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Will Republika Srpska's presidential election bring change? The signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement 30 years ago left Bosnia and Herzegovina with a complex, fragmented governance framework. Voters in the Serb-majority entity within the country elect a new president on Sunday. Vietnam: Floods, landslides kill at least 41 people The country's environment ministry said at least five people were missing. Services on several train lines connecting north and south have been suspended. Serbia scrambles to ensure its winter energy security Serbia's balancing act between its EU ambitions and close ties with Russia faces a severe test this winter. The unresolved fate of Serbia's Russian-owned oil and gas company NIS threatens the country's energy security. How a Japan-Philippines pact is countering China A new defense agreement between Tokyo and Manila is boosting military cooperation between the two countries as they face rising Chinese aggression. China tightens grip on independent films at home and abroad From Wuhan to New York, Chinese independent film festivals have been abruptly shut down due to political pressure. How much space is left for China's indie filmmakers? How the Nuremberg Trials prosecuted Nazi war criminals When the Allies brought senior Nazis leaders to trial in Nuremberg, it marked the first time that individuals, not just states, were held responsible for war crimes. Opposition sidelined as Guinea-Bissau elections near As the West African nation prepares to hold parliamentary and presidential polls, the disqualification of major opposition figures leaves incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a strong position. Polish Church's gesture of reconciliation marks 60th anniversary Polish bishops reached out to their German counterparts in November 1965 with a message of reconciliation. Despite the Cold War and an ongoing border dispute, it was a turning point in German-Polish relations. Europe ties Palestinian Authority aid to reforms The EU has called on the Palestinian Authority to speed up reforms to get European funding. But as long as Hamas controls half the territory and refuses to disarm, the EU's bid to help rebuild Gaza faces big obstacles. Turkey hotel deaths: Deadly phosphine gas suspected Reports now indicate chemical poisoning is behind the deaths of four family members on holiday in Istanbul. It's not the first time chemical fumigants have led to accidental deaths. EU proposes softening AI and data privacy regulations The EU is responding to calls by businesses and member states that have argued the bloc needs to keep up with tech innovation. Meanwhile, cookie consent pop-up banners are also set to be scaled back. Italy approves Nord Stream suspect's Germany extradition Italy's highest court has upheld a lower court verdict approving the extradition of the suspected ringleader of the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage to Germany. The Ukrainian national's lawyer announced the news. At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza — reports Israel and the Hamas militant group have traded accusations of violating a US-brokered truce that came into effect on October 10.