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- A severe tornado outbreak hits the Southeastern United States, with one tornado causing at least 23 deaths in Alabama.
- Heightened tensions remain between India and Pakistan after both countries conduct airstrikes.
- Muhammadu Buhari (pictured) is re-elected President of Nigeria.
- Cardinal George Pell becomes the highest-ranking member of the Catholic Church to be convicted of child sexual abuse.
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