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US cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in trade deal Certain textiles and garments made in Bangladesh from US-produced materials will attract zero tariffs. MSC braces for more of Trump's 'wrecking-ball politics' Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger tells DW the 2026 Munich Security Conference comes when "obviously, trust has been damaged" by President Trump. But he also says US calls for a more "self-reliant" Europe are fair and overdue. UK: Keir Starmer clings on, party ally calls on him to quit The Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called on Starmer to quit. But the PM says he has no intention of stepping down, even as a second top aide in as many days falls on his sword. Thailand: What's next after PM Anutin's big election win? PM Anutin's Bhumjaithai party has defied expectations and won the most seats in the general election. The reformist People's Party struggled to define itself against the incumbents. Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years Jimmy Lai is one of the most prominent figures to be sentenced under a China-imposed National Security Law that has silenced dissent in Hong Kong. Hong Kong media dealt blow by Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence The Hong Kong media tycoon received the harshest penalty under the city's National Security Law. Critics say the ruling marks another low point for the nation's shrinking press freedoms. Sweden to raise hurdles to gaining citizenship Starting in June, Sweden will require that people have lived in the country for 8 years, earn a modest income and pass a test to gain citizenship. Successive governments have tightened migration rules since 2016. Japan election win improves Takaichi's foreign-policy hand Reinstalled with a supermajority, Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi is likely to maintain a hard line on China while seeking even closer security and trade ties with the US. Migrants from Africa brave deadly Canary Islands crossing The crossing between Western Africa and the Canary Islands is considered the most deadly sea migration route to the EU. People who attempt to cross face rough seas in overcrowded boats, and, in some cases, violence. Spain: Rail strike begins as drivers protest safety failures Two deadly accidents, including one of the worst in Europe, have drawn attention to maintenance issues in the Spanish railway system. Iran: Reformists arrested as crackdown on dissent widens Several reformist figures were arrested in Iran, while Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi received seven more years in prison. Venezuela: Opposition leader Guanipa kidnapped after release The close ally of Maria Corina Machado had been detained for over eight months. Guanipa is one of numerous prominent opposition figures who were released on Sunday, before being taken again by "heavily armed men." Portugal: Socialist Seguro wins big in presidential election Veteran center-left politician Antonio Jose Seguro has won 66% of the vote, seeing off a challenge from the far-right.