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SIPRI: Europe is the world's biggest arms importer Global arms exports rose massively between 2021 and 2025. Europe has overtaken Asia and the Middle East as the largest importer of weapons, as fear of Russia increases on the continent. Serbia: Fears rise over the last independent media outlets Until now, United Group's broadcasters were considered critical of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. After a deal with the state-owned telecommunications company, concerns are growing that the stance could change. Spain: Digital technology to combat gender-based violence Spain has introduced strict measures to combat violence against women. But there is still a high number of femicides. One digital art project is raising locals' awareness of murders in Madrid. Explosion hits near US Embassy in Norway, no injuries Norwegian police are probing a blast near the US Embassy in Oslo. No injuries were reported, but authorities said there was minor damage. Ukraine: Deadly Russia strikes hit Kharkiv apartment block Overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine left at least 10 dead and more than a dozen wounded, including children. Peace negotiations have stalled amid the turmoil in the Middle East. As the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, what is shaping Europe's strategy? As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, Europe is under growing scrutiny. What potential threats does it face and what is driving the bloc's strategy? Inside Serbia's elite investment network Investigations into a Serbian investment fund that is allegedly popular with senior politicians, businessmen who have prospered from state contracts and others have fueled suspicions of high-level corruption. Hungary blocks some fuel deliveries to Ukraine amid tensions Hungary announced the move as it asks Ukraine to repair a pipeline that pumps Russian oil to Budapest and Bratislava. Iran war: Trump demands 'surrender' as Israel strikes Tehran Israel's military said it struck targets in a "broad" new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital, with strikes also hitting Beirut as the war in the Middle East continues for a seventh day. Follow Iran war strains US-Spain relations US President Donald Trump has lashed out against Spain after it condemned US attacks on Iran. Will both countries break off ties?