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EU's Costa: US must not interfere in Europe's politics European Council President Antonio Costa has slammed a new US security strategy paper that is highly critical of the EU. He also voiced concern that the change in Washington's security policy has been hailed by Russia. Germany's Wadephul pushes for fair trade in China Johann Wadephul said that Berlin intends to expand its trade partnership with China. The German foreign minister had originally planned to travel to China in October, but the trip was delayed due to tensions over Taiwan. Thailand strikes Cambodia as border conflict reignites Thailand and Cambodia have blamed each other for the renewed flare-up across their disputed border. The strikes have forced civilians on both sides of the border to evacuate the area. US: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal The US president has said "there could be a problem" with the proposed $82 billion deal that would see the streaming giant acquire the Hollywood studio. Donald Trump noted that Netflix already has a "big market share." Nigeria: 100 abducted schoolchildren released — reports The children were among 315 pupils and staff who were kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in late November. The fate of another 165 students and staff thought to still be in captivity is unclear. Germany's Merz in Israel: Solidarity amid Gaza criticism Friedrich Merz's trip to Israel drew intense scrutiny over whether it would send the wrong signal amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence in the West Bank. One year after Assad's fall: What has Syria achieved? On the anniversary of the fall of Syria's dictator, the country is at a crucial juncture. There have been important achievements in areas like foreign policy but at the same time, many ordinary Syrians are struggling. Louvre: Water leak damages hundred of historic books Compounding embarrassment over the state of the Louvre's security system, upkeep and bureaucracy are now in the spotlight in the wake of a foreseeable water leak that damaged hundreds of historically important books. Less UN, fewer US soldiers — a new era for Iraq? By the end of this year, the UN's special mission to Iraq will conclude, and most US troops will have withdrawn. Some are celebrating Iraq's newfound sovereignty, others say international pressure remains. Myanmar: Drug production booming amid civil war Meth production and opium poppy cultivation are growing and expanding in Myanmar, according to the UN, with many armed groups using the profits to buy weapons. Australia offers financial help for wildfire-hit state Firefighters have brought the fires that broke out in the state of New South Wales under control. Authorities said at least 16 homes have been destroyed but that everyone was safe.