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Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030 Hungary's new leadership wants the country to adopt the euro by the end of the decade while repairing strained ties with Brussels. But with a weak economy and tight deadlines, experts warn the path will be steep. North Korea drops reunification goal from constitution North Korea has rewritten its constitution to erase any goal of reunification with the South. The move locks in Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's shift toward treating Seoul as a permanent adversary. Here's what happens when cities ban cars A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what happens when streets are built for people. Australia: Suspect in Bondi massacre to face more charges Nineteen extra charges have been laid against a 24-year-old man accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting on a Jewish festival in 2025. The attack took place at the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney. Spain to receive hantavirus-hit ship in Canary Islands Three passengers abord the MV Hondius have died after a hantavirus outbreak onboard. The cruise ship has been stuck off the coast of Cape Verde since the virus was detected. Iran war: Will tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz? Could US President Trump's "Project Freedom" clear the congestion in the Strait of Hormuz? Or could it lead to an escalation of hostilities? Questions and answers. Strategic neutrality: How Syria is winning in the Iran war Syria's new government has deliberately not become directly involved in the Iran war. It's presenting itself as neutral and as a possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. India: West Bengal election win boosts Modi's BJP The election outcome allows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party to further expand its political dominance. Armenia balances on the tightrope between Russia and the EU Armenia is moving closer to the EU politically and strategically. But its clear orientation toward the West while keeping close ties with Russia remains a balancing act. Here's why some cities are banning fossil fuel and meat ads Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. They're targeting the messaging that has normalized carbon-intensive lifestyles for decades. Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation. Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center. Romania's government collapses after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan loses confidence vote Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been voted out of office by lawmakers. Romania's coalition was driven apart by unpopular austerity measures, with the Social Democrats leaving and moving to oust the PM.