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Nigeria investigates Temu for possible data privacy breaches Nigeria's data watchdog has opened an investigation into Chinese online retail discounter Temu, on suspicion of violations of data law. The company is facing mounting scrutiny amid its global expansion. Ceasefire in eastern DR Congo: Chance for peace? A long-awaited ceasefire in eastern DR Congo is set to begin under the 2025 Washington Accords. Analysts remain skeptical, but US interests in Congolese resources could help push the peace process. Spain to investigate big tech over AI child abuse imagery Spain is set to investigate X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child abuse material. The move comes as European nations tighten controls to regulate social media platforms. Spain: Five young people killed in Catalonia building fire At least five young people were killed in a fire that broke out a five-story apartment block in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region. US, Iran hold high-level talks on Tehran's nuclear program The US and Iran held indirect talks over the Iranian nuclear program. The discussions come as the US expands its military presence in the Middle East and Tehran faces anti-government protests. France's Macron in India to boost Rafale deal talks, AI ties Emmanuel Macron is in India at a time when the country is looking to upgrade its air force, with the Indian government giving preliminary approval to buy more than 100 additional Rafale jets last week. Ukraine: In Kyiv, exhausted emergency repair crews work around the clock No electricity, no heating, no water: that's the reality of life in Kyiv. The bitter cold makes the destruction of war even harder to bear. DW spoke to the workers constantly on call to repair the housing infrastructure. US judge orders reinstatement of Washington slavery exhibit The exhibit about people enslaved by George Washington was removed in January. Judge compared Trump administration to Ministry of Truth in dystopian Orwell novel "1984." Ireland launches data protection probe into Grok's deepfakes This latest investigation, on behalf of the EU, will look into whether X violated the bloc's data protection rules. Violations can lead to hefty fines. Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused help for Australians linked to suspected IS fighters who are trying to return home from Syria's Roj detention camp. France opens murder probe into right-wing activist's death French authorities have opened a murder probe into the death of a far-right activist in Lyon, seemingly in a clash with the far left. A public prosecutor said he was attacked by "at least six" people.