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Kenya's 'political gangs' fuel election fears Violent disruptions of political and civic events are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as Kenya heads toward elections in 2027. The 10 dark days of Evian In July 1938, an international conference was held in Evian, France, to decide the fate of Jews from Germany and Austria. Almost no one in the world was willing to take them in. Iran: Alleged Ahmadinejad plot highlights info war Reports that Israel explored a scenario to effect regime change involving former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reveal how the Iran war has also become a struggle over narratives and perception. Why investors are suddenly fleeing Indonesia Indonesia, one of Asia's biggest economies, risks losing its emerging-market status as President Prabowo Subianto's spending plans rattle investors. Will the man who promised to deliver 8% growth rein in his ambitions? Palestinians in Gaza: Stuck between Hamas and Israel Hamas is planning to transfer control of Gaza's civilian administration to Palestinian technocrats as part of the fragile US ceasefire. How is that affecting the daily lives of people living in Gaza? Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes for new government in Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down after barely a year in office. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is already in talks with potential successors. What can Ukraine expect from the Cabinet reshuffle? Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military tried to overthrow the Erdogan government. The consequences are still shaping Turkey today Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The consequences of the failed coup continue to shape Turkey to this day. DW looks back. US troop withdrawal from Iraq set for September 30 The planned US withdrawal is linked to the disarmament of influential Iran-backed militias in Iraq. US-Iraq relations: Can Iran-allied militias be disarmed? When Donald Trump meets Iraq's new PM today, they are likely to discuss disarming Iran's allies in Iraq. Some have already pledged to give up their guns. But is that likely? And will it influence the US-Iran war? Ukraine parliament accepts PM Svyrydenko's resignation With Ukraine "changing its political strategy," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to remake the government, Nigeria offers clues to new US Africa strategy The withdrawal of US troops from Nigeria after the killing of an "Islamic State" leader may be less about leaving Africa than redefining how Washington fights terrorism on the continent. France arrests arson suspects amid Fontainebleau forest fire Firefighters are attempting to tackle a major fire burning since Sunday in the much-visited Fontainebleau forest, near France's capital Paris. Two people have been arrested for suspected arson.