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What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry? Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the territory of Western Sahara. But their rivalry now extends far beyond the territory. Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament On the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism. Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive? Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies this. WHO's Tedros visits DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone. Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata has sparked concerns that the fragile peace that followed the 2020–2022 Tigray War could unravel. India's Gen Z protest enters a new online battle The streets are quiet, but a fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media. Hungary's Lake Velence is drying up Hungary is feeling the heat. The country's third-largest lake is shrinking, the Danube is running low, and soaring temperatures could force the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down. Gaza peace plan: Will US pressure Israel to accept it? Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far would the US go to make that happen? Italy: Garbage workers help woman find €1 million jackpot A woman who won €1 million mistakenly threw her lottery ticket in a trash bin in Bitonto, southern Italy — prompting her local sanitation company to launch an hourslong search. South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge. What does Zambia's opposition stand without Edgar Lungu? The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united. Is Bangladesh backtracking on post-Hasina reforms? Two years after a student-led uprising toppled PM Sheikh Hasina, critics say Bangladesh's reform momentum is fading as political divisions deepen and key changes stall. Iran: Is Reza Pahlavi's political star fading? Once seen as a leading opposition figure, Pahlavi now faces questions about his political relevance in Western capitals and inside Iran.