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Could 'controlled burning' stop Australian fires?
Would controlled burning have stopped the Australian bushfires?

How strong is Iran's military?
Iran has struck at air bases housing US forces in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of a top general - what military forces does Iran have?

What does the law say about Soleimani's assassination?
The US says it acted to prevent future Iranian attacks, but what are the legal grounds for this?

What is Australia doing to tackle climate change?
As the country deals with deadly fires, the focus is on the government's climate policies.

Has Ethiopia planted four billion trees?
The Ethiopian government set a target of planting four billion trees in three months this year. Did they succeed?

Can we predict volcanic eruptions?
New Zealand's most active volcano has erupted - how good are scientists at predicting when this might happen?

Is India's claim about minorities true?
Are the Indian government's claims about non-Muslim groups in neighbouring states correct?

How strong is Iran's military?
Iran has struck at air bases housing US forces in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of a top general - what military forces does Iran have?

What does the law say about Soleimani's assassination?
The US says it acted to prevent future Iranian attacks, but what are the legal grounds for this?

What is Australia doing to tackle climate change?
As the country deals with deadly fires, the focus is on the government's climate policies.
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