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He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she

'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.

Some 20m tonnes of sewage spills into water annually
NI Water says the spills will continue unless it gets more funding to improve the sewerage network.

'I'm proud I came last at the London Marathon'
Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.

Lack of officers delays fatal school crash investigation
The family of a girl killed when a car crashed into her school are told there are too few forensic experts.

Chris Mason: Measure draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

What is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?
The UK government has passed new legislation to let it send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Dominica decriminalises same-sex relations
Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.

German far-right party aide held in China spy probe
Prosecutors identify the suspect as Jian G and accuse him of passing information to Chinese intelligence.

Post Office inquiry to hear from former in-house lawyer
Susan Crichton was part of the Post Office's legal team until 2013, as the Horizon IT scandal developed.

Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants, says minister
The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger
Natalie's life changed in an instant when she was attacked in a bar by a woman she had never met.

Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
Abolition of the not proven verdict and smaller juries are among the proposed reforms.

The government�s Rwanda policy takes off
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical advice

'Korda producing excellence that should prompt wider acclaim'
Nelly Korda's run of five consecutive wins should mark her out as one of the sporting greats of our time, writes Iain Carter.

Ten dead after Malaysia navy helicopters collide
One of the aircraft clipped the other's rotor before the two crashed to the ground, footage shows.

Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths
The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.

'Seagull Boy', nine, wins European competition with uncanny impression
Cooper, from Derbyshire, travelled to Belgium to take part in the competition.

Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car
Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.

UK government borrowing higher than forecast
An unexpected rise in public borrowing could limit the scope of pre-election tax cuts, say analysts.

Aboriginal spears repatriated after 250 years
The four spears were taken by Captain Cook's crew during their first contact with Australia in 1770.

Migrants cram into small boat as BBC films in Calais
Home Affairs correspondent Tom Symonds watches as migrants set off from France for the UK.