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'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 to prevent a slide back into autocracy. How the Iran war impacts Abu Dhabi's AI strategy Abu Dhabi's ambitions to turn the UAE into a global hub for digital infrastructure and AI, dubbed "UAE AI Strategy 2031," face pressure after the war with Iran. But the UAE is also known for its business resilience. Bayer: Why so many Roundup weedkiller lawsuits? Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup, when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will stop the chemical giant from paying billions. Balochistan activist's life sentence raises fear of unrest With the conviction of a leading rights campaigner, Pakistan has drawn criticism from rights groups and sparked fears it could deepen unrest in Balochistan and weaken trust in peaceful activism. Flights disrupted in Japan as 2 tropical storms move in Two storms were set to converge above Japan, prompting officials to issue landslide warnings and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people. Japan needs more foreign workers, but many feel unwelcome While Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations. 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. Sudan: Fears of atrocities as RSF surrounds key city As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed? 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." Latin America: Why are voters turning to the right? Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they here to stay? 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?