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Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence. Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate acts of aggression. Pakistan: Suicide attack at police stop kills at least 11 The blast was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, which has stepped up attacks on Pakistani security forces in recent years. Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future. South Korea's gender pay gap grows as women get older A new report shows how in South Korea, women on average earn less and have fewer employment opportunities throughout their lives. Lula or Bolsonaro as president? Brazil gears up to vote Brazilians go to the polls on October 4. The front-runners are multilateralist incumbent Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flavio, who wants to bring Brazil closer to the US and away from China. Iranian President Pezeshkian brought a diplomatic tone to New York for UNGA. What did his remarks signal? Iran's president used his trip to New York this week for the UN General Assembly to signal openness to talks over the nuclear dispute. However, the chances of a major breakthrough on the war remain low. 'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security. Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing. How Bulgaria become a global leader in battery storage and what this means for the country's grid and energy market? In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage? The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation. Italy to ban burqa in schools, limit foreign pupils Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed new school rules capping the number of students who don't speak fluent Italian and banning face coverings.