing a risky, three-day flight across the Pacific as part of its journey around the world.

A private space company said it has landed a rocket upright and gently enough to be used again, a milestone in commercial aeronautics.

Irelands largest two airports had emergency landings today.

A transatlantic flight from Mexico to Paris was forced to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, due to a fire in the cargo hold.