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Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.
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Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.
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What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?
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The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.
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The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not allowed under the emergency law he used.
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