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The dangers of revising Europe's security architecture Experts warn against revising Europe's security framework because they say it would mean granting Moscow its longstanding wish of renegotiating postwar security on the continent. Why does El Salvador's Bukele have troops in Haiti? Haiti's Prime Minister congratulating El Salvador's President for a gang crackdown in Haiti has shone a light on the relationship between the two countries. What's going on, and where does the US stand? Iran targeted US radar system in Bahrain Iran claimed it struck US radar systems in Bahrain, while the US said it had intercepted the attacks. Clashes continue in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war remains in a state of de-escalation. Beijing faces its Russia dilemma amid talk of Xi-Trump-Putin summit China is forced to tread carefully as it considers hosting a meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. While the optics are sure to favor Moscow, Beijing is risking its image at the global stage. Indonesia's wiretapping scandal opens a political fault line Senior police officers are accused of illegally monitoring President Prabowo Subianto, exposing rival networks within Indonesia's security establishment and renewing concerns about political misuse of surveillance. Is the AI bubble bursting just as Anthropic goes public? The sharp sell-off in tech stocks after the US midterms has cast doubt on Anthropic's looming IPO. Yet with hundreds of billions still being invested, some think the AI party is still in full swing. Humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens amid political deadlock In war-battered Gaza, heavy rain flooded and damaged thousands of tents. Several people died. Could pressure by Trump's Board of Peace on Israel and Hamas help to ease the humanitarian crisis amid stalled peace talks? Czechia braces for massive protest against public media reform plans A fast-tracked bill to cut public media funding has sparked strikes, rallies and fears for the independence of public broadcasting in Czechia. A massive protest is planned for Prague on Sunday. After suffering its worst election result, what's next for the ANC — and for South Africa? A crushing local election result across the country has left South Africa's ruling ANC searching for answers. Experts say the vote reflects public frustration with service delivery failures — signaling a political shift. EU leaders tussle over whom to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear. Can the EU make it harder to trick consumers online? The EU wants to curb subscription traps, misleading sales tactics and features that keep people scrolling. What would the proposed Digital Fairness Act change, and does it go far enough? What have the talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi achieved for Ukraine? The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in nine months have ended with an agreement on exchanging prisoners. Does this mark a genuine breakthrough and a step toward peace?