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Myanmar: What's behind Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest? The transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest has been welcomed cautiously abroad, but experts say Myanmar's military may be using it to boost legitimacy as the nation remains engulfed in civil war. Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation? Despite recent talks between Israel and Lebanon, experts don't see much hope for a positive outcome — nor do locals in southern Lebanon, who are most affected by the conflict. How close is the United Kingdom to breaking up? The May 7 elections could see nationalist gains in Scotland and Wales, while Sinn Fein already leads in Northern Ireland. Is the UK's unity at risk? Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained Following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation, the traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. How India uses remote island to show strength against China At the edge of the Indian Ocean, the far-flung Great Nicobar Island is being turned into a strategic hub that New Delhi hopes will shape trade routes and boost its military reach. Romania's government falls, far-right firewall crumbles Romania's Social Democrats have joined forces with the far right to oust the pro-reform government of Ilie Bolojan. The economic impact will be serious; the political cost high. Is the far right on the brink of power? Could Ghana outlaw 'sex for jobs' demands? President John Mahama wants to criminalize employers demanding sex in exchange for work. But can a new law — that falls into a legal grey zone — be enforced? Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030 Hungary's new leadership wants the country to adopt the euro by the end of the decade while repairing strained ties with Brussels. But with a weak economy and tight deadlines, experts warn the path will be steep. North Korea drops reunification goal from constitution North Korea has rewritten its constitution to erase any goal of reunification with the South. The move locks in Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's shift toward treating Seoul as a permanent adversary. What happens when cities ban cars? A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what happens when streets are built for people. Australia: Suspect in Bondi massacre to face more charges Nineteen extra charges have been laid against a 24-year-old man accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting on a Jewish festival in 2025. The attack took place at the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney.