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Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid. Iran accused of blocking SIM cards, digital access to silence dissent DW has spoken with several Iranians who say their SIM cards, bank access and online accounts were blocked until they deleted critical content or pledged to stop activism. Argentina launches cash-for-citizenship scheme Investors seeking the fastest but most costly route to Argentine citizenship can choose between a non-refundable gift of $350,000, or buying a government bond for $800,000, if they think that will pay off in the end. North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals. This island in Kiribati could be the key to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery Nearly 90 years after US aviator Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate of her missing aircraft. Ethiopia: Who could bring the warring sides to the negotiation table? Ethiopia might be facing its most complex armed conflict in contemporary times. The fragile 2022 peace deal has collapsed. International mediators have failed. How will the country return to normal? Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv? Turkey: Stock market scandal hits half a million investors Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned. EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications in emergency situations. Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow. Renee Good's family sues Trump admin over fatal ICE shooting The family of Renee Good, one of two US citizens fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, has sued President Donald Trump's administration alleging negligence and civil rights violations.