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Four climbers die on Everest Four climbers have died while coming down from the top of Mount Everest, sparking questions over whether too many people are climbing the mountain. Mount Everest

New mobile SIM 'to beat bullies' A new SIM card called Bemilo launches to puts adults in control over how children use a mobile phone. A boy using a mobile phone

Geri Halliwell to judge X Factor Geri Halliwell will be a guest judge at the X Factor auditions, the show confirms. Geri Halliwell

Injured hero police dog honoured A hero police dog that survived a stabbing attack while on duty has been awarded for his bravery by the Dogs Trust. Aman, winner of 'Hero Service Dog'

Wet weather is trouble for bees April was the wettest for more than a century and it's been causing big problems for bees. Joe finds out why. Bees

SpaceX Falcon rocket launches safely SpaceX's Falcon rocket launched successfully in Florida on Tuesday morning. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft atop rocket Falcon 9 lifts off from Pad 40 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Titusville, Florida.

will.i.am does Olympic torch moonwalk The Voice star will.i.am took a break from coaching duties to carry the Olympic torch in Taunton, Somerset! will.i.am on the Olympic Torch Relay

Plan B and Leona in earplugs plea Plan B says he wants music fans to wear earplugs to protect their hearing after admitting he has suffered from tinnitus. Musician Ben Drew (Plan B)

Millions watch Pacific eclipse The eclipse could be seen by people on both sides of the Pacific Ocean from Japan to the United States. Ring of fire eclipse

Lockerbie bomber buried in Libya The funeral of the only man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, has taken place in Libya's capital Tripoli. Pallbearers carrying Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's coffin

Pictures: Earthquake causes destruction in Italy Pictures of damage from the strongest earthquake to hit Italy in three years, killing seven people, injuring dozens more and destroying historical buildings. A destroyed clock tower.

Olympic torches being sold online Some Olympic torchbearers are putting their torches up for sale online. Two London 2012 Olympic torches

Ennis 'annoyed' at hurdles mix-up The heptathlete missed out on a new personal best time after organisers at Manchester's Great CityGames set up the wrong number of hurdles. Jessica Ennis competing at the Great CityGames in Manchester

How to build an aircraft carrier Joe gets a special tour of one the Royal Navy's newest aircraft carriers which is still being built. HMS Queen Elizabeth section is moved from HM Naval Base in Portsmouth

Chelsea win Champions League The side have won the tournament for the first time but manager Roberto Di Matteo's job still isn't safe. Chelsea celebrate Champions League win.

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