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A million species at risk of extinction
Scientists warn that tigers, cheetahs, rhinos and elephants are under threat
The world's most comprehensive and damning report on the state of nature is being released today. The landmark United Nations study will warn that a million species are at risk of extinction because of human activity.
Also on the programme: There have been sharp falls on Asian stock markets as President Trump threatens to increase tariffs on Chinese imports and Eliud Kipchoge has announced he will attempt to break the two-hour marathon barrier later this year.
(Photo: A cheetah in Otjiwarongo, Namibia Credit: AFP)
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