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Twenty children have been killed in a minibus crash near the South African capital Pretoria, emergency services have said. The children died after the vehicle burst into flames following a collision with a truck just north of the capital. There were understood to be both primary and secondary school-aged children on board. Panyaza Lesufi, the official responsible for education in Gauteng province, has said it is a "dark day". The minibus collided with a truck on the single carriageway R25 in between Verena, Gauteng, and Bronkhorstpruit, which lies on the border of neighbouring Mpumalanga province. It is not yet known what the cause of the accident was, but pictures show the minibus entirely burnt out. In a statement, emergency medical service ER24 described arriving at the scene, where fire-fighters were tackling the flames. A number of children had already been pulled out by "members of the community", the statement said. "Once the flames had been extinguished, paramedics found that approximately 13 children lying trapped inside the vehicle. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for the children and they were declared dead on the scene," the statement added. ER24 and the Gauteng Education Department have since confirmed the number has risen to 20. "This is a huge loss and we're deeply pained by the tragic news," the education department tweeted. It was announced on Friday that road deaths over the long Easter weekend had jumped 50% on last year.

Antonio Conte says he understands and respects John Terry’s decision to leave Chelsea but insists the defender will be a "serious loss" to the club. The Blues and the 36-year-old skipper both announced on Monday that he will leave Stamford Bridge after 22 years when his contract expires in the summer. Terry has won 14 major trophies since making his debut in 1998 but has struggled for game-time this season, with Conte preferring to go with Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill and David Luiz in a three at the back, but the Italian says his departure will hurt the team. "I am not surprised about this [the reaction]. I am repeating that John, for me in this first season, is very important. He is helping me on and off the pitch," Conte said. "He is a great captain, the problem is that John wants to play regularly and for this reason we have to respect his decision. I was a footballer and when you arrive at this point of your career, and your body tells you to continue it is right to. "We have to respect his decision. If you ask me if next season it is a serious loss...yes, I think so. I am seeing what John is doing this season in the changing room. We are building a foundation and he is important to this." Chelsea play Tottenham at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final but Conte could be without Cahill after revealing that the defender was treated this week for a small stone in his kidney. The 31-year-old was admitted to hospital on Tuesday after training and released on Thursday following treatment and tests but the Blues boss says it is "very difficult" for Cahill to be ready for the cup tie. "He arrived at the training ground with a bit of fever," Conte said. "Our doctor preferred to bring him to the hospital and to check his condition. Not a serious problem, but now Gary is getting better and is improving a lot. "If you ask me for tomorrow, my answer is it is very difficult. This period is not a lucky period for us." Asked whether Terry could come back into the side to replace Cahill, Conte added: "This is a semi-final and in this season we try to have in every position two options - the player that usually players and another. "When John plays it is more central, but that is David Luiz. I have to think about the right solution."

