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Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report An alarming number of young people are turning away from the news, according to the Reuters Digital News Report presented at DW's Global Media Forum. Despite this, the report's author says, "journalism still matters." Latin America: Why are voters turning to the right? Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they here to stay? Sudan: Warnings mount over the risk of new mass atrocities As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed? Banning social media for teens: solution or overreaction? One in seven teens in the EU spends more than eight hours a day in front of screens, a new study shows. Are social media bans the answer? The 'Flamingo Revolution': What's behind Albania's protests? For weeks now, images of crowds of Albanians protesting on the streets have been relayed around the world. The protesters say they are fighting for democracy. PM Edi Rama insists the movement is part of a hybrid war. Family seeks justice after Indian sailor killed in US strike After a US strike on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman killed an Indian sailor, there are urgent questions about seafarer safety, accountability and India's response. DW spoke with the sailor's family. Fact check: No, Zelenskyy wasn't killed in a Russian airstrike Amid a flare-up in violence between Russia and Ukraine, viral posts claim Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has died. DW Fact check takes a closer look. India braces for drought as El Nino looms Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade. How countries live with earthquakes and build resilience Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can save lives. Kenya's Gen Z protests still echo two years on Two years after youth-led protests shook Kenya, activists say the issues remain unresolved. As Gen Z marks the anniversary, the decentralized movement continues to shape politics, demand justice and challenge power. What Keir Starmer's resignation means for European security British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely known for his support of Ukraine and his efforts towards a new EU–UK defense partnership. What will happen to those policies now that Starmer has announced his resignation? Iran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economy The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protests.