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1. North Korea says it tested rail-launched ballistic missiles

   

   North Korea said Thursday it successfully launched ballistic missiles from a train for the first time and was continuing to bolster its defences, after the two Koreas test-fired missiles hours apart in duelling displays of military might.

2. SpaceX makes history with 1st all-civilian crew launched into orbit

   

   A billionaire and three less-wealthy private citizens took off on a SpaceX rocket just after 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, becoming the first all-civilian crew launched into Earth orbit.

3. 'We have been failed,' Olympic champion Simone Biles says in emotional testimony on sex abuse

   

   Olympic gold medallists Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman blasted USA Gymnastics and the FBI in blunt and tearful testimony on Wednesday for standing by while Larry Nassar abused them and hundreds of other athletes.

4. UN cannot demand proof of COVID-19 vaccine at next week's General Assembly, Gutteres says

   

   United Nations chief Antonio Guterres stressed on Wednesday that he cannot ask world leaders to show they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, after New York City officials said proof should be required for anyone entering the upcoming UN General Assembly Hall.

5. How the Taliban's win in Afghanistan could reshape the jihadist movement

   

   The Taliban movement is now the most powerful symbol in the radical jihadist movement — but it risks becoming a victim of its own success.