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Plane carrying MH17 victims arrives in Netherlands
A Dutch military plane carrying bodies from Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has landed in Eindhoven.
Thai migrant worker killed by rocket attack in Israel
A third civilian has been killed by Hamas rocket attacks on Israel.
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Prisoner 'gouges own eyes out in protest at conditions'
An investigation has been launched after a prisoner reportedly gouged his own eyes out over high temperatures in his cell.
The prisoner, who has not been named, was taken to hospital following the incident at HMP Nottingham on Monday.
Some reports have linked the incident to a protest about high temperatures inside the prison, but the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has denied these claims.
The MoJ confirmed the prisoner was taken to hospital following "an act of self harm," but refused to release details of the nature of the injuries he sustained.
Taiwan TransAsia plane crash 'kills 51 and injures 7'
Fifty-one passengers have been killed and the remaining seven injured after a TransAsia Airways plane crashed during a failed emergency landing in Taiwan, China's Xinhua news agency reports.
David Ward MP apologises for Twitter comments
Bradford MP David Ward has apologised for comments he made on Twitter about Israel and Gaza.
BREAKING: @davidwardmp apologises for his comments in a statement sent out by @libdempress
The Liberal Democrat said in a statement through the party:
– David Ward MPI utterly condemn the violence on both sides in Israel and Gaza.
I condemn the actions of Hamas, and my comments were not in support of firing rockets into Israel. If they gave the opposite impression, I apologise.
However, while I defend the right of Israel to exist and defend itself, I will continue to speak out for the rights of the Palestinian people who are facing untold suffering. More must be done by the world community to end this humanitarian crisis and protect the families living in Gaza. I can understand their plight and desperation.
A cease fire in this conflict is essential. If we are to end the suffering, and establish a safer society for people in Gaza, the first step must be an end to violence on both sides.
.@libdempress say: “In light of apology, whips and party will decide in due course if further disciplinary action should be taken.”
UN: Strong possibility humanitarian law violated in Gaza
The UN's Human Rights chief Navi Pullay said Israel's military action in Gaza could amount to war crimes. Speaking earlier today, she said:
– Navi PullayThere seems to be a strong possibility that humanitarian law has been violated in a manner that could amount to war crimes.
Read: UN says one child killed every hour for past two days in Gaza
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Ex-MEP Nicole Sinclaire charged with money laundering
Former MEP Nicole Sinclaire has been charged with money laundering and misconduct in a public office, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Ms Sinclaire, who represented the We Demand A Referendum Party, allegedly used funds paid into her bank account by the European Parliament "in respect of false travelling expenses claims."
'Over 40 killed in Taiwan plane emergency landing'
More than 40 people have been killed in an emergency landing of a TransAsia Airways passenger plane in Taiwan's Penghu County, China's Xinhua news agency reports.
Largely fine with a risk of showers in the south
It will be largely fine this afternoon but there is a risk of thundery showers in the south.
ITV Weather Presenter Becky Mantin has the latest forecast:
Flags to fly at half mast over Downing St this afternoon
The Prime Minister said the Union flag and Dutch flag will hang at half-mast over Downing Street from this afternoon, as the coffins of those killed in the MH17 flight begin to arrive in the Netherlands.
Flying Union flag and Dutch flag at half-mast over Downing St from 14.30 in memory of all MH17 victims as first coffins arrive in Eindhoven
