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Trump says US pause on asylum without 'time limit' The pause on asylum decisions came after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one of them. Georgia's Kavelashvili defends 2024 vote amid European Union strains In a DW interview, President Kavelashvili defended the government and urged the EU to "change its attitude," stressing Georgians see themselves as European. Spain: Thousands of protesters call for Sanchez to resign Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Madrid to call for the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over allegations of corruption. Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum More than 78% of Swiss voters opposed the introduction of a new inheritance tax on multimillionaires, the proceeds of which would have been directed toward "socially just measures to combat the climate crisis." Hong Kong: Young activists suffer in silence Five years after a Beijing-imposed national security law reshaped Hong Kong, two young ex-prisoners discover a freedom defined by an unsettling silence. Honduras election: Trump-backed candidate holds slim lead US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut aid to Honduras if Nasry Asfura, of the right-wing National Party, is unsuccessful in the presidential election. Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister President Petr Pavel has rejected a controversial candidate for the post of environment minister. Filip Turek of the Motorists party faces numerous allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts. Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining As illegal crypto mining and scams proliferate across Southeast Asia, governments are discovering that "cheap" power for bitcoin can mean billion-dollar losses, strained power grids and rising climate costs. Russia's disinformation campaign in Armenia gains momentum Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026. Nigeria: Last 12 abducted Borno schoolgirls released They were abducted in Nigeria's Borno state, which is at the heart of the jihadist unrest that started 16 years ago. White House launches tracker to call out 'media offenders' The White House has launched a tracker designed to call out "media offenders" every week. The site labels every story the Trump administration objects to by classifying them into categories like "lie" or "bias." British playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88 Writers, performers and cultural institutions are paying tribute to Oscar-winning playwright Tom Stoppard, whose celebrated plays, screenwriting achievements and artistic innovation reshaped modern drama. Venezuela: Trump signals imminent land attacks As tensions and rhetoric between the US and Venezuela continue to rise, President Donald Trump has announced the closure of Venezuelan airspace — sparking fears of an imminent US land attack.