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Trump, Netanyahu end meeting without Iran agreement Israel is hoping that any nuclear deal will not just focus on curbing Tehran's nuclear potential but its ballistic missile program and support for armed proxy groups in the region. Canada mass shooting suspect had mental health issues The teenage shooter, who killed six people at a school after slaying her mother and stepbrother, had a history of police visits to her home. EU ups drone cooperation amid hybrid threats The EU is increasing its efforts in drone security following multiple drone incursions into EU airspace in 2025. The new action plan aims to improve cooperation, but Europe’s drone security network remains patchy. NATO begins 'Arctic Sentry' mission to secure region Through the "Arctic Sentry" mission, NATO is bolstering its military presence in the Arctic in an effort to de-escalate the conflict over Greenland. El Paso flights resume after anti-drone laser testing US government officials backtracked on claims a Texas airport was closed by a breach of Mexican drug cartel drones. They have now said testing of a secret military laser-based anti-drone system prompted the closure. Fact check: Trump vs. Obama on ICE deaths and deportation Do US Presidents Obama and Trump truly have similar records regarding immigration? DW breaks down ICE deaths, deportations, and policy differences. Indian teens roll their eyes at talk of a social media ban India has joined the growing list of countries considering a social media ban for children under 16. Young Indians are not happy and are already plotting workarounds. Death Penalty on the decline in Southeast Asia Countries across Southeast Asia are moving away from the use of capital punishment. But Singapore remains an outlier. How close is Nigeria to meeting its clean cooking target? Nigeria has pledged to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030. But over 70% of its population still relies on unsafe charcoal and firewood for cooking, exposing mostly women and children to illnesses. Under-pressure Iran marks Islamic Revolution anniversary A commemoration in Iran of the 1979 Islamic Revolution is taking place amid internal and external strains. A bloody crackdown on protests last month has deeply corroded the faith of many in the country's leadership. EU needs capital market reform, simpler regulations, von der Leyen says The European Union needs to "tear down the barriers" if it wants to become a truly global economic giant, the European Commission chief said. Australia: Two charged with spying for China Police in Australia have charged two Chinese nationals with "foreign interference" under a 2018 law. The pair is alleged to have gathered information on a Buddhist group at the behest of a Chinese security agency. German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland Nearly 6,000 Syrians in Germany have applied for voluntary return to Syria in 2025. But with security concerns lingering and reconstruction slow, Syria remains too unstable for most refugees to consider going back.