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How the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector? Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure? Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward negotiations? China's tech rise reshapes the global space race China is pulling ahead in global research rankings and expanding its ambitions in space. With growing technological leadership, Beijing is positioning itself as a rival to the United States on a global scale. Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debate As Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led by parents. Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could the vote spark new political momentum or will it cement the status quo? Sudan's RSF accused of crimes against humanity in el-Fasher Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning civil war with Sudan's military. Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests more than 200 activists Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict public gatherings ban, 225 human rights and environmental activists as well as journalists have already been arrested. Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings. How the US shaped the world: 250 years of power and policies The United States declared its independence from Britain 250 years ago. Here's how the US's relations with other nations — and its global image — have changed since. EU slaps €3 duty on low-value imported packages The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US. Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove? A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion. Venezuela: Death toll nears 2,000 as rescue hopes fade After the earthquakes, almost 2,000 people are confirmed dead, and about 43,000 remain missing. Aid agencies warn of worsening hunger and disease amid an overwhelmed healthcare system.