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Famine over in Gaza, situation still 'critical' — monitor UN-backed hunger monitor IPC said Gaza was still facing "emergency" levels of hunger and called for increased aid deliveries despite improvements since an October 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Rome to introduce entry fee for historic Trevi Fountain Rome's mayor said tourists will have to pay to get close to Trevi Fountain, one of the Italian capital's most popular monuments, starting in February. France court rejects request to suspend Shein The French government aimed to suspend Shein after child-like sex dolls and other illicit items were found on the platform. The site instead has been ordered to implement age-verification measures. What do Ukrainians want from a peace agreement? Polls say that Ukrainians want peace, but not at any cost. What are the red lines and what would they be willing to compromise on? Youth in Uganda seek a piece of the political pie Uganda's young population wants a voice in politics, but costly nomination rules, entrenched power, and security hurdles keep leadership out of reach. A DW street debate reveals why change feels elusive. EU secures Ukraine funding while exposing limits of unity The EU's late-night compromise ensures Ukraine's budget for the next two years, but shifts the burden onto EU finances while postponing a decisive test of how far Europe is willing to go to use Russian frozen assets. US arms sale to Taiwan sends strategic signal to China The new US arms package, worth more than $11 billion, has riled Beijing and highlights Taiwan's bid to build up an agile, asymmetric force in the face of a potential Chinese invasion. Violence erupts in Bangladesh after death of youth leader Violent protests broke out in the capital, Dhaka, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key leader from the country's 2024 pro-democracy uprising. Trump targets Maduro's end, but for democracy or legacy? Donald Trump's chief of staff revealed regime change is top of the White House agenda when it comes to Venezuela. But it may not be purely about restoring democracy. ECJ says Polish Constitutional Court lacks independence, violated EU values The European Court of Justice ruled that Poland's Constitutional Court breached EU law and judicial independence, reigniting a dispute over measures to remake the judiciary by the former government. Plane owned by ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashes in US A small aircraft owned by Greg Biffle crashed and exploded while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. Seven people died in the crash, including the 56-year-old retired NASCAR driver. Denmark's 'ghetto law' faces scrutiny after EU court ruling Although the Danish law aims to integrate society, the EU's top court found that it could amount to ethnic discrimination.