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'The place they lived before is covered by the sea'
Vanuatu journalist Edgar Howard works in one of the world's most remote regions - he has to climb a coconut tree to file his stories. He told RNZ Pacific how climate change is central to his coverage. Video
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Deadly earthquakes strike China
Two strong earthquakes in China today have killed at least 12 people and injured 130, state media have reported.
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Hong Kong chief sorry for extradition bill controversy
Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has apologised for an extradition bill that sparked mass protests, acknowledging it is now "unlikely" it will pass.
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Fiji Speaker puts MPs on notice for not speaking English
Fiji's speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says some MPs have breached standing orders of the house by not addressing Parliament in English.
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Former Egyptian president Morsi buried in Cairo, son says
Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi has been buried alongside other senior figures of the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo, his son says.
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Myanmar Rohingya crackdown was genocidal, UN failed in response - report
The UN's handling of a 2017 "genocidal" crackdown on Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a "systemic failure" because of a lack of any unified strategy or support from the Security Council, a report says.
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Tuesday's world news: What's making the headlines
Today's world news - The US announces more troops for the Middle East, Egypt's former president Mohamed Morsi dies, and four people have been injured during a Toronto basketball parade.
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Dogs' eyes evolved to appeal to humans
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make "puppy eyes" and bond with humans.
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Millions of illegal immigrants to be removed next week - Trump
US authorities will begin next week removing millions of immigrants who are in the country illegally, President Donald Trump has announced.
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Bangladeshis trafficked to Vanuatu to start returning home
More than 100 Bangladeshis who were trafficked to Vanuatu will start returning home this month.
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Indian magician feared drowned in river after failed Houdini trick
An Indian magician is feared dead after jumping shackled into a river in a bid to recreate Harry Houdini's world-famous trick.
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Two injured in shooting during Toronto Raptors celebrations
Two people have been injured in a shooting in Toronto during celebrations for the Raptors basketball team's NBA victory.
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Ireland to ban new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030
The Irish government plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, as part of a major new strategy to protect the environment.
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Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies during trial
Egypt's former President Mohamed Morsi, who was ousted by the army in 2013, has died after fainting in a courtroom, state TV says.
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Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached
Iran has announced it will breach on 27 June the limit on its stockpile of enriched uranium that was set under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
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Scale of US 'attack' surprises Huawei CEO
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the impact of a US ban was more severe than expected and warned that revenue would dip to around $US100 billion this year and the next.
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Dozens dead after suicide attack in northeast Nigeria
At least 30 people have been killed in a triple suicide attack in northeast Nigeria, state emergency services officials say, in the biggest mass killing this year by suicide bombers.
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In historic shift, Vatican to consider married priests for Amazon region
A Vatican document says the Church should consider ordaining older married men as priests in remote areas of the Amazon, a historic shift which some say could pave the way for their use in other areas…
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Monday's world news: What's making the headlines
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walks free, power has returned to much of Argentina and India continues its World Cup dominance - here's a summary of Monday's world news.
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HK protest: Released student activist calls for leader to resign
Hong Kong's most prominent student activist Joshua Wong has called for the resignation of leader Carrie Lam, after walking free from prison.
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Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement on occupied land
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new settlement in the occupied Golan Heights, named after US President Donald Trump.
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Harry and Meghan share picture of son Archie on Father's Day
The sepia image posted on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Instagram is the first to be released showing the six-week-old's eyes open.
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Hong Kong protest: 'Nearly two million' join demonstration
Nearly two million people have taken part in a mass protest in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill, organisers say.
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Massive power cut hits milions in Argentina, Uruguay
An 'unprecedented' electrical failure left almost all of Argentina and Uruguay without power, according to a major Argentine electricity provider.
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Israeli Prime Minister's wife admits misusing public funds
The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted to misuse of state funds.
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India announces retaliatory trade tariffs against the US
India has said that, from Sunday, it will impose tariffs on 28 US products, including almonds and apples.
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Man who stabbed Brazil's leader acquitted
A man who stabbed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at a campaign rally last September has been acquitted, after a judge ruled he was mentally ill.
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Seven die while cleaning hotel sewer in India
Seven people have died after inhaling toxic fumes whilst cleaning a hotel sewer in western India, according to local police.
