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Military aircraft crashes near US air base in Spangdahlem, Germany The F-16 pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and was taken to receive medical care. The incident occurred near Spangdahlem Air Base in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. US-China AI race: Does Trump want to regulate AI by forming a new task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US? Do Trump's task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US indicate a move toward regulating this disputed technology, particularly vis-a-vis China? After floods, Nepal minister demands 'climate justice' With Nepal still reeling from the devastating floods in August, Kathmandu is calling for climate justice and seeking compensation from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund, Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary told DW. Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out Washington, Tehran and the Gulf states continue to pursue different objectives while searching for a way to end the Iran war. 'Swan Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops A memoir penned by Charles Spencer on his older sister's life has been released, opening old royal wounds nearly three decades after Princess Diana's death. G7 demands Houthis 'immediately' cease Saudi strikes The G7 nations have accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of targeting civilian shipping near Saudi Arabia. UK PM Andy Burnham said he will offer "time-limited" and "defensive" military support to repel the attacks. As Trump-Xi summit nears, Europe is caught in middle of US-China rivalry China's Xi Jinping is traveling to Washington this week. Regardless of what comes from his talks with US President Trump, the EU will likely remain stuck between erratic US trade policy and Beijing's export machine. Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face major obstacles. Why gender-based violence persists in Southern Africa A series of killings in South Africa has renewed scrutiny of efforts to combat violence against women. Activists say laws alone are not enough without effective implementation. India's road rage: When cars become weapons Road disputes are turning violent across India, raising questions about status and impunity behind the wheel for drivers of expensive cars. US: Man wounded in Texas after being shot by ICE agent An ICE agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. The city's mayor has called for an independent investigation into the shooting. Peter Thiel: Power, Palantir and the antichrist He was early to back Facebook, early to back Donald Trump and is one of the world's richest people. But from his theories on the antichrist and AI to his distinctive politics, Peter Thiel is hard to pin down.