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Josep Borrell: Are sanctions against Russia working?
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Monkeypox cases triple in Europe
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Ethical drinks business Karma Cola on track to turn record profit
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'Total bloodbath': Witnesses describe Ethiopia ethnic attack
Hundreds of people were slaughtered in a farming village and its surroundings.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Africa 'taken hostage' by invasion
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Maasai eviction: 30 injured during clashes at game reserve
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A viral video has put the spotlight on the growing chaos engulfing Nigeria.
Russia is trying to sell you stolen grain, US warns nations
Drought-stricken countries are unlikely to hesitate, say experts.
Nigerians in NZ heartbroken at church shooting
Many Kiwi Nigerians are from the region where diabolical shooting happened.
'Our hearts are heavy': Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack
Many children were reportedly among the dead after gunmen targeted a church.
'He always chose to live, and to live fully': Man believed to be NZ's oldest dies aged 107
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Researchers say the world ignored the disease for too long and is now paying the price.
Monkeypox v Covid: How do the two viruses compare?
The Ministry of Health says the risk of importation of monkeypox to NZ is "moderate".
Tourists caged in South African animal park while lions prowl around
Visitors came within centimetres of the massive animals.
Monkeypox 'likely' in NZ but no threat
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Local Focus: The African call rings out
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