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South Africa's gender violence disaster: What's next South Africa's move to classify gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster raises expectations for urgent action. Putin's visit to India tests New Delhi's balancing act With Vladimir Putin traveling to New Delhi, it seems Russia and India are willing to defy US pressure and forge even stronger ties. Both Putin and Narendra Modi rely on their partnership in a larger geopolitical game. EU agrees to relax regulations around gene-edited crops The EU has agreed allow certain foods altered using genetic engineering techniques to be sold without special labeling under a new framework. The rules distinguish between NGTs and GMOs. Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to help push Russia toward a ceasefire in Ukraine and discuss access to the Chinese market. Review finds Hegseth put US troops at risk with Signal use US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal messaging app to discuss a strike on Houthis in Yemen, sources say a Pentagon watchdog report finds. Gulf region paves the way to become digital data hub Qatar and Saudi Arabia are investing in new terrestrial cable systems to relieve the strain on underwater cables in the Red Sea. This is part of a fundamental modernization strategy. Lebanon, Israel send civilian delegates to truce monitoring talk The US wants direct peace talks, as civilians overseeing a year-old truce met amid a renewed Israeli offensive against Hezbollah. EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition. Saudi Arabia vs. UAE: How the Gulf rivalry is heating up Tensions over Sudan, Yemen and Israel, as well as a competition in technology and oil output strain relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. Hate and threats forcing women out of politics and top jobs Often labeled as bad mothers, insulted for their looks and threatened with physical violence, female politicians face a barrage of criticism and hate. Many are stepping down out of fear. Rowdy raccoon raids Virginia liquor store, passes out drunk A raccoon fell through a collapsed ceiling tile and found more than he bargained for inside the US liquor store. After a surprise night on the sauce, the plastered procyonid passed out in the bathroom. Indian government uninstalls preloaded security app plan The Indian government has dropped an order for a state-run cybersecurity app to be preloaded on all new smartphones. The rare policy reversal came amid criticism from politicians, privacy advocates and tech companies. Egypt committed to Trump Gaza peace plan — foreign minister Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has told DW that his country is working to implement a US peace plan for Gaza. His remarks came as he visited Berlin for talks with his German counterpart.