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Ukraine strikes Russian weapons plant, Moscow fuel hub The two attacks, in Volgograd and Vladimir regions, are part of President Zelenskyy's strategy to bring the war to the Russian people and force Putin into peace negotiations. The 'Flamingo Revolution': What's behind Albania's protests? For weeks now, images of crowds of Albanians protesting on the streets have been relayed around the world. The protesters say they are fighting for democracy. PM Edi Rama insists the movement is part of a hybrid war. Military-age Ukrainian men could lose EU protection The European Commission has suggested withdrawing protection status for military-age Ukrainian males. A number of EU countries support the move — and so does Kyiv. Fact check: Throwing cold water on heat wave disinformation An outdated air-conditioning law, a viral health myth about sleeping with the fan on and the age-old climate change hoax allegation: DW checked what's spreading in Europe's heat wave. 'Operation Purgatory': Magyar moves to demolish Orban system The new Hungarian government is moving swiftly to dismantle the system of former PM Viktor Orban. The focus is on fighting corruption, reforming the media and protecting democracy. Fact check: As Europe bakes, should you trust your sunscreen? As a heatwave sweeps across Europe, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to skin cancer risk. King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes Buckingham Palace has been the British monarch's official residence in London for nearly two centuries. But royal officials say King Charles and Queen Camilla won't reside there. Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report An alarming number of young people are turning away from the news, according to the Reuters Digital News Report presented at DW's Global Media Forum. Despite this, the report's author says, "journalism still matters." Banning social media for teens: Solution or overreaction? One in seven teens in the European Union spends more than eight hours a day in front of screens, a new study shows. Are social media bans the answer? Fact check: No, Zelenskyy wasn't killed in a Russian airstrike Amid a flare-up in violence between Russia and Ukraine, viral posts claim Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has died. DW Fact check takes a closer look.