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Germany, Kosovo unite against ticks carrying deadly virus Germany has high-security labs while Kosovo has Hyalomma ticks and experience with the deadly Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Working together, German and Kosovar scientists are fighting the disease and its vectors. How climate change and food insecurity could fuel future conflicts Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change. Ebola: Why children are last to be treated in medical crises In the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, children are more likely to die than adults. But it's not always due to the disease. Specific medicines for younger people are often harder to come by. Hungary begins hunt for corrupt regime's billions Hungary's new prime minister promised he would recover billions stolen or diverted by the previous administration. A new "super authority" is about to begin that work. Its success or failure will have a big impact. Why many Syrians feel Assad death sentence isn't enough In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to transitional justice. Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist's murder Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty of complicity to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Almost nine years after the attack, the question of who ordered her death remains unanswered. Yemen: Fighting intensifies amid Houthi push in the west Houthi forces are trying to secure high ground and solidify their control of the entry to the Red Sea in the southwest. The Iran-backed militia abandoned a shaky truce with the Saudi-backed government-in-exile in July. Nigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumes A Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations continued. Nepal flood disaster puts climate justice under spotlight The devastating Himalayan glacial floods have raised broader questions about who should bear the costs and responsibility for the impacts of climate-related disasters. How can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu? Shein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. Serbia: How the funeral of Ratko Mladic is dividing a nation As the Serbian government leaves the decision about Ratko Mladic's funeral arrangements to his family, international pressure on the country is mounting. How do Serbs feel about the matter?