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Polish Church's gesture of reconciliation marks 60th anniversary Polish bishops reached out to their German counterparts in November 1965 with a message of reconciliation. Despite the Cold War and an ongoing border dispute, it was a turning point in German-Polish relations. Turkey hotel deaths: Deadly phosphine gas suspected Reports now indicate chemical poisoning is behind the deaths of four family members on holiday in Istanbul. It's not the first time chemical fumigants have led to accidental deaths. EU proposes softening AI and data privacy regulations The EU is responding to calls by businesses and member states that have argued the bloc needs to keep up with tech innovation. Meanwhile, cookie consent pop-up banners are also set to be scaled back. Italy approves Nord Stream suspect's Germany extradition Italy's highest court has upheld a lower court verdict approving the extradition of the suspected ringleader of the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage to Germany. The Ukrainian national's lawyer announced the news. At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza — reports Israel and the Hamas militant group have traded accusations of violating a US-brokered truce that came into effect on October 10. Netherlands to give up control of Nexperia in China dispute The Netherlands praised China's softening of export restrictions as a "show of goodwill." The dispute has alarmed European car manufacturers, who have warned of serious supply chain disruptions on high-tech chips. Why is Myanmar'S junta pushing for elections? The ruling junta in Myanmar hopes to secure international recognition by holding elections — but its critics slam election plans as a ploy to disguise military rule. How far will China go in its feud with Japan over Taiwan? A heated row over Taiwan has seen China issue travel warnings and tell Tokyo it would face a "crushing" military defeat if it ever intervened in Beijing's dispute with Taipei. How far is China willing to go? Bangladesh ruling on Sheikh Hasina piles pressure on India India's diplomacy is put to the test as New Delhi weighs its options on Dhaka's request to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. What did Germany's chancellor say to make Brazil so upset? Has Friedrich Merz insulted Brazil? Brazilian news outlets seem to think so after his remarks following a short trip to the United Nations Climate Summit in Belem. Japan: Fire forces 170 buildings to evacuate, one missing Scores of residents were forced to evacuate as the blaze neared Oita on the southern island of Kyushu. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Brazil sentences military officers over plot to kill Lula Three soldiers and a policeman were sentenced to up to 24 years due to plans to murder the president-elect ahead of his inauguration. The plot was led by former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro. Nicki Minaj claims Christians persecuted in Nigeria at UN The world famous rapper praised US President Donald Trump's position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj's provocative style previously resulted in criticism by US Christians.