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North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers
A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.

Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyle "consummately philanthropic."

A brutal assault reignites fears over women's safety in India
A string of sexual assault cases has revived questions about women's safety in India, fuelling fear, protests and demands for action.

UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation
The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.

France: Hundreds arrested as student protests escalate
Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.

Gaza: NGO reports dire camp conditions, says Israel is moving 'Yellow Line'
The Danish Refugee Council alleges that Israel is employing "a policy of protracted displacement" in Gaza. It says the so-called "Yellow Line" is creeping west toward the coast, preventing many from returning home.

Five EU states plan first deportation center in Africa for 2027
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers outside the EU. An African partner country has reportedly already been selected.

Are the Houthis winning against Saudi Arabia?
It's unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help. The US isn't interested, the Europeans are hedging and nobody wants open conflict with Iran.

Iran's nuclear program remains shrouded in mystery as the regime debates ditching non-proliferation
Iran's nuclear program is entering a critical phase as Tehran debates dropping out of a nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Satellite images also show activity at known nuclear sites.

Lawyer of Junaid Hafeez, a Pakistai scholar imprisoned for 13 years, is hopeful for his release
A former Fulbright scholar, Junaid Hafeez was sentenced to death under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws. His family and lawyer told DW there is now hope a court will overturn the conviction.

Bosnia elections: Polls overshadowed by exhaustion, exodus and geopolitics as ethnic politics eclipse real problems
Bosnia goes to the polls on October 4 to elect several parliaments and presidents. While voters worry about the economy and emigration, the campaign is focused on ethnicity, exposing the country's political paralysis.

Is US President Donald Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'?
Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along.