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Economics Update: Leave EU 'for fairer migration system' Vote Leave says the UK could have a "fairer, more humane" points-based immigration system if it left the EU, but Remain campaigners say it would "wreck" the economy.» ACCA Special Report - Banking »HOW THE REGULATORS CHANGE THE WORLD. FREE Download from Bigham Consulting» Pro boxers can fight at 2016 Olympics Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and all other pro boxers will be allowed to fight at the 2016 Olympics following a key rule change. World's longest rail tunnel opens The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel is officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work. Forty dead tiger cubs at Thai temple Forty dead tiger cubs are found in a freezer at a famous Thai Buddhist temple that is being closed amid accusations of trafficking and abuse. Corbyn's PMQs plans leaked, aide claims Jeremy Corbyn's communications chief claims the Labour leader's preparations for Prime Minister's Questions are being leaked by his own staff. N Korean editorial praises 'wise' Trump An editorial in North Korean state media says Donald Trump is a "wise politician" whose victory in US elections could be good for the North. Liam whistleblower had 'gut' feeling A woman who lived near the family of murdered toddler Liam Fee tells how she contacted social services after getting a "gut wrenching" feeling something was wrong with the boy. Thousands arrested for drug driving There were almost 8,000 arrests last year for drug driving in England and Wales, figures obtained by BBC Radio 5 live show. Chinese stowaway found on Dubai flight A Chinese teenager is found hiding in the cargo hold of an Emirates passenger jet that had flown from Shanghai to Dubai. Tributes to TV sitcom writer Carla Lane Stars pay tribute to "dynamic, beautiful" TV writer Carla Lane, creator of 1980s Liverpool sitcoms Bread and Butterflies, who has died aged 87. Shark bites off Australian surfer's leg A surfer is in a critical condition after losing a leg in a shark attack at a beach in Western Australia. VIDEO: TV sitcom writer Carla Lane dies Television writer Carla Lane, who created shows including 1980s Liverpool sitcom Bread, has died aged 87. VIDEO: DiCaprio silent at £11,400 phone launch Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy turn up - but won't talk - at the launch of a high-end, high-price smartphone. VIDEO: Peake: Spacewalk my finest moment While Tim Peake has been in space he has handed out Brit Awards, run the London Marathon, and even done a spacewalk. VIDEO: Does new plastic fiver survive the wash? The Bank of England will unveil the final design of its new £5 note this week. We put plastic and paper notes through the washing machine test. VIDEO: Inside the world's longest rail tunnel The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel will be officially opened in Switzerland today after nearly two decades of construction work. VIDEO: Britain's tricky history with Europe Ahead of the UK's referendum, the BBC's Rob Watson explores Britain's very tricky history with our European neighbours. Brexit migration plan and 'sitcom queen' The focus is on Vote Leave's vow to limit immigration with a new points-based system, guilty verdicts in a Fife murder trial and the tributes to TV writer Carla Lane. Hollande: Will he, won't he stand again? President Hollande has endured a torrid time in power, with labour disputes currently rocking France. But don't write off his chances of a second term, says Hugh Schofield. How European is Scotland? Ahead of the EU referendum on 23 June, journalist Allan Little looks at the relationship Scotland has with Europe and the possible implications north of the border if the UK ends its membership. Immigration points-based systems compared Calls for a points-based immigration system ignore the one currently in place. What does it look like? Thai Tiger Temple's long history of controversy At least 137 tigers are being rescued from a temple in Thailand. But why is this happening and what will now happen to the animals? 'Hipster coffee' gets Australia hot and frothing Is it a coffee separated into its component parts, or a harbinger of humanity’s last days? Ming 'dusty old pot' sells for £3m A "dusty old cup" found in a university cabinet sells for £3m after it is found to be a rare piece from the Chinese Ming dynasty. Hodgson wrong to drop Drinkwater - Shearer England boss Roy Hodgson opted for "reputation not form" by leaving Danny Drinkwater out of his Euro 2016 squad, says ex-striker Alan Shearer. Serena powers into quarter-finals World number one Serena Williams beats Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-1 in their rain-delayed fourth-round match at the French Open. Greenway retires from England duty England batter Lydia Greenway says "it's time to take a step back" as she ends her 13-year international career. Murray set for Gasquet quarter-final Andy Murray will meet Richard Gasquet in their French Open quarter-final, postponed from Tuesday, at 13:00 BST at the earliest. OECD warns of Brexit 'negative shock' The UK's economy would suffer "a large negative shock" if it left the EU, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development warns. UK house price growth slows in May The annual rate of house price growth across the UK cooled further in May, after slowing the previous month, according to the Nationwide. Expats urged to register for EU vote Britons living abroad are being urged to register to vote in the EU referendum before the 7 June midnight cut off, after reports of confusion over the deadline. TUC says EU exit would hit wages The TUC says wages would be £38 a week lower by 2030 if the UK votes to leave the EU - but the RMT union says workers do not gain from membership. 'Delays' in motor neurone disease care One in five people with motor neurone disease waits more than a year to see a brain specialist for help with diagnosis, a snapshot survey by the MND Association suggests. NHS will not fund anti-HIV drug plan Charities express anger after NHS England confirms it will not fund a "game-changer" drug treatment that can prevent HIV. Universities criticised over strike pay Any money universities saved by docking wages of lecturers who took strike action last week should be donated to student hardship funds, a union says. Smaller class size policy questioned An adviser to the Welsh Government questions the effectiveness of its plans to cut infant class sizes. MySpace and Tumblr hit by 'mega breach' More than 400 million hacked account IDs from Tumblr and MySpace are being offered for sale on the net. Facebook copy created in North Korea A crude clone of the Facebook social media site briefly appears in North Korea before going offline. Green energy surges to record levels The world added far more renewable energy sources than fossil fuels in 2015, with developing countries overtaking richer nations on green spending. Asteroids 'dumped water in molten Moon' Water found deep in the Moon was delivered when icy asteroids splashed into magma oceans 4.3 billion years ago, a study suggests. Marilyn's 90th celebrated in photo show Marilyn Monroe is being celebrated in a pop-up photo exhibition marking what would have been her 90th birthday. Potter play: Ron and Hermione revealed Photographs of the actors who play Ron and Hermione in the new Harry Potter play have been released. The invention that stops girls missing school every month In Malawi, girls often miss school when they have a period because they cant afford sanitary pads. One woman in Blantyre has come up with a solution. Five ways to survive a three-generation household Multigenerational homes are expected to rise, a report says. What's it like to have grandparents, parents and children living under the same roof? 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