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How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic The deadly Ebola variant isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted. North Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel facility while promising to build more bombs. Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge? Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting. Kosovo general election: the cost of political polarization Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia and obstacles to EU integration. Iran at war: Stability masks deepening crises One hundred days after the start of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic appears stable. But beneath the surface, economic strain, social unrest and growing repression point to deeper instability. US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds set to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term. The bill still needs to clear the House; that vote is expected next week. Slovenia's political survivor Janez Jansa is back The new coalition government of Slovenia's veteran leader Janez Jansa is already advancing divisive policies that some warn could deepen polarization. What are Europe's alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and X? As criticism of Instagram, TikTok and X grows in the EU, developers have been working on European social media apps. But can they compete? DW answers the key questions. German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules In a victory for rejected asylum-seekers, the European Court of Justice has ruled they must be given more than just the bare minimum to survive. But as the EU's new migration pact kicks in, will relief be short-lived? EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership European Council President Antonio Costa said new ways need to be found to speed up Western Balkans membership in the EU. His comments come ahead of an upcoming summit in Montenegro. Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades in exile. 100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region. What does this mean for the future? Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns Donald Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats.