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Nigeria: Extremists kill over 100 in western villages Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross. A member of parliament said that two villages, Woro and Nuku, bore the brunt of the attack. Tonga, Cook Islands slam misuse of flags by 'shadow fleet' The flags of the two Pacific nations are reportedly being used to disguise the movements of the "shadow fleet" illegally transporting Iranian oil to China. US works to counter Russia in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso The United States is reshaping its approach to Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso as Russia expands the footprint of its Africa Corps across the Sahel region. Gaza casualties 'hard to deny,' conflict monitors say Independent monitors have welcomed reports that the IDF now agrees with Palestinian casualty figures after years of denials. But whether in Gaza, Ukraine or other war zones, accurately gauging casualties is rarely easy. World Cancer Day: Smoking, infections and alcohol cause 4 in 10 preventable cancer cases A new WHO study suggests that over 7 million cases of cancer in 2022 were preventable. Nearly 40% of all the cases that year were linked to modifiable risk factors — behavioral and environmental factors we can change. Serbia: Reform denounced as a political takeover of justice In a rushed, opaque procedure, Serbia's ruling majority has pushed through legal amendments that critics say undermine judicial independence and are designed to neutralize the prosecutors investigating organized crime. Tackling forever chemicals could save money and our health Critics say a new UK plan to tackle forever chemicals does not match proposed measures in the EU. As European governments try to deal with the growing PFAS pollution, cleaning it up could cost up to €1.7 trillion. India's oil shake-up: Can Venezuela really replace Russia? Donald Trump says India has agreed to replace Russian oil with US supplies — and maybe even Venezuelan. DW asks whether the Latin American producer can realistically meet New Delhi's needs. Sudan: Khartoum presents a picture of normalcy despite ongoing fighting After almost three years of war, Khartoum is promoting reconstruction and civilian returns, as clashes continue and a humanitarian catastrophe looms. China: Two journalists held after exposing alleged corruption The two journalists had published a report alleging corruption by a local official in southwestern China, rights group RSF said, adding that the case shows how hostile the country has become to independent reporting. 'Global human rights system is in peril,' says HRW In its annual report, Human Rights Watch warned that civil rights are under threat globally since the reelection of US President Trump. It called on democratic countries to respond but also highlighted issues in Germany.