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Funerals begin for victims of New Zealand mosque shootings

Some have criticised the authorities for delaying the release of remains, which has prevented a speedy burial.

The first funerals have been held for some of the victims of the two mass shootings at mosques in New Zealand. There's been criticism of the authorities for delays in returning the victims' bodies to their families for a speedy burial.

The United Nations says the cyclone that has ravaged parts of southern Africa is possibly the worst weather-related disaster ever to hit the region.

A study carried out across 11 countries in Europe and in Brazil confirms that taking any form of cannabis daily can triple the chances of developing psychosis.

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