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Niger rejects EU's call to free ousted President Bazoum The junta government has rebuffed a European Parliament resolution demanding the release of ex-President Bazoum. It further warned the EU to stop meddling in Niger's internal affairs. Japan's prime minister emerges buoyed from Trump summit Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was wary that Trump might repeat his call for Japanese military support in the Middle East. The summit instead focused on trade, investment and deeper economic cooperation. Norwegian princess says she was 'manipulated' by Epstein Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave an interview on her ties to the late US sex offender after new details came to light in the "Epstein files." Slovenia election: a battle for the soul of the country? Sunday's parliamentary election in Slovenia is shaping up to be a tight race between the governing center-left GS and the right-wing SDS. Nevertheless, smaller parties are likely to hold the key to forming a government. Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer? As the Iran war continues apace, Ukraine's hard-won expertise in countering drone swarms is sparking interest around the world. K-Pop stars BTS release new album ahead of comeback concert The BTS comeback concert, to be held at Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square, is expected to draw around 260,000 people. The event will be livestreamed by Netflix in around 190 countries. US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democrats. Belarus releases 250 political prisoners as part of US deal Belarus freed 250 political prisoners in its largest release yet — a move celebrated as a humanitarian breakthrough and tied to the easing of US sanctions. However, many remain behind bars. Iran War: Gulf states debate US bases, military alliance The view that the US didn't consult regional allies before going to war with Iran, then Iran's retaliation, are raising doubts in the Gulf states: Did hosting US bases make them safer? Or did it make them a target? Iran war's shockwaves impact Turkish tourism industry Turkey is one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. But in the wake of the Iran war, there's been a flurry of cancellations. And it's not just tourists from Iran that are staying away. Major rally planned as Czech MPs mull 'foreign agent' law Prague could see one of its largest demonstrations in recent years on Saturday as many prepare to protest what organizers of the rally describe as democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Andrej Babis.