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Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs? Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang. Cyprus closer than ever to joining Schengen but political hurdles relating to the Green Line and British Sovereign Base Areas remain The European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone. Hurricane Simon batters Mexico's Pacific Coast Hurricane Simon is currently running parallel to Mexico's Pacific Coast, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to vulnerable towns. How Iran's elite forces 'mold the minds of the young cadets' Months of correspondence with two high-ranking defectors have given DW's investigative unit a rare look at the mindset of the regime's loyal servants — and revealed a clandestine circle that allegedly plots murders. Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border A Sudan-based rights group said 72 people were killed in a remote, disputed area known for illegal gold mining. Who are the Ukrainian 'volunteers' under Russian command? Russia has announced a battalion consisting of Ukrainian "volunteers." But veterans and former prisoners of war share very different accounts. Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire' US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately. Surrogacy in Georgia is booming but at what cost? Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry. Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics The US is holding Congress and state governor elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3. Is China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence? From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact. How the Houthi-Saudi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states. Schools crisis in France: Investment fails to inspire confidence For weeks, schoolchildren in France have been protesting the failing education system. Compared to many other countries, France invests heavily in education but critics say that the funds are not distributed fairly. Eritrean troops in Ethiopia raise fears of a regional war Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.