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US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what's next? The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire. Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented. Benin heads to the polls to elect a new president Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile. Does age verification for social media help protect kids? A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses? Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort A deadly stampede broke out during an annual event to celebrate Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO-listed fort that is a symbol of Haiti's hard-won independence. India: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 Asha Bhosle was one of the world's most prolific recording artists, with some 11,000 songs. She is one of the most celebrated voices of Bollywood songs in Indian history. China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows. Ireland clears refinery blockade as fuel protests trigger nationwide shortages Authorities used force to reopen the country's only refinery, after days of disruption over petrol prices left fuel pumps dry and threatened emergency services operations. What could come after a rules-based world order? The war between the US, Israel and Iran was, for many, a sign that the rules-based world order, a set of principles developed after World War II, is collapsing. If that era is over, what could be next? Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted Hundreds of Islamist militants went on trial with prosecutors securing 386 convictions. Nigeria is in the midst of an insurgency involving extremist militant groups, including Boko Haram. How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters? US President Trump has backed Hungarian PM Orban. It's unclear whether the endorsement will help in Hungary's election — the European hard-right has struggled with Trump's recent anti-Europe policies and threats. Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist' Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of repression in Russia. Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have been fighting for their loved ones to be released, some for more than a decade.