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Mercosur summit: Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions Speaking at a Mercosur summit, Lula warned that a US invasion of Venezuela could spark a humanitarian crisis. The Brazilian leader also called on the EU to show "courage" and conclude a deal with the South American bloc. German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to visit space German engineer Michaela Benthaus, who has paraplegia, traveled to space with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin. How Georgian creatives are fighting for their freedom Artists in Georgia are weary but defiant as they face arbitrary arrests, tough new laws and financial hardship from the country's repressive government. Pakistan sentences ex-PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were found guilty of corruption in relation to selling state gifts. The ruling is the latest legal setback for the former prime minister, who has been jailed since 2023. Sudan: Humanitarian situation is 'worst crisis' of 2025 Despite ongoing fighting and horrific human rights violations, global attention on the world's worst humanitarian and displacement crises remains low. The situation in Kordofan is worsening. Syria: US launches airstrikes on IS targets after attack US officials said the strikes were aimed at IS targets, not the Syrian state, in retaliation for an attack which killed two American servicemen and an interpreter last week. Famine over in Gaza, situation still 'critical' — monitor UN-backed hunger monitor IPC said Gaza was still facing "emergency" levels of hunger and called for increased aid deliveries despite improvements since an October 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Rome to introduce entry fee for historic Trevi Fountain Rome's mayor said tourists will have to pay to get close to Trevi Fountain, one of the Italian capital's most popular monuments, starting in February. France court rejects request to suspend Shein The French government aimed to suspend Shein after child-like sex dolls and other illicit items were found on the platform. The site instead has been ordered to implement age-verification measures. What do Ukrainians want from a peace agreement? Polls say that Ukrainians want peace, but not at any cost. What are the red lines and what would they be willing to compromise on? Youth in Uganda seek a piece of the political pie Uganda's young population wants a voice in politics, but costly nomination rules, entrenched power, and security hurdles keep leadership out of reach. A DW street debate reveals why change feels elusive. EU secures Ukraine funding while exposing limits of unity The EU's late-night compromise ensures Ukraine's budget for the next two years, but shifts the burden onto EU finances while postponing a decisive test of how far Europe is willing to go to use Russian frozen assets. US arms sale to Taiwan sends strategic signal to China The new US arms package, worth more than $11 billion, has riled Beijing and highlights Taiwan's bid to build up an agile, asymmetric force in the face of a potential Chinese invasion.