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Ebola: Why is there still no vaccine? Ebola has been known about for decades, but there is still no vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus causing the current outbreak. New research raises hopes of protection against the various types of Ebola. Armenia's selective prosecution: A threat to EU relations? While Brussels has refrained from harsh criticism, Armenian civil society has warned of selective justice against opposition figures. Could the EU's pragmatic stance risk repeating past mistakes? South Africa's ANC facing worst-ever performance in local elections Near-final results show South Africa's once dominant ANC will see its lowest-ever vote percentage. The party is taking the blame for shoddy municipal services, including water and electricity shortages. Journalism and AI: Who owns the news? Publishers say AI chatbots are using their reporting to answer readers' questions while sending back less traffic and less money. Should the companies that build these tools pay for the journalism they rely on? Son of Iran's shah receives 'Freedom Prize' in Frankfurt 18,000 people gathered in Frankfurt to show support for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Iranian monarch ousted in 1979. Factions in the opposition have accused him of not distancing himself from his father's rule. After victory in the midterms, what next for US Democrats? Donald Trump's Republican party has lost its majority in both chambers of the US Congress. But the president still has a lot of power — and the Democrats have yet to agree on how best to use theirs. Ukraine: Russia hits Kyiv with airstrikes ahead of trilateral talks The strikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to "push" Ukraine "into a blackout" ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi. Amid protests, France's rising debt costs threaten stability France plans to spend an extra €4 billion on education amid nationwide protests. But with public debt mounting and interest costs climbing, how much fiscal room does the government have? US: Giant pandas from China make public debut at Atlanta zoo Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the first giant pandas to be housed in Zoo Atlanta after a gap of two years. US asks China to uphold Busan trade deal commitments The US urged Beijing to meet commitments from a 2025 accord — particularly on agricultural purchases and rare earths supply. China, meanwhile, expressed concern over the US' "economic, trade restrictive" measures. Ueno Bank scandal plunges Paraguay into political crisis Suspected financial fraud, public money at risk and millions of customers affected: Paraguay is in serious crisis following the sudden collapse of Ueno Bank. President Santiago Pena is facing impeachment. Critics say Democrats should look into Trump's Middle East deals in future corruption investigations After their victory in the US midterm elections, the Democrats have promised to investigate corruption in the Trump administration. Critics say the president's Middle East deals is an area they should focus on. Czech arms makers set sights on space defense in bid to sustain Ukraine-driven arms boom Czech arms makers have thrived on demand linked to the war in Ukraine. To sustain their growth, they need to look beyond ammunition and toward new technologies — and even space.