Nigerian protesters arrested for waving Russian flags

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Hardship protests continue in Nigeria even though the size of rallies shrinks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin denies having anything to do with demonstrators being arrested in northern states for carrying Russian flags. Also, a mutated mpox strain that health officials warn is the most dangerous yet is behind the spread of cases from DR Congo to neighbouring countries. Finally, boxer Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first refugee to secure an Olympic medal. She will be leaving with at least a bronze. Originally from Cameroon, she now lives in the UK and cannot go back to her homeland because of her sexuality.