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Republican Matt Gaetz files bid to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy“Bring it on,” says the House Speaker as a right-wing rebel launches a bid to remove him from office. BBC News – US & Canada

Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killerDeals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease. BBC News – Africa

The Layman's Guide to Rare Earth Metals The term “rare-earth metals” is now cited almost daily by the popular media. But, just how much do you know about rare-earth met […]

HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester linkThe prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester. BBC News – Business

Israeli conscripts banned as guards after allegations of sex with Palestinian inmateA female soldier allegedly had an intimate relationship with a Palestinian serving a life sentence. BBC News – Middle East

Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife havenOnce a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Spain: Nightclub fire kills 13 in MurciaAuthorities say at least 14 others are missing following the blaze in the south-eastern city of Murcia. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to pre-election tax cutsThe PM says his focus is easing living costs, amid Tory unrest on day one of the party’s conference. BBC News – UK

Hardline Republicans seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthyRep Matt Gaetz will seek to remove the Speaker this week, saying Republicans need “trustworthy” leadership. BBC News – US & Canada

Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali. BBC News – Africa