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Woman killed, hundreds evacuate in Dominican Republic hotel fire A huge fire tore through a four-star beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one woman. About 1,700 tourists were evacuated as the fire appeared to destroy most of the hotel. First case of H5 bird flu confirmed in Australia A migratory seabird tested positive for the contagious H5 variant of avian influenza in Western Australia. Australia had been the only continent where H5 was not detected. German journalist detained in Syria back home, lawyer says Eva Maria Michelmann vanished in Syria in January as government forces advanced on Kurdish fighters in the northeast. The German government last week said it was working to get her home. Lebanon: Is US-Iran peace deal a 'victory' for Hezbollah? Lebanon's Hezbollah group has claimed that the US-Iran peace deal is a "great victory." The group, which is opposed to Israel, has certainly been bolstered by the deal. But what has Hezbollah really won? Guinea-Bissau: Opposition leader house arrest raises stakes Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners. The collapse of 'world order' as an opportunity for Asia? In Europe — unlike in Asia — changes to decades of international norms and institutional systems are often interpreted as a loss. However, these changes may also mark the beginning of a new, more inclusive order. Czech government causes alarm with plan to scrap license fee The Czech government has approved a bill to put the funding of public service media under direct political control. Critics warn that if passed, the bill would put a pillar of Czech democracy at risk. Months of war fundamentally change Iran-Gulf ties The conflict in the Middle East has altered the strategic landscape between Tehran and Gulf states. Trust is lacking, but both sides recognize that they remain dependent on one another. US curbs Anthropic AI access, raising global concerns The Trump administration has restricted foreign access to Anthropic's latest AI models over security fears, forcing a global shutdown. Could the row hurt the Claude-maker's IPO plans and set a far-reaching precedent? Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepezki murdered in Poland Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended. World Cup: Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada Elephants striker Elye Wahi is being investigated in France in connection to allegations of match-fixing. The 23-year-old, who is contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt, is not the first player to be denied a Canadian visa.