Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 23 Mar 2016

1. Manhunt for Brussels bomb suspects

Several suspects connected to the Brussels terror attacks remain at large, say Belgian authorities, after denying claims that alleged jihadist Najim Laachraoui had been arrested. Two of the suicide bombers have been identified as brothers Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui. Khalid detonated his bomb on the subway, while Ibrahim was part of the airport attack.

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2. Lord Howard: Europe a 'welcome sign' to terror

Europe is acting as a "welcome sign" to terrorists, Lord Howard, the former Conservative leader, warned last night. As pro-Brexit campaigners seized on the Brussels attacks to bolster their argument, David Cameron said it was “inappropriate at this moment” to link the atrocity to Europe’s open borders and added that Britain should instead be "expressing sympathy" with Belgium.

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3. Clinton and Trump win big in Arizona

US presidential frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have continued their winning streaks in Arizona. Research suggested that Trump's anti-immigration message won him the approval of the state's conservative voters, while Arizona's growing Latino population saw Clinton successfully court minority voters.

4. Corbyn allies compile controversial loyalty list

Labour chief whip Rosie Winterton and Sadiq Khan, who is standing for London mayor, have been labelled as "hostile" towards Jeremy Corbyn in a list drawn up by the leader's allies. The document reveals that Labour MPs have been divided into five groups by perceived loyalty to the leader. "Every single Labour MP will be surprised to find themselves profiled in this way," said one party MP.

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5. Syrian forces close in on city of Palmyra

Syrian forces are reportedly at the outskirts of Palmyra, after launching an offensive to retake the ancient city from Islamic State at the start of the month. Government troops are said to be stationed in the hills overlooking the city. Much of the 2,000 year old site has been destroyed since falling under IS control last May.

6. Tribe Called Quest rapper Phife Dawg does aged 45

Rapper Phife Dawg, a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, has died at the age of 45. He was born Malik Isaac Taylor in 1970 and founded the band with Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad in the late 1980s. Their biggest hit came in 1991, with a remix of their track Can I Kick It? Dawg suffered from ill health and diabetes and had a kidney transplant in 2008.

7. BMA calls first all-out junior doctor strikes

The row between junior doctors and the government has escalated after the British Medical Association called the first strike to include a walk-out of A&E next month. Previous action has not affected emergency cover but the union says it has been left with "no choice" after moves to impose new contracts on medics. The stoppages will take place on 26 and 27 April.

8. Tracey Emin reveals she has married a rock

Artist Tracey Emin has married a large ancient stone in France, in a ceremony in which she wore her father's white funeral shroud. She told The Art Newspaper: "It just means that at the moment I am not alone. Somewhere on a hill facing the sea, there is a very beautiful ancient stone and it's not going anywhere."

9. Pubs to stay open late for Queen's 90th birthday

Pubs will be allowed to stay open late on 10 and 11 June this year to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. A two-hour extension has been granted on both nights, meaning bars can keep serving until 1am. The longer hours also coincide with England and Wales's first games in the Euro 2016 on 11 June. Similar extensions were granted for the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee.

10. Briefing: Republicans hunt for anti-Trump candidate

Donald Trump's bid to become the Republican presidential nominee is looking increasingly unstoppable - and that prospect terrifies the Republican establishment, many of whom believe the businessman stands little chance of winning a presidential election. Others, from across the political spectrum, say his nomination would represent a threat to US democracy itself. So anti-Trump Republicans are scrambling to mount a last-ditch push to stop him – although he has warned his supporters will riot if GOP leaders reject his nomination at the party's convention in July.

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