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US: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal The US president has said "there could be a problem" with the proposed $72 billion deal that would see the streaming giant acquire the Hollywood studio. Donald Trump noted that Netflix already has a "big market share." Nigeria: 100 abducted schoolchildren released — reports The children were among 315 pupils and staff who were kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in late November. The fate of another 165 students and staff thought to still be in captivity is unclear. Germany's Merz in Israel: Solidarity amid Gaza criticism Friedrich Merz's trip to Israel drew intense scrutiny over whether it would send the wrong signal amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence in the West Bank. One year after Assad's toppling: What has Syria achieved? On the anniversary of the fall of Syria's dictator, the country is at a crucial juncture. There have been important achievements in areas like foreign policy but at the same time, many ordinary Syrians are struggling. Louvre: Water leak damages hundred of historic books Compounding embarrassment over the state of the Louvre's security system, upkeep and bureaucracy are now in the spotlight in the wake of a foreseeable water leak that damaged hundreds of historically important books. Less UN, fewer US soldiers — a new era for Iraq? By the end of this year, the UN's special mission to Iraq will conclude, and most US troops will have withdrawn. Some are celebrating Iraq's newfound sovereignty, others say international pressure remains. Myanmar: Drug production booming amid civil war Meth production and opium poppy cultivation are growing and expanding in Myanmar, according to the UN, with many armed groups using the profits to buy weapons. Australia offers financial help for wildfire-hit state Firefighters have brought the fires that broke out in the state of New South Wales under control. Authorities said at least 16 homes have been destroyed but that everyone was safe. Hungary's Orban woos voters with cash incentives and smears Hungarians are tired of Viktor Orban’s autocratic rule. To lure voters away from his popular young challenger, the prime minister is offering costly incentives while financially squeezing opposition strongholds. Ukraine's Kremenchuk hit by Russian airstrikes — mayor Russian drones and missiles struck the central industrial city overnight, its mayor has said. The attacks came despite ongoing US-led peace efforts. Unknown volcano eruption claimed as cause of Black Death Though its route through Central Asia remains elusive, two German researchers believe they have discovered how — and why — the plague made it to Medieval Europe. Japan says China directed fire-control radar at its aircraft Japan reported two incidents of Chinese fighter aircraft locking radar on Japanese jets over international waters. This comes amid friction between China and Japan over Taiwan. India: Nightclub fire in Goa kills at least 25 Several tourists were killed in the fire at a popular nightclub in the resort in southwestern India. Police reportedly believe most of the dead were club employees.