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North Korea claims victory in 'war on religion' Pyongyang boasts of crushing underground churches, but defectors and rights groups say secret worship persists despite harsh crackdowns and severe punishments. Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining As illegal crypto mining and scam compounds proliferate across Southeast Asia, governments are discovering that "cheap" power for bitcoin can mean billion-dollar losses, strained power grids and rising climate costs. Trump pausing migration from 'third world countries' The US president announced he would "permanently pause migration from all third world countries." His comments come after the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan man. Trump: US to 'soon' take action against Venezuela 'by land' US President Donald Trump has said operations "by land" to stop alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers would start "very soon" amid simmering tensions between Washington and Caracas. National Guard member shot in Washington DC has died — Trump One of the two National Guard members shot near the White House in the US capital has died, while the other is fighting for his life, Donald Trump has said. The FBI has opened a terrorism probe into the shooting. British government welcomes sharp dip in net migration The Labour government celebrated a second consecutive year of declining long-term migration to the UK, as it faces mounting pressure on the issue from the populist, right-wing Reform UK party. Sudan: Could international pressure bring about a ceasefire? Despite the rejection of a US-promoted ceasefire, international pressure could be the chance for a halt in fighting and increased access to humanitarian aid. But are the warring parties ready to lay down their weapons? Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians after apparent surrender The Israeli army and police were reviewing an incident in the occupied West Bank that the Palestinian Authority called a "war crime." Peru's former President Castillo gets 11-year sentence for rebellion Pedro Castillo was convicted over his failed attempt to dissolve Peru's Congress and seize broad powers in late 2022. France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 France is paving the way for the return of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds. This decision follows an uproar over a general's warning that France must be prepared to "lose its children." Turkey: German family's deadly poisoning spurs investigation Investigators in Istanbul have issued a forensic report into the recent deaths of a German family. The case has brought to light a series of similar incidents, prompting calls for justice and tighter safety controls. Guinea-Bissau junta names interim leader after coup The army said General Horta Nta Na Man was sworn in as interim president, a day after soldiers toppled the president and halted vote counting. The opposition candidate alleges a presidential plot to thwart his victory.