Italy declares state of emergency in five northern regions

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Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River, amid the worst drought in 70 years. The lack of rain threatens more than 30% of the country's agricultural produce. In Norway, offshore oil and gas workers have begun a strike, demanding better pay - as living costs rise. And we find out how a Nigerian streaming company leveraged on a boom in the popularity of Afrobeats. (Image: Anna Maria Mantovani says she can't harvest her corn crop because of the drought in Italy. Credit: Anna Maria Mantovani)