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Police respond to 'active shooter' at Detroit-area synagogue Police in the US state of Michigan and FBI responded to an active shooter situation at a synagogue in the Detroit area. Unconfirmed reports said that the suspect was dead but nobody else was hurt. EU states must provide proper ID for transgender citizens The EU's top court on Thursday said the bloc's countries must provide trans citizens IDs reflecting their "lived gender." The case was referred to the ECJ by Bulgaria, which sought clarity on the issue. Afghan refugees and Iran's poorest bear the brunt of war Thousands of Afghans are attempting to leave Iran amid intensifying attacks and collapsing infrastructure. While children face growing hunger and disease, undocumented refugees in cities like Tehran remain stranded. Serbia imports more arms than other Western Balkan states Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute indicates that while military spending across the Western Balkans has increased, Serbia is the Number 1 importer of major weapons systems in the region. Iran war could spark the next global food crisis The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation. Farmers are bracing for resource shortages that could drag down harvests. Russia steps up drone attacks on Ukraine's railways Russia has been targeting Ukraine's railways in an effort to disrupt the country's economy and supply lines. How is Russia conducting the attacks? And can the strikes be stopped? Senegal lawmakers back tougher anti-LGBTQ+ law with up to 10 years in prison Parliament approved legislation doubling prison sentences and increasing fines for same-sex relations. Activists say the move reflects a broader push for stricter anti-LGBT laws in the region. US launches new trade probes that could lead to fresh tariffs The inquiries could lead to new levies on key trading partners after the Supreme Court curtailed President Donald Trump's global tariff program. Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel as rift intensifies Spain's government has formally dismissed its ambassador to Israel, six months after recalling her in a dispute prompted by the war in Gaza. Its Tel Aviv embassy will be led by a charge d'affaires until further notice. UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files Keir Starmer's government has released internal documents on the appointment of known Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in 2024. The prime minsiter was warned of a "general reputational risk." Has Cambodia really cut cybercrime by half? Cambodia claims to be finally dismantling the cyber-scam compounds that have made the country a global fraud hub. Analysts warn there is little proof that top figures in the scam industry will face consequences. Rohingya risk lives at sea to flee Myanmar, Bangladesh Every year, thousands of Rohingya attempt to flee Myanmar and Bangladesh by sea. The escape effort kills hundreds of people per year.