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'About 170 migrants dead' in Mediterranean shipwrecks
The UNHCR fears about 170 migrants have died in two separate shipwrecks in the Mediterranean.

Trump offers 'compromise' to end government shutdown
His plan includes a concession on so-called Dreamer immigrants but Democrats have already rejected it.

Police speak to Philip for not wearing seatbelt
The duke was seen driving at Sandringham, two days after a crash that injured two women.

Londonderry: Bomb explodes in car outside courthouse
A device explodes outside Bishop Street Court House in Londonderry shortly after a warning.

Jaden Moodie: Man charged with murdering teenager
Ayoub Majdouline, 18, is charged with murdering the 14-year-old in east London.

Carter Cookson: Baby who needed new heart dies
His parents, who lost their first son in 2013, say Carter Cookson has "gained his angel wings".

DR Congo court upholds Tshisekedi presidential election win
The court rejects an appeal against Felix Tshisekedi's victory launched by his defeated rival.

Heathrow: Man charged with flying drone near airport
George Rusu is accused of using a drone on a field near the runway days after a scare at Gatwick.

Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at hospital
An investigation is under way after patients contracted a fungal infection associated with pigeon droppings.

Skywatchers await 'super blood wolf moon'
During the spectacular event, the Earth's natural satellite turns a striking shade of red.

Gosport hospital deaths: Evidence 'strong enough to bring charges'
More than 450 patients died after being prescribed painkillers at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.

Mexico pipeline blast kills 71 and injures dozens more
Scores more were injured as they scrambled to steal fuel in Tlahuelilpan, near the capital.

Windsor Davies: It Ain't Half Hot Mum actor dies aged 88
Windsor Davies was best known for playing Tudor Bryn "Shut Up" Williams in the TV series.

The Papers: 'May in meltdown' and Bercow 'may stay as speaker'
Several papers report the prime minister's Brexit woes continue.

'I wear a mask to prevent cold allergy reaction'
Max Fisher, 23, gets red, itchy welts and swelling when in contact with anything cold.

Would you share make-up with a stranger?
In China, people can scan a code to enter a room full of make-up and pricey skin creams.

Girl Scouts of America offer badge in cybersecurity
It's part of a drive to get more girls involved in science, technology engineering and mathematics from a young age.

How do you transport a rhino from Germany to the UK?
Follow Najuma the black rhino as she is transported from Germany to a new home in Yorkshire.

Boo the Pomeranian dog dies 'from a broken heart'
Boo the Pomeranian showed signs of heart problems after his doggy "best friend" died, his owners say.

Meet the Avenue Q puppet coach Nigel Plaskitt
Avenue Q puppet coach Nigel Plaskitt passes on his puppeteering skills to young actors.