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  1. More than 70 migrants feared dead after shipwreck

    Migrants in boat
    Image caption: Many migrants make the dangerous journey to reach Europe (file image)

    At least 73 migrants are reported missing and presumed dead following a shipwreck off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has tweeted.

    Only seven survivors made it back to shore in "extremely dire conditions" and have been admitted to hospital, it added.

    The vessel was reportedly heading to Europe, the IOM said.