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Humanoid robots: Trump's latest China trade battle? The US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots — a market dominated by Chinese tech firms. Although Washington cited national security risks, analysts think Trump is buying time for US robot makers to catch up. Small insects, big damage: The global ant trade is booming Legal or not, the trade in African ants bound for Europe is booming. What do hobbyists find appealing about these insects, and what risks does the trade pose to ecosystems, including power outages? India's 'Cockroach' protesters face ongoing legal pressure After forcing the resignation of India's education minister, student activists say a crackdown continues despite government promises to drop criminal cases against protesters. Military flare-up between Houthis and Saudi Arabia challenges relative calm in Yemen Riyadh and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on the brink of renewed conflict. Could war-ravaged Yemen be drawn into a wider Middle East war? Spain's PM visits Ceuta after thousands breached border Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. The head of the city government estimated that 60,000 people had entered. Epstein files: How victims remain exposed to identification US officials vowed to revise redactions after files exposed information that identified survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. A DW investigation found that sensitive information remains online. Giving birth in Serbia: 'You leave your dignity at the door' A months-long DW investigation into childbirth in Serbia revealed a striking pattern in women's negative experiences, the widespread use of practices not universally recommended by the WHO and a system under pressure. Are Iran and Ukraine wars getting tangled in Caspian Sea? Tehran has threatened a response after a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that Kyiv says was carrying weapons to Russia. Still, Ukraine says it wants to avoid escalation with Tehran. Spain will send troops to Ceuta to help with border security Authorities in the Spanish city of Ceuta asked Madrid to declare a national emergency and send military assistance. Crowds of people breached the border of the territory next to Morocco as police lost control. Human trafficking in Mexico: the dark side of tourism By May, a record-breaking 20 million tourists had visited Mexico so far in 2026. But with increased tourism comes a heightened risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Women and children are most vulnerable. How crypto miners are stealing power in Southeast Asia Across Southeast Asia, illegal cryptocurrency miners are stealing vast amounts of electricity, straining national grids and exposing links to organized crime. Crete wildfires cause evacuations and firefighter deaths Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete are forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Three firefighters have died as Greece becomes the latest country, after France and Spain, to face summer blazes. French student fined over Singapore straw licking prank A social media stunt involving a single straw has left a French student facing a hefty fine — and possible consequences for his right to remain in Singapore.