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Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote Viktor Orban is facing his first serious challenge in years in Peter Magyar. The two politicians held rallies on Hungary's national day that outlined very different visions for the country's future. War, oppression and fear: In Iran, traumas are accumulating Bombs, government oppression and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma accumulate? And what can help people endure constant stress? Kosovo faces third legislative election in just over a year Kosovo’s failure to elect a president has again plunged the nation into political deadlock. Now, it could face its third parliamentary election in just over a year. The country's international reputation is taking a hit. Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem. Civil war in Sudan is a never-ending humanitarian crisis Almost three years into Sudan's war, drone attacks and sexual violence show no signs of relenting. Could intensified international efforts influence the situation? Kenya minister flies to Russia to halt illegal army hiring Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is in Moscow to stop the forced recruitment of Kenyans to fight against Ukraine. Over 1,000 citizens were reportedly duped by civilian job offers before being sent to the front line. Uganda's Bobi Wine says he has fled the country Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country after two months in hiding following January elections. Wine has alleged that the result, which kept President Yoweri Museveni in power, was fradulent. Republic of Congo votes in presidential election President Dennis Sassou N'Guesso, 82, seems set to win a fifth term in a row in Sunday's election in the Republic of Congo. Sassou N'Guesso is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest in Paris. Cuba: Protesters attack ruling party's office amid blackouts Long, daily blackouts ignited by a US oil blockade have pushed Cuban residents to the edge. On Friday, Havana acknowledged talks with the US to diffuse the situation. Belarus' Kolesnikova receives Charlemagne Prize in Germany Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova was awarded the Aachen-based prize in 2022 in absentia. She has now collected it after having been released from prison in December. Pakistan shoots down Taliban drones after strikes on Kabul Pakistan's military said it intercepted "rudimentary drones" from Afghanistan. It comes a day after Pakistan launched deadly strikes on Kabul as well as strikes in Kandahar Province. US vs. Iran: Three generations of conflict Three key moments that shaped Iranian and American attitudes toward each other — and show why mistrust endures.