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Belgium wildfire: Rains help High Fens containment efforts Firefighters continue to battle one of the worst wildfires in Belgian history near the German border. Rains and cooler temperatures are helping them bring it to heel after it ravaged an area half the size of Manhattan. Trump's North Korea overture triggers fears for US alliances In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving toward Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened. Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppyling drones to Kyiv. Zambia's election marred by irregularities and 'militia' arrests Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. As President Hakainde Hichilema leads the count, concerns are growing over the state of the country's democracy. Fact check: How do I spot propaganda? Across the world, politicians use propaganda to manipulate the thoughts and actions of others. It's a strategy deployed by democracies and dictatorships alike. How, then, can I detect propaganda? Meta trial over social media harm to children begins Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps. Tupac Shakur murder trial opens as prosecutors say 'Keffe D' ordered 1996 killing A trial is finally underway 30 years after rap artist Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting. The case was long regarded as one of the nation's most prominent cold cases. UAE economy: On the brink or bouncing back? On the one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist recovery is underway. What's really going on? Norway wealth fund sounds alarm on AI stock market bubble The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn? Indonesia-China naval drill raises neutrality concerns Indonesia maintains a nonaligned foreign policy, but Jakarta's limited participation in a low-level naval exercise with China's navy near Taiwan has drawn scrutiny. Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France's Lecornu jeered Fires are raging from Belgium to Greece as Europe suffers one of its most severe wildfire seasons to date. The blazes come amid frequent heat waves and drought that studies say are driven by human-induced climate change. Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.