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Guinea-Bissau's struggle to fight 'narco-state' image New military leaders claim they will liberate the West African country from the influence of drug traffickers. But it's unclear whether the junta is really ridding Guinea-Bissau of the scourge. DRC fighting worst cholera outbreak in 25 years — UNICEF Cholera has killed nearly 2,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo since January, the UN children's agency says. It said more funding was needed for sanitation, hygiene and health services to combat the disease. Russia and Iran's partnership more fragile than it looks Moscow and Tehran tout strategic unity, yet their nuclear partnership masks tensions and competing interests amid global sanctions and Middle East instability. Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk? When tropical storms make headlines, certain countries and regions are repeatedly part of the story. Why is that and what fuels cyclones and their paths? IndiGo crisis clouds India's aviation ambitions A pilot shortage and new rules have plunged India's largest airline into chaos, disrupting thousands of flights and exposing cracks in India's fast-growing aviation sector. EU's Costa: US must not interfere in Europe's politics European Council President Antonio Costa has slammed a new US security strategy paper that is highly critical of the EU. He also voiced concern that the change in Washington's security policy has been hailed by Russia. Germany's Wadephul pushes for fair trade in China Johann Wadephul said that Berlin intends to expand its trade partnership with China. The German foreign minister had originally planned to travel to China in October, but the trip was delayed due to tensions over Taiwan. Thailand strikes Cambodia as border conflict reignites Thailand and Cambodia have blamed each other for the renewed flare-up across their disputed border. The strikes have forced civilians on both sides of the border to evacuate the area. US: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal The US president has said "there could be a problem" with the proposed $82 billion deal that would see the streaming giant acquire the Hollywood studio. Donald Trump noted that Netflix already has a "big market share." Nigeria: 100 abducted schoolchildren released — reports The children were among 315 pupils and staff who were kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in late November. The fate of another 165 students and staff thought to still be in captivity is unclear. Where Germany stands with Israel after chancellor's visit Friedrich Merz's first visit to Israel as German chancellor did not last very long, though it drew intense scrutiny. But his trip did reveal the areas where he and Benjamin Netanyahu differ on the Palestinians' future. One year after Assad's fall: What has Syria achieved? On the anniversary of the fall of Syria's dictator, the country is at a crucial juncture. There have been important achievements in areas like foreign policy but at the same time, many ordinary Syrians are struggling. Louvre: Water leak damages hundred of historic books Compounding embarrassment over the state of the Louvre's security system, upkeep and bureaucracy are now in the spotlight in the wake of a foreseeable water leak that damaged hundreds of historically important books.