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Fact check: AI fakes around the World Cup spread political narratives Keir Starmer in a Croatia jersey. An Iranian protest against a US strike. Calls to arrest Brazil's President Lula. Adolf Hitler in the German fan section — all circulating around the World Cup. But none of it is real. Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust While both sides claim "encouraging progress," experts say there's a long way to go to turn the shaky diplomatic framework into a durable agreement. US-Iran deal: Pakistan's diplomatic masterstroke? By stepping in as mediator in the Iran war, Pakistan has managed to elevate its status from a regional player to a global diplomatic stakeholder — with a little help from China and its friends in the Gulf. Why is Bulgaria threatening to veto EU's Russia sanctions? Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia because they include Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. What's behind his opposition? How inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax Nigeria's sugary drinks tax was meant to stop rising diabetes rates, but soaring inflation has eroded its impact. Experts say the levy is too small to change behavior and urge higher rates and reforms. Romania's Dan taps new PM, breaks democratic norms President Nicusor Dan has nominated a new prime minister, without consulting Romania’s governing parties. Critics accuse Dan of breaking democratic rules. Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed: From Nobel winner to war commander Abiy Ahmed will remain Ethiopia's prime minister after his party won the elections yet again. Since taking office in 2018, he has attracted both strong supporters and fierce critics, reflecting his polarizing leadership. Scottish police arrest man over Edinburgh attacks Five people were injured in the attacks on Friday that were described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as being motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred." Ethiopia's ruling party wins overwhelming majority in parliament Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party comfortably secured another parliamentary majority, defeating a fragmented opposition. UK's Starmer mulls 'political realities' after Burnham by-election A member of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet said it would be "delusional" to pretend there was no threat to his position. But he also said he had no information suggesting he might quit, as a newspaper reported. Terror police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured. Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense? Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.