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President Sassou-Nguesso wins Congo-Brazzaville's election Provisional results announced showed Nguesso with nearly 95% of the vote; his closest rival received less than 2%. Many political analysts had predicted victory for the longtime leader in power since 1979. The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong? Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived? Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' to any takeover attempt Cuba's leader says the US is inflicting "collective punishment" on the Cuban people amid plans to seize the country. US President Trump has said it would be a "big honor" to take the island nation. Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right? With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift. No more big spenders: Iran war to dent Gulf state investment Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have invested, or promised to invest, trillions around the world, everywhere from America to Africa. The Iran war may see their money spent closer to home. Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's unofficial strongman? Veteran politician Ali Larijani came from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by Iranian hardliners. US: Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war In his resignation letter, US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent urged Donald Trump to avoid Israeli machinations and change course. War in Iran: Chronically ill fight for survival As a consequence of the US-Israeli war against Iran, a new humanitarian crisis is looming. Millions of chronically ill people in Iran are at risk of losing access to medical care. Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 DR Congo leader killing Etienne Davignon, the only surviving suspect, is ordered to stand trial over war crimes tied to Patrice Lumumba's killing six decades ago. The case represents a historic moment in confronting Belgium's colonial past. Is Iran's regime at a breaking point? Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks. Their flexible command structure sustains operations, yet analysts see signs of pressure within the power system. Vatican declares partial mistrial in cardinal's fraud case A Vatican appeals court overturned the conviction in a landmark fraud case involving a senior Catholic cardinal. Angelo Becciu is appealing a five-and-a-half year jail term. Starmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war The British leader urged allies to stay focused on Ukraine as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London and announced a new defense partnership, including UK support for an AI center in Kyiv. Nigeria tightens security in Maiduguri after suicide attacks President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday's suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.