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EU packaging rules: Why small firms are sounding the alarm The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape. Key issues in Zambia's 2026 general election Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday. North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills The suspected ballistic missile was launched towards Japan and likely fell just outside of its special economic zone, Tokyo said. UNESCO: 2.4 million girls barred from school in Afghanistan Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO warns of lasting social and economic consequences. Can Turkey's new PKK law bring peace? Turkey's parliament has passed a framework law for the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). What does it stipulate, why is it controversial and what does it mean for the future of the peace process? Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor. Disrupted monsoons force India to face climate threat For generations, India has lived by the rhythm of the southwest monsoon. But with the country hit by dry spells, cloudbursts and deadly floods, climate swings now expose the costs of building for yesterday's weather. Bulgaria drone crash a wake-up call for country's defenses The explosion of a Ukrainian decoy drone in Bulgaria near the Romanian border reveals gaps in Bulgaria's defenses, raises questions and shines a light on the country's policy shift on the war in Ukraine. Trump pushes overhaul of US policy on vaccines for children In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts say the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected. Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating PKK militants Turkey's parliament has taken a major step toward ending four decades of conflict with the PKK. The new law sets out how some militants can return to civilian life, but leaves Abdullah Ocalan's future unresolved. Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100 A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit. Which country is the new Mecca defense pact targeting? Observers suggest the new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan won't result in any of the countries fighting for each other. Instead it's about preventing Iran and Israel from regional dominance, they say. How climate change is reshaping Africa's malaria risk Researchers say warming temperatures are altering malaria transmission patterns across Africa, creating new challenges for health systems and disease control.