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Nigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumes A Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations continued. Nepal flood disaster puts climate justice under spotlight The devastating Himalayan glacial floods have raised broader questions about who should bear the costs and responsibility for the impacts of climate-related disasters. How can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu? Shein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. Serbia: How the funeral of Ratko Mladic is dividing a nation As the Serbian government leaves the decision about Ratko Mladic's funeral arrangements to his family, international pressure on the country is mounting. How do Serbs feel about the matter? Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war? The US has launched fresh attacks on military targets in Iran. It wants to prevent Tehran rebuilding its destroyed capabilities, but risks triggering a sustained downward spiral of reconstruction followed by new attacks. Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard to compensate Ukraine Authorities in Norway have seized a Russian ship, the Professor Molchanov, on a court order sought and obtained by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia has protested the move, which stems from its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages. US sanctions halt TOEFL and GRE tests in Iran, disrupting study plans Students in Iran can no longer take English-language proficiency exams after the suspension of a US sanctions exemption. Applicants say the move threatens university deadlines and adds costly travel obligations. Can Hichilema heal Zambia's political divide? The Zambian president starts a second term after a contested election exposed deep political divisions. His challenge now is to unite the country while addressing concerns over political freedoms. South Africa airline behind viral stadium flyby scraps repeat display Two passenger jets passed close to Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a flyover last weekend. The carrier said it has shelved plans to repeat the display as South Africa's aviation authority investigates the event. Malaysia's middle path between China and US faces new tests The prime minister's comments on Taiwan and US-backed military facilities near Sabah have revived questions over Malaysia's non-aligned foreign policy. Iran bets on shadow networks to evade US sanctions To circumvent US sanctions, Iran has spent decades building a complex network of businesspeople and companies. A billionaire once sentenced to death is now back at its center. Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and journalist, dies at 92 Steinem became a prominent leader of the second wave of the feminist movement in the US. US: New York City Mayor Mamdani announces ban on AI for younger students New York City is barring elementary and middle school students from using generative AI tools this school year. Meanwhile AI literacy classes and supervised pilot programs will be rolled out for high schoolers.