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Explosion at Texas fertiliser plant
Many people are reported injured with others trapped after an explosion at a fertiliser plant near Waco in the US state of Texas.
British victim of Alps crash named
The British driver who died after a coach carrying ski resort staff crashed in the French Alps was Maurice Wrightson, from County Durham, the Foreign Office says.
Israel 'will act on Syria weapons'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the BBC that Israel has a right to prevent weapons from falling into the wrong hands in Syria.
Crews tackle fire at paper mill
About 100 firefighters tackle a blaze at a paper mill on an industrial estate in Birmingham.
Man takes up right-to-die legal case
A paralysed man is taking up the legal challenge previously mounted by the late Tony Nicklinson for the right-to-die with the help of a doctor.
Catching the Boston bomber on film
How crowd footage from Boston could aid the investigation
Viewpoints: Tackling the sexualisation of children
How do we tackle the issue of sexualisation of children?
Apple shares fall below $400 mark
Shares in Apple fall to their lowest level in more than a year, on fears of slowing sales at the computer and mobile phone giant.
Fame may 'lead to a shorter life'
Having a glittering career in the public eye may come at the cost of a shorter life, according to an analysis of obituaries in a US newspaper.
US 'ricin' letter suspect arrested
A man is arrested in Mississippi after letters containing suspected ricin were sent to US President Barack Obama and a US senator.
Moths' hovering secrets revealed
Footage reveals how moths use their abdomens in flight control, bending their bodies to fine-tune the forces that keep them airborne.
Brighton considers drug-use rooms
Brighton council is to consider providing rooms where people can use illegal drugs safely without the fear of prosecution, in a bid to reduce deaths.
Boston bombs suspect 'seen on film'
Images of a potential suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings have been found on surveillance camera footage, officials say.
Delayed Thatcher debate takes place
MSPs at Holyrood are due to discuss the legacy of Baroness Thatcher in a debate which was postponed by a day to avoid a clash with her funeral.
Labour debates devolved income tax
A commission set up by Scottish Labour has said there is a "strong case for devolving income tax in full" to the Scottish Parliament.
Pre-school nursery hours to increase
Plans to increase free pre-school childcare are expected to be spelled out by the Scottish government.
Obama attacks gun law opponents
US President Barack Obama attacks senators who blocked a bipartisan plan to support expanded background checks on firearms.
Warning over 'quick house sales'
Consumers who want to sell their houses via so-called "quick sale" companies are in danger of being misled, according to the Office of Fair Trading(OFT).
1913: When Hitler, Trotsky, Tito, Freud and Stalin all lived in the same place
When Hitler, Trotsky, Tito, Freud and Stalin lived in the same place
VIDEO: Film recalls killed documentary maker
A new documentary looking at one of the UK's most respected photojournalists who was killed while covering the conflict in Libya will air on the US television network HBO.