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War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa
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Pacific season’s 1st hurricane aims at Mexico’s tourist zone
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Key US lawmakers offer guarded hope for gun reform
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Russians storm city, shell east Ukraine as Zelensky visits
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Nick Perry’s choice wins seat in NY Assembly
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More turn to UK food banks as food, fuel bills soar
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