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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. Canada: 10 dead in Tumbler Ridge school shooting A school shooting in British Columbia left eight people dead, including the shooter, and dozens injured, Canadian police said. Two other deaths at a nearby residence are believed to be related to the incident. Airlines start halting flights to Cuba amid US fuel blockade Three Canadian airlines have suspended flights to Cuba due to a lack of guaranteed fuel supply. Germany also issued a travel warning. India tightens AI rules for social media platforms Social media platforms will have to clearly label AI content and comply with takedown requests by authorities within three hours. Nigerian lawmakers approve real-time online election results Nigeria is struggling to retain confidence in elections amid dwindling turnout and patchy result reporting. However, whether the vast, unstable country is capable of delivering results in real time is an open question. Pakistan mosque attack highlights worsening militant threat Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government has been struggling to tackle a surge in militant violence across the Muslim-majority country. Ukraine's Olympic skater has dad and country front of mind Russia's invasion of Ukraine has torn Kyrylo Marsak from his family, but the figure skater has found a particular way to keep his father in mind. The presence of a Russian athete in his event is a source of disquiet. Islamists gain ground as Bangladesh gears up for elections As old political alliances fracture and constitutional debates intensify, an unprecedented Islamist alliance is reshaping the country's electoral landscape. Uncertainty on the streets over Nigeria's sachet alcohol ban Confusion surrounds Nigeria's ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small plastic bottles, with government agencies publicly contradicting each other. On the ground, it's 'business as usual', consumers and sellers say. Italy: Rai sports staff to strike over Olympic opening farce RaiSport's director gave himself the announcer's job for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and then proceeded to botch it. Staff have announced a strike in protest to begin once the Games are finished.