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Lumumba killing case back in Belgian courts, 65 years later Belgian ex-diplomat Etienne Davignon is defending himself in Brussels over his alleged role in the 1961 killing of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba — a landmark case in Belgium's reckoning with its colonial past. Why the gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran Geopolitical concerns of the Gulf states have most likely prevented a US attack on Iran despite Donald Trump's promise to help the protesters. It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump More than any other head of state, French President Macron seems set on a collision course with Donald Trump. The Greenland crisis is a litmus test for his high-stakes mix of diplomacy and defiance. New EU anti-racism strategy misses the point, say NGOs Diversity groups say the EU has weakened its newly-released policy to tackle discrimination. But was it due to fears of negative reactions from the Trump administration? European Parliament votes to delay Mercosur deal in court Lawmakers voted narrowly to challenge the EU trade deal with Latin America in the bloc's top court, a move that could derail the deal. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the deal should be provisionally enacted anyway. Israel's Somaliland recognition: Strategic ripples in Africa Protests and defiance occurred in Somalia after Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. Analysts say it could inspire secessionist movements in other parts of the continent. Iran protests: Family recounts fatal shooting A grieving family member told DW about how their loved one was killed by security forces in Tehran. Thousands of people have been reported killed but assessing the true scale of the violence remains complicated. Japan: Assassin of ex-PM Shinzo Abe jailed for life The man who shot ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe with a handmade gun in 2022 is due to spend his life in prison. The killer, Tetsuya Yamagami, said his actions were fueled by anger over the controversial Unification Church. Elon Musk mulls buying Ryanair amid spat with airline boss Elon Musk has asked his followers on X if he should buy Ryanair after a spat with the European budget airline's outspoken CEO Michael O'Leary. Germany sees thousands join pro-Kurdish protests German cities saw large pro-Kurdish demonstrations on Tuesday as Syrian government troops clash with Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria. Spain: Driver killed, passengers injured in new train crash A commuter train has crashed near Barcelona in northeastern Spain. The accident comes days after a deadly high-speed train collision in Andalusia killed 42. Venezuela receives $300M in proceeds from first US oil sale Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the money from US sales of Venezuelan oil will be used to prop up the currency. Kurds vs. Syrian government troops: What you need to know Syria's government is trying to forcefully absorb a Syrian Kurdish paramilitary group that once controlled much of the country's northeast. The fight ultimately comes down to a clash about Syria's future governance.