A wrap up of overnight news from around the world
Central America
Miss Gay Nicaragua Carlos Castro. Photo: AAP
Miss gay Nicaragua to fight homophobia
The man crowned Miss Gay Nicaragua is thrilled to be helping fight homophobia and raise awareness about sexual diversity.
Europe
Mini hearts grown in search for cure
British researchers have grown thousand of miniature human hearts for drug trials in the search for a cure for heart disease.
The UK government says almost a fifth of the country’s energy needs were met by renewable energy in the first three months of 2014.
Google begins editing search results
Google has begun removing some search results for Europeans, following a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Middle East
Hague makes surprise visit to Baghdad, urges unity
British Foreign Secretary William Hague makes surprise visit to Baghdad.
Africa
Death toll nears 70 after religious violence in Central African Republic
Almost 70 people have been killed in four days of violence between Christian and Muslim militias that is sweeping across the Central African Republic.
