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India: Billboard collapse kills 12, injures dozens in Mumbai A billboard collapsed in India's financial capital Mumbai, killing at least 12 people amid thunderstorms and heavy rain. Grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble desecrated Someone dug a meter-deep hole at the grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble, but didn't reach the coffin. The motive for the incident is not yet known. Georgia poised to adopt 'Russian law' despite mass protests Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the bill will go to its third and final reading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, university students went on strike and led another major protest outside parliament. Germany's Scholz and Nordic leaders call for more Ukraine aid The leaders of Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland met to discuss their common security threats and how to further support Ukraine in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion. Key witness Cohen says Trump told him to pay hush money Cohen was a lawyer for Donald Trump and has since become an outspoken critic of the former president. Trump is accused of paying off adult actress Stormy Daniels to avoid publicly speaking about a sexual encounter. Iran jails regime critic Sadegh Zibakalam Iranian academic and government critic Sadegh Zibakalam has been jailed on "propaganda" charges. In 2018, Zibakalam received DW's Freedom of Speech Award for his daring criticism of Iran's leadership. Congo: Can SADC troops defeat M23 rebels? Troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are struggling to restore peace and security to the restive region. Amid Israel's Rafah offensive, anger grows among protesters As Israelis prepare to mark Independence Day, protesters demanding the release of hostages and new elections are running out of patience. Talks appear deadlocked as the Rafah offensive gathers pace. India: How a year of ethnic violence changed Manipur The distrust between mostly Christian Kuki and predominantly Hindu Meitei runs deep amid simmering violence in Manipur. With radical groups growing stronger, smaller tribes are now forming militias of their own. Emirates Group logs record profits of $5.1 billion Dubai-based Emirates Group announced record annual profits of $5.1 billion — a 71% increase from last year — based on strong customer demand. Pakistan's Gwadar port exposes China's Belt and Road failure Pakistan's Gwadar port was meant to be a shining success for China's Belt and Road Initiative. But almost two decades later, it still sits empty. Hundreds of fans greet Eurovision winner Nemo in Switzerland Nemo arrived at Zurich Airport, where they signed autographs from fans and posed for selfies. The 24-year-old won this year's Eurovision contest with a song focusing on the performer's non-binary identity. Lithuania: Nauseda and Simonyte head to presidential run-off Incumbent Gitanas Nauseda declared victory in the first round but will face a run-off vote against Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte. The election was marked by security concerns amid the war in Ukraine.