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Mother jailed for life for selling daughter, 6, to healer
The public gallery erupted in applause and cheers as sentences were read out.

More than 30 killed in central Nigeria attacks amid herder-farmer clashes
Benue officials blame Fulani herders for the co-ordinated attacks in three villages.

Why this weekend is perfect for exploring Auckland's vibrant events
Pry yourself from the clutches of your couch and explore Tāmaki Makaurau.

Global conflicts reach highest level since WWII, data reveals
Conflicts in Europe, mainly Ukraine, account for 33% of global conflict deaths.

'Land of the free': White South Africans arrive in US as refugees
Fifty white South Africans resettled in the US after Trump granted them refugee status.

'A mysterious force': African nation trying to cash in on sacred hallucinogenic remedy
Gabon is keen to capitalise on iboga's economic potential.

Port Sudan targeted in first paramilitary drone attack in two-year war
The RSF targeted Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities with suicide drones.

Universal antivenom within reach thanks to man bitten by snakes over 200 times – on purpose
Self-taught herpetologist Tim Friede has been exposing himself to snake venom for years.

10 best small-boat wildlife cruise experiences
Fancy swimming with reef sharks or spotting elephants mid-river?

UK pledges $158m in aid as global leaders seek peace in Sudan
But Sudan's Government has protested that it was not invited to participate.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

‘A lot of dead’: Devastating floods wreak havoc in DR Congo
Heavy rains in Kinshasa have killed around 30 people, officials say.

Prince Harry attacks ‘blatant lies’ in charity race row
Prince Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso both resigned amid infighting and racism claims.

‘Mission South Africa’: Why Trump is offering white Afrikaners refugee status
New York Times: The move comes as the US tries to shut down other resettlement programmes.

Prince Harry ‘sent unpleasant and imperious message’ to charity boss
Dr Sophie Chandauka allegedly refused to issue a statement defending Meghan.

‘Food is being snatched from their mouths’: Bob Geldof as angry as ever
The musician performs in Auckland and Wellington this weekend.

Seven-year-old boy’s arm ripped off by ‘monster’ crocodile
'This must not happen again ... it was horrendous'

Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.

‘Hates America, hates Trump’: US expels South African Ambassador
Marco Rubio accused Ebrahim Rasool of hating America and President Trump.

How Ivory Coast is riding the wave of a surfing revolution
'Over the past few years, more and more people have taken up surfing.'

‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo
A significant portion of deaths take place within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.