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Kosovo to hold snap elections in June Kosovo will soon hold its third parliamentary election in a year and a half. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was able to form a government in February, but now there's a political deadlock over who shoud be elected president. How Serbia's government dominates the country's media Since Serbia's ruling SNS party came to power, it has tightened its grip on the media. With an election expected soon, experts fear that authorities will try to eliminate the last pockets of independent reporting. UAE oil exit from OPEC signals focus on domestic priorities Abu Dhabi's exit from OPEC signals a geopolitical shift and a pointed message to Saudi Arabia. What are the ripple effects on ties with Riyadh, the US, and Israel in the short and long term? Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW Before being imprisoned for 20 years, Jimmy Lai founded Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper. His son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone." Why UAE's OPEC exit is a blow to Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms. The break strips Saudi Arabia of a key partner and adds to growing uncertainty over the cartel's future. Women journalists in Ghana encounter – and overcome – gender barriers In Ghana, DW Akademie works with women journalists as they try to advance in their careers despite gender barriers. Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest Ecuador is pushing to increase its production of crude oil but faces a backlash from environmentalists and Indigenous groups. Trump threatens US troop cuts in Germany Donald Trump says the US is considering a "possible reduction" of its forces in Germany just days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership. King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit The royal couple laid a bouquet at the September 11 Memorial and met with victim's families. What are the sticking points for the EU's new budget? The battle over the next long-term EU budget has begun. The EU's institutions have staked out their positions and are seeking significantly more funding, but it is the 27 member states that will ultimately decide. Teenage bullying increases in Ukrainian schools The number of teenage victims of bullying is rising in Ukrainian schools. Experts attribute this to war trauma and chronic stress among teenagers. Russia to hold Victory Day parade without weaponry display The scaled back parade comes amid increasing Ukrainian attacks deep into mainland Russia, including the capital Moscow. The last time a Victory Day parade was held without weaponry display was in 2007.