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South Africa police clash over political murder probes President Ramaphosa called the accusation against his police minister a "grave national security concern" after a top cop alleged interference in a political assassination probe. Donald Trump slams Elon Musk's 'America Party' plan The US president described the plan by Musk, who was until recently his adviser and most prominent financial backer, to create a new political party as "ridiculous." US demands trade deals or threatens tariffs by August 1 EU and US negotiators met over the weekend to secure trade deals that would help Europe avoid Trump's tariffs. Texas flood death toll jumps to 78 as search intensifies US President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration. The severe flooding left dozens of people dead and several others missing — many from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp. Libya's broken health system drives family to irregular migration A 7-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis recently became a symbol of Libya's healthcare crisis. Her family undertook an illicit journey to Italy to get her the care their own country didn't provide. Turkey ramps up political influence in the Western Balkans Turkey hopes to expand its influence by investing in infrastructure and religious landmark buildings across the Western Balkans. Building mosques are part and parcel of Ankara's geopolitical agenda, observers say. Afghanistan: Russia recognizes the Taliban government Russia has become the first country in the world to formally recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government. This improves the radical group's standing on the world stage, and puts pressure on the West to follow suit. London police chief calls for 'mega' forces to cut costs The head of the Metropolitan Police has called for dozens of police forces in England and Wales to be merged into 12-15 regional giants. Mark Rowley says the savings made could be used for new crime-fighting technology. Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday amid succession debate Thousands of Tibetan Buddhists are celebrating the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. The spiritual leader has said that he hopes to live for 30 to 40 years more. Rising death toll in Texas floods as children remain missing The death toll from the floods in central Texas has risen to 43. Authorities in the US state confirmed that more than 20 children who attended the Camp Mystic summer camp were still missing. Fleeing, injured, and forgotten: Migrants in Poland's border forest For four years now, Poland has taken drastic measures to stop refugees from entering the EU across its border with Belarus. The humanitarian consequences are dire. DW spent a day with the activists who try to help them. Nip/Tuck and Charmed actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 Australian-born actor Julian McMahon passed away in Florida on July 2. He is known for his starring roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four. How Donald Trump has profited worldwide from his presidency With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the Trump family's fortune is surging as many question the line between presidential power and private profit.