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MPs voted by 522 votes to 13 - with Labour and Lib Dem helping secure the two-thirds majority needed to bring forward the election from 2020. The prime minister urged voters to "give her the mandate to speak for Britain and to deliver for Britain". Jeremy Corbyn said a Labour government would stop Mrs May from using Brexit to make the UK an "offshore tax haven". Speaking in Croydon on his first campaign stop, the Labour leader said if elected, he would raise the minimum wage to £10 an hour and increase spending on the NHS, social care and council housing. The BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg said sources suggested Mr Corbyn wanted to frame the election as being about the delivery of public services, and the kind of economy the UK will have after Brexit. She said she also understood that Mr Corbyn had ruled out "progressive alliances" with other parties, such as the Greens, as a way of thwarting Conservative attempts to increase their majority. The next general election had been expected in 2020, but the Fixed Term Parliaments Act allows for one to be held earlier if it has the support of two-thirds of MPs. The Commons backed holding a poll in 50 days time by a majority of 509. Defending the move, Mrs May told MPs there was a "window of opportunity" to hold a poll before Brexit negotiations began in earnest in June. The prime minister is hoping to significantly boost her current Commons majority of 17 to increase her authority, ahead of 18 months of talks which will determine the manner of the UK's exit from the EU. Mrs May, who became PM last July after the EU referendum, told MPs that it would wrong for the UK to find itself reaching the most "difficult and sensitive" phase of Brexit negotiations in late 2018 and early 2019 at a time when a general election was "looming on the horizon". During a special Commons debate, she said it was the "right and responsible" thing to do hold the election now to help the UK prepare for life outside the EU. Speaking later, on her first campaign speech in Bolton, Mrs May contrasted the "strong and stable leadership" she could provide with what she warned would be a "coalition of chaos" if Jeremy Corbyn was elected. The Lib Dems, she said, were willing to "prop up" Labour, while she warned the SNP's "tunnel vision" over Scottish independence risked destabilising the country. The SNP, whose MPs abstained in Wednesday's vote, has accused Mrs May of political opportunism and said only it stands in the way of a "hard-line" Tory government. Nine Labour MPs opposed the snap election as did three independents and the SDLP's Alasdair McDonnell. Although Parliament will not be officially dissolved until early May, campaigning is already under way - with Lib Dem leader Tim Farron addressing a rally of activists in south-west London earlier on Wednesday. Mrs May has said she will not take part in any TV leaders' debates, leading to criticism from Mr Corbyn and other party leaders that she is "running scared". As the Commons backed the General Election - which will be held just over two years after the Conservatives won a narrow victory in the May 2015 poll - senior politicians from all parties have been clarifying their intentions. Former Conservative chancellor George Osborne said he would not be standing again in Tatton in order to concentrate on his job as editor of the Evening Standard, although he hinted at a possible return to frontline politics in the future. But former Lib Dem deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has said he will stand in Sheffield Hallam, while it has been reported that Conservative grandee Ken Clarke will again contest Rushcliffe, a seat he has represented since 1970. He had previously said he intended to stand down in 2020. Meanwhile, Labour's ruling National Executive Committee has confirmed that existing MPs who wish to stand again will be automatically selected and that any unsuccessful candidates from 2015 will be asked to put themselves forward. The NEC will directly fill any vacancies in England triggered by retirements while the parties in Scotland and Wales will handle their own procedures. In a statement, it said it regretted that local parties in England would not be able to select candidates as normal but it would be "simply impossible to hold trigger ballots, selection hustings and meetings in the 631 Parliamentary constituencies" before the 11 May deadline for nominations.

Cristiano Ronaldo has pleaded with the Real Madrid fans to stop booing him after he scored a hat-trick against Bayern Munich to help his side into the semi-finals of the Champions League. The forward, who had netted twice in the first leg, was the subject of jeers from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd in the first half after a couple of wayward shots. But he proved to be the difference after the break in Madrid's 4-2 win after extra-time, setting up a 6-3 aggregate victory. The Portuguese forward's header cancelled out Robert Lewandowski's goal late in the second half and he then finished off Bayern with strikes in either half of extra-time. And the four-time World Player of the Year put his finger to his lips to the supporters after scoring his first of the night. "I'm not asking them to name streets after me, the only thing I ask is that they don't boo me here," he told Spanish TV station Antena 3. "I want them to stop booing me because I always give my best and even when I don't score I try to help Real Madrid." His third goal of the night saw him become the first player to reach 100 goals in the Champions League. Manager Zinedine Zidane lavished praise on Ronaldo but reminded him that Real players had to get used to the pressure from supporters. "Perhaps the fans won't boo him anymore, but this is the Bernabeu and it can happen from time to time and he knows that," the former France captain said. "The only thing he did was to stay calm and he proved himself on the pitch. There are few players that are always there in the key moments, and the fans will be grateful for what Cristiano has done here. "He always knows that when there's an important occasion, he's going to be there and he showed it again tonight. "What he did is outside any sort of category. There are few players who can do what Ronaldo has done and we all know that."

