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Digital data leeches: trading on our profiles US tech companies gather, link, and sell more and more information about their users. The scandal involving the dating app Grindr shows how easy it is for highly sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands. 25 years after 9/11: Al-Qaeda weakened but not gone 25 years after 9/11, the terrorist group al-Qaeda is no longer the global terrorist organization it once was. Its central leadership has been weakened, but offshoots remain strong across Africa and Asia. Germany’s Goethe-Institut is closing in Russia. Russians tell DW how canceled exams are upending their plans Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia affects their lives. African Parks: when conservation becomes a question of power African Parks is dedicated to protecting wildlife on the continent across some vast areas. But the organization faces allegations of human rights abuses by rangers. Now Prince Harry is stepping down from its board. North Korea spends war windfall on arms, infrastructure The Ukraine war and Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow have delivered an economic boost to North Korea, allowing the regime to pursue a range of long-desired projects. Are electric vehicles really bad for the environment? Some German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying cars must be judged on the entire carbon footprint. But the full picture still says EVs are more climate friendly. Myanmar seeks closer foreign ties amid global isolation Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been on a diplomatic offensive since becoming president in April, but foreign friends may still be few and far between. China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 25 At least five people are missing after a cargo ship caught fire at the port of Qingdao. The cause remains unclear. Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe. Call in China to end English's core status sparks debate A call to downgrade English in Chinese schools is fueling discussion over its value for students, careers and China's global competitiveness in the age of AI. Germany's connection to the September 11 attacks The 9/11 plot, including the twin tower attacks, was partly planned by the so-called Hamburg cell. A look at how Germany's national security was reshaped. Iran tightens social control with crackdown on cafes Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment. How Ethiopia's constitutional reform gives PM more power Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office.