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Modern-day slaves toil in Lebanon's 'kafala' system In Lebanon, tens of thousands of migrants work under the so-called "kafala" system. Human and migrants' rights organizations describe it as modern-day slavery. Benin coup attempt exposes Nigeria's waning power Nigeria's fading influence leaves West Africa vulnerable as coups rise and foreign actors step in. Benin's failed coup shows the region's growing instability. Lesbos: Five years after Moria, can music bring healing? To mark International Migrants Day on December 18, DW visited the site of the former Moria refugee camp on Lesbos, which was destroyed in a fire in 2020 and has been chosen as the location for a new music school. Japan raises its UN presence to counter China's influence Japan is taking a greater interest in the United Nations as fears grow that rival nations, including China, are using the organization for their own ends. Bondi Beach shooting: PM Albanese vows crackdown on hate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to purge Australia of antisemitism after a deadly attack on a Jewish festival. Authorities are also looking to tighten gun laws. Trump's son-in-law backs out of Serbia construction project Popular protests and a corruption investigation have prompted Jared Kushner's company to withdraw from a prestige construction project in the heart of Belgrade. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is furious. US approves largest arms sale to Taiwan The weapons package for Taiwan is valued at more than $10 billion and includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones. Trump appointee Bongino leaves FBI after less than a year FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a high-profile Trump appointee, will leave in January, ending his brief tenure. German lawmakers approve billions in military expenditure The Bundestag budget committee has approved the expenditure of tens of billions to purchase military equipment for the Bundeswehr. It comes as much of Europe boosts defense capabilities amid fears of Russian aggression. Trump designates fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' US President Donald Trump has classified Fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction." What's the significance of this rating? What are the drug's effects, why is it so deadly, and how many people have died? Warner Bros. board recommends taking Netflix takeover offer The Warner Bros. board informed its shareholders that the Paramount offer is "inferior" to the one from Netflix. Merz touts EU-Mercosur deal while France, Italy protest The EU-Latin America trade deal has been in the making for a quarter of a century. Though Germany's chancellor called for its completion, France and Italy said it would be "premature" to sign.