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The US and China are working on a "range of options" on North Korea, the US top security adviser has said, as tensions mount over the country's nuclear and missile programmes. Lt Gen HR McMaster told ABC News there was consensus with China that this was a situation that "could not continue". The comments come after a failed missile test launch by North Korea and a massive military parade. President Trump had earlier said China was "working with us" on the issue. Beijing, Pyongyang's biggest ally, has come under pressure from Washington to exert more pressure on its neighbour. Sunday's comments appear to be the first confirmation that both countries are working together on how to deal with the North Korean issue. Gen McMaster, who was in the Afghan capital, Kabul, said the latest launch "fits a pattern of provocative and destabilising and threatening behaviour". "The president has made clear that he will not accept the United States and its allies and partners in the region being under threat from this hostile regime with nuclear weapons," he said. Image copyright Reuters Image caption North Korea displayed its military capabilities during a huge parade in Pyongyang "I think there's an international consensus now, including the Chinese and the Chinese leadership, that this is a situation that just can't continue." President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed North Korea during a meeting last week. Mr Xi offered co-operation on "communication and co-ordination", the BBC's Robin Brant in Shanghai reports. Earlier on Sunday, South Korean and US military officials said a North Korean missile had detonated soon after launch. The US Pacific Command said it believed it to be a ballistic missile. Investigations were continuing, but one unnamed US official said it was unlikely to have been an intercontinental (ICBM) missile. Ballistic missiles follow high trajectories and are initially powered and guided, but fall to their target under gravity. ICBMs follow a sub-orbital trajectory, others stay within the atmosphere. North Korea's aim is to be able to put a nuclear warhead on an ICBM that can reach targets around the world. Pyongyang has claimed to have miniaturised nuclear warheads for use on missiles, though experts have cast doubt on that given the lack of evidence. The state has already conducted five nuclear tests and a series of missile launches in contravention of UN resolutions. It has suffered test failures in the past but they have not deterred its development programme. Meanwhile, US Vice-President Mike Pence is on a 10-day tour of Asia intended to reassure allies of US commitment to their security. In the South Korean capital, Seoul, Mr Pence called the failed launch a "provocation". He is set to discuss North Korea with acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn. UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson meanwhile issued another warning to North Korea after its failed missile launch. "They must stop these belligerent acts and comply with UN resolutions," he said. On Friday, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that the situation in the region was escalating, and that "conflict could break out at any moment". Adding to the tension in the Korean peninsula

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte blamed himself for the defeat at Manchester United, and says there is now a 50-50 battle for the title. The Blues came undone in a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday, as goals from Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera secured the three points for Jose Mourinho's men. Conte told Sky Sports: "I think they deserved to win. They showed more desire than us and more motivation, but in this case the fault is with the coach. "In this case I wasn't able to transfer the right motivation to play this type of game." Chelsea have a favourable run-in compared to Tottenham, but with the gap now at just four points Conte claimed that the title race has become a 50-50 tussle. "We lost two games. The two games were totally different - we didn't deserve to lose against [Crystal] Palace - today we deserved to lose. There are six finals until now and the end. The league is open. We have a 50 per cent probability of winning the league. "The pressure is normal - I prefer to have the pressure rather than not fight for the title and to joke in very moment. We are lucky to have the pressure - last season Chelsea had no pressure as they were 10th place. "Something important is happening this season. We are doing a quick job, a miracle this season considering the problems last season." Chelsea's Italian head coach Antonio Conte shouts from the touchline He added: "I am concerned, we have to work together and find quickly the right desire and ambition to win this title. "For us it is a fantastic target. For me if we were able to reach this target it would be a miracle. We must understand this and find the right motivation. "We stay in a great position, but Tottenham are in good form and playing very well and with enthusiasm. We must have the same."

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid took control of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich with a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Arena. The Portugal international netted the 99th and 100th European goals of his illustrious career - either side of Javi Martinez's dismissal for two yellows - as the holders stole the initiative ahead of next week's return at the Bernabeu. Things could have been different for Bayern had Arturo Vidal, who headed the hosts ahead on 25 minutes, doubled their lead with the penalty he blazed over in first-half stoppage-time. Instead, it proved to be a salvage mission for 10-man Bayern, who did well to prevent Real from running away with the tie in the final half hour, Manuel Neuer's heroics single-handedly keeping the tie alive. Despite being boosted by the return of Neuer, Bayern were dealt a huge blow ahead of kick-off with the news Robert Lewandowski had failed to recover from a shoulder injury in time to feature. The lack of Bayern firepower made for a cagey start to proceedings as two of Europe's heavyweights met for a record 17th time in the Champions League. Once Real had awoken from their slumber they created the first opening on 18 minutes, Karim Benzema's header drawing Neuer into a fine saw, tipping the ball onto the bar. That sparked Bayern into life as David Alaba whistled a sweet strike wide before the hosts took the lead, Vidal rising highest to head Arjen Robben's corner through Keylor Navas' hands. Vidal should have doubled his on 41 minutes but he failed to add the finishing touch to Robben's inch-perfect cross, heading wide with the goal gaping. After Neuer had saved a Ronaldo shot, and Toni Kroos had flashed an effort wide, Vidal was handed the chance to atone from the penalty spot, after Dani Carvajal was penalised for handling Franck Ribery's goal-bound effort. However, the Chilean failed to underline Bayern's superiority, blazing over the target from 12 yards. It took just two minutes from the restart for Real to make their most of their reprieve, Ronaldo applying the finishing touch to Carvajal's driven cross as he ended his 659-minute wait for a Champions League goal Gareth Bale came close to heading Real in front, but Neuer produced a sublime save to deny to Welshman, who was anonymous until his 56th-minute effort. The game swung in Real's favour after a rash three-minute spell for Martinez, whose two fouls on Ronaldo yielded bookings, leaving Bayern a man down for the final 30 minutes. Real laid siege on the Bayern goal but found Neuer in impenetrable form, with the German denying Benzema and Ronaldo in quick succession with fine saves. But the pressure finally told as Ronaldo stole a march on Juan Bernat to poke Marco Asensio's fine cross through Neuer's legs on 77 minutes. Marcelo lashed an effort wide and Benzema and Sergio Ramos had goals ruled out for offside as Real failed to put the tie to bed, Bayern clinging on to their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

