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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. India braces for drought as El Nino threatens monsoon rains Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade. How countries live with earthquakes and build resilience Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can save lives. Kenya's Gen Z protests still echo two years on Two years after youth-led protests shook Kenya, activists say the issues remain unresolved. As Gen Z marks the anniversary, the decentralized movement continues to shape politics, demand justice, and challenge power. What does British PM's resignation mean for European security? British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely known for his support of Ukraine and his efforts towards a new EU–UK defense partnership. What will happen to those policies now that Starmer has announced his resignation? Iran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economy The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protests. Is xenophobia in South Africa risking investment? Vigilante groups and right-wing populist forces are stoking anti-immigrant sentiment and demanding that they leave the country by June 30. Experts fear serious economic implications for the country and the region. Southeast Asia boost defense ties but avoids firm alliances Countries across the region are expanding defense cooperation in ways that change the South China Sea equation but fall short of a new anti-China bloc. Trump offers Iran an economic lifeline — with strings Iran has seen a speedy rebound in oil exports after the US-Iran deal granted immediate waivers on US sanctions. Relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction fund now hinge on Tehran meeting key conditions. North Korean soldier crosses border to South South Korea's military says it is investigating the soldier's reasons for crossing the inner-Korean border. While dozens of North Koreans flee each year, usually via China, crossing directly south is very rare. How Africa's youth wants to save democracy Africa's young population often finds itself facing aging, autocratic rulers. Unwilling to settle for democratic rituals alone, many are searching for creative new ways to shape their future.