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Chat: Would you like to go to space?
The first official British astronaut has been chosen to go into space, we want to know if you would like to follow in his footsteps.
British astronaut in space mission
Britain's first official astronaut has been chosen to go on a five-month mission to the International Space Station.
Chinese families eating rat meat
Police in China have arrested hundreds of people for selling rat meat. Families didn't know they were eating rats for their dinner.
Two mile long bridge blown up
A bridge has been blown up in China to make way for a new longer highway.
Video: A call from the top of the world
British explorer Daniel Hughes has reached the summit of Mount Everest in an attempt to raise £1m for the charity Comic Relief.
Head-on train crash in America
Two trains have crashed in a head-on collision near New York in America.
Row between teachers and government
The main organisation which represents heads says it has no confidence in the policies of the man in charge of education - Michael Gove.
Bangladesh clothes factories reopen
Hundreds of clothing factories have reopened in Bangladesh today, three weeks after a factory complex collapsed killing more than one thousand people.
Man to spend 60 days on a rock
Adventurer, Nick Hancock, plans to set two world records and raise cash for charity, by spending a year on a tiny island.
Jewels stolen from film festival hotel
A million dollars worth of jewels - which were meant to be worn by film stars this weekend - have been stolen from a hotel in Cannes.
Pictures: Epic Sun snaps captured by Nasa
As the Sun unleashes its most powerful eruption of 2013, Newsround takes a look at some of the epic pictures of our parent star.
Chat: Are you celebrating end of Sats?
You've done all the work, you've finished your exams, so how are you celebrating the end of Sats?
Video: Quarter of a million young carers
Statistics published today show there are nearly a quarter of a million children in England and Wales that care for a relative.
Beckham announces retirement
David Beckham says he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.
Star Trek beamed to space for screening
The crew of the International Space Station have boldly gone where no one has gone before - to see the new Star Trek film IN SPACE!
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Top tips on reducing exam stress
Are you worried about preparing for exams? If you are check out our top tips on revision, relaxation and cutting stress.
How space travel affects your body
Chris Hadfield arrives safely back to Earth after his stint on board the International Space Station - but how has five months in space affected him?
Video: The week's weirdest news stories
Newsround takes a look at the top three weirdest news stories of the week.