RAF in 'utterly shocking' unauthorised Hercules plane landing in Ireland

A diplomatic spat has broken out between the UK and Ireland after a RAF aircraft landed at Shannon Airport without permission in a "serious" incident. The Hercules transport plane came down in County Clare but clearance from the Dublin government was not sought in advance. British diplomats told Irish officials there had been a "communication breakdown" and there are set to be more discussions to make sure "correct procedures are followed in future".