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The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!
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What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.
Find out more: US and Israel Strike Iran
What record did Artemis II break during its mission?
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What exciting new feature will Kmart's biggest New Zealand store have?
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What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
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Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
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What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?
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Find out more: NZDF marks Anzac Day around New Zealand
What were the magnitudes of the earthquakes that hit Venezuela?
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Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?
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What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?
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A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!
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The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!
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What can cause a flash flood like the one in Nepal?
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What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?
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What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?
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What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
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What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
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How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
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  • behaviour The way someone or something acts. The cat's behaviour changed when it saw a dog.
  • disagreement A difference of opinion or conflict. The friends had a disagreement about which game to play.
  • conflict A struggle or fight between two or more parties. The conflict between the two teams was resolved peacefully.
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