Doctors can withdraw life support from a sick baby with a rare genetic condition against his parents' wishes, a High Court judge has ruled. Specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital said eight-month-old Charlie Gard has irreversible brain damage and should be moved to palliative care. His parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard, from London, had wanted to take him to the US for a treatment trial. They said they were "devastated" by the decision but intended to appeal. Their solicitor, Laura Hobey-Hamsher, said they could not understand why Mr Justice Francis had not "at least given Charlie the chance of treatment". She said the couple would take further advice on challenging the ruling once their legal team had studied it. They have three weeks to lodge an appeal. Hospital bosses said they would continue to provide life-support treatment until a decision about an appeal had been made. 'Brave and dignified' In his judgement, Mr Justice Francis said he made the decision with the "heaviest of hearts" but with "complete conviction" that it was in the best interests of the child. He paid tribute to Charlie's parents for "their brave and dignified campaign on his behalf" and "their absolute dedication to their wonderful boy, from the day that he was born". The judge, who had visited Charlie in hospital, added: "I know this is the darkest day for Charlie's parents...my heart goes out to them. "I only hope in time they will come to accept it is in Charlie's best interests to let him slip away peacefully, and not put him through more pain and suffering." Charlie, who was born on 4 August, has a disorder called mitochondrial depletion syndrome, a rare disease which affects the genetic building blocks that give energy to cells. It causes progressive muscle weakness and brain damage. His parents, of Bedfont, west London, had told the Family Division of the High Court they wanted to give their baby "one chance of life". In their bid to fund the treatment abroad they set up a crowdfunding campaign which has raised in excess of £1.25m from more than 80,000 donors. A GoFundMe spokesman said it will "be speaking privately to the family" about what would happen to the money raised. Mr Gard was "shaking and visibly very upset" as he waited for the judgment, BBC News correspondent Helena Lee, who was in court, said. When the judge ruled the treatment could be withdrawn, he shouted out "no". Both he and Ms Yates broke down in tears and buried their heads in their hands. They left the court building without listening to the judge's full reasoning behind his judgement. During five days of evidence, Mr Justice Francis heard competing arguments over what should happen to Charlie. Debra Powell QC, representing hospital bosses, had told the court a number of "world-renowned" experts agreed the child should not be given long-term life support as his "quality of life" is "so poor". Barrister Victoria Butler-Cole, who was appointed to represent the eight month old, said proposed treatment in the US was "purely experimental" and continuing his life support would only "prolong the process of dying". But the parents' barrister, Sophia Roper, argued Charlie would not suffer significant harm if he was taken to the United States and should be given a chance to improve. She also claimed his parents' wishes should carry "great weight".

Barcelona star Neymar will miss El Clasico on April 23 after receiving a three-match ban following his red card against Malaga. The news is a major blow to the Catalan side, who currently lie three points behind Real Madrid in the race for the La Liga title, having played a game more than their rivals. The Brazilian forward was dismissed when he was shown two yellow cards against the Andalusians on Saturday, earning an automatic one-match suspension. However, his punishment was increased because he sarcastically applauded the fourth official as he walked down the tunnel. Barcelona are expected to appeal the decision but, as it stands, Neymar will be absent for home games against Real Sociedad and Osasuna, as well as the potentially pivotal match at the Bernabeu later this month. Neymar was booked in the first half during the 2-0 defeat at La Rosaleda for delaying a Malaga free-kick by tying his shoelaces in front of the ball, and he then charged into Roberto Rosales 25 minutes from time to earn his second yellow card. Barcelona boss Luis Enrique said after the match: "I think the interpretation of the yellow cards is special. "We have to be very careful in some games because there were some ugly challenges from behind that went unpunished and tying boots was."