Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 23 Apr 2019

1. Sri Lanka terror: death toll rises as funerals start

The first mass funeral for victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka is taking place today, with the death toll now confirmed to be at least 310. A state of emergency is in place and police have arrested 40 people. Investigators believe the attack was carried out by members of an Islamist organisation called the National Thowheed Jamath. At least eight British citizens were among those killed.

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