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1. After day of delays, witnesses say Tennessee unable to carry out execution of Christa Pike

   

   Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, media witnesses said, after the lethal injection was halted for hours as courts considered a last-minute appeal.

2. Trump says 'very bad' Canada is being 'taught a little lesson' as trade action escalates

   

   U.S. President Donald Trump's war of words with Canada continued Wednesday as he veered off a prepared script at an event marking Hispanic Heritage Month in the States to chastise Canadian leaders for being what he called "very bad."

3. Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight after co-pilot stabbed pilot, Israel says

   

   Passengers on a FlyDubai flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after passengers and crew foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, Israeli officials said, in a struggle that began when he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging.

4. Pentagon confirms U.S. military will cut 20% of generals and admirals

   

   U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20 per cent of its generals and admirals as he made a series of announcements in what he called his "state of the force" address.

5. Why pro-Trump ads — paid for with public money — are airing on U.S. TV

   

   With crucial midterm elections just weeks away, the White House is using taxpayer funds to air campaign-style TV ads featuring U.S. President Donald Trump.