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Fujimori takes charge in Peru amid China, US balancing act Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has promised more security and investment. Now in office, she'll have to find space for the South American nation amid Washington and Beijing's geopolitical rivalry. EU civil protection mechanism: Coordinating Europe's firefighters French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will reach its limits in the summer of 2026. Poland: Top court rejects recognizing EU same-sex marriages Poland's constitutional court has overturned plans to recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other EU member states. This defies an order from the EU's top court and could set up a clash on the matter. Could US airstrikes stop insurgency in Mali? US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists but would not address the core issues. Will Pakistan intervene amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ships? Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis. Chad's government says it's withdrawing from the ICC Chad's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to leave the International Criminal Court. It said that its effectiveness was "limited and uneven." Chad's leader is a military officer accused of repressing the opposition. Indian youth score a win over Modi with humor and grit Driven by social media satire, the Gen-Z-led "Cockroach" protest movement spurned by grievances over an exam scandal caused a shake-up in India's government. DW spoke with a few protesters in New Delhi. Ghana's community service bill: A fix for the prison crisis? The community service bill offers community service as an alternative to prison sentences, particularly for minor offenses. It's meant to decongest Ghana's prisons and prevent overcrowding once it's signed into law. How India's Gen-Z protesters shifted the political debate The resignation of India's education minister amounts to a stunning victory for the youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The bigger question is if this political momentum turns into a lasting platform for more reform. Berlin Pride attack: What we know so far On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd near a Christopher Street Day celebration in what is being regarded as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. The main suspect has since been confronted and shot dead. Berlin Pride: Latest in string of deadly vehicle attacks The attack at a Berlin Pride event is only the most recent incident on a long list where vehicles were used as weapons. The US, Canada, and China also saw similar attacks in recent years. Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions? Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. One local group has called for the elections to be boycotted. Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields' The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening by the day, with rights organizations warning of mass atrocities. Children are traumatized and do not dare go to school.