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Albania: As corruption cases multiply, experts question whether the anti-corruption drive is addressing the causes or just the symptoms. From a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement? Iraq: US troops withdraw from their Iraqi US-led Operation Inherent Resolve mission against ISIS after 12 years as Baghdad delays militia disarmament As the US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad declares a new era of sovereignty. But as US troops leave, questions remain over militias, foreign forces and the country's future security. Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings Malaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary. UK: US government questions bail for Fairford base suspects The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations. US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry make travel less predictable as countries cancel flights The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights. Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the 2026 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize The Council of Europe awarded human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh with the Vaclav Havel human rights prize. She is a prominent advocate for the rights of women, children and political prisoners. Sicily: Mount Etna ash disrupts Catania flights again A thick ash cloud from Mount Etna has been disrupting flights to Catania in Sicily for several days. Italy and Europe's most active volcano, Etna has impacted air travel several times this summer. Turkey: Comedian convicted for 'insulting' Erdogan in show Deniz Goktas was convicted of two of three charges, including "insulting" the president, but was released pending the appeal process. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech. Why the latest action from India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement is targeting the election chief The 'cockroach' movement has emerged as an influential force in Indian politics. Its latest campaign targets the election commission amid a wider debate over voter rolls and public trust in electoral institutions. Avalanche in Nepal leaves 2 dead, several missing An avalanche has struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal after days of severe weather. Two guides are confirmed dead and at least 14 people remain missing in the remote region. European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent. Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz. No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meeting At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.