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New rail strikes ballot to start soon – RMT's Mick LynchMick Lynch says the union will keep talking to rail firms, after it rejected an offer on pay on Friday. BBC News – Business

Turkey earthquake failures leave Erdogan looking vulnerableThe biggest earthquake since 1939 raises questions over whether such a tragedy could have been avoided. BBC News – Middle East

Cuban exodus: 'I just don't see a future here for me'Many Cubans see emigration as their only chance to fulfil their dreams of achieving a better life. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey earthquake: The community lost under a destroyed apartment blockA window with a butterfly print curtain is the first clue in a story about loss in a devastating quake. BBC News – Europe

Richard Sharp: BBC chairman made errors on Johnson loan, MPs sayA committee says Mr Sharp did not give the “full facts” while applying for the job at the BBC. BBC News – UK

US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified objectThe flying object “violated airspace” over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. BBC News – US & Canada

Namibia baby abandonment law: 'I wanted someone to take better care of my son'Namibia no longer prosecutes women who abandon their babies but not everyone is aware of the new law. BBC News – Africa

RMT union rejects latest offers in rail disputeThe union calls the deals from both Network Rail and the train operating companies “dreadful”. BBC News – Business

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 22,000Tens of thousands of people have spent a freezing-cold fourth night in makeshift shelters. BBC News – Middle East