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What are EU social media alternatives to Instagram, TikTok? Opaque algorithms, too little legal protection for minors, a lot of hate speech and disinformation: in Europe, US and Chinese social media platforms have long drawn criticism. Europe wants to go its own way — but how? German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules In a victory for rejected asylum-seekers, the European Court of Justice has ruled they must be given more than just the bare minimum to survive. But as the EU's new migration pact kicks in, will relief be short-lived? EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership European Council President Antonio Costa said new ways need to be found to speed up Western Balkans membership in the EU. His comments come ahead of an upcoming summit in Montenegro. Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades in exile. 100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region. What does this mean for the future? Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns Donald Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats. Erin Brockovich's new fight: AI data centers Know if a data center is planned for your area? More US citizens can answer "yes" — thanks to a map created by Erin Brockovich. DW explains why people need to know. Tanzania's president visits Russia amid frayed Western ties President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a three-day visit to Russia, traveling with a business delegation. Relations with Western nations have cratered in recent months amid criticism of Tanzania's handling of dissent. Taliban, Russia are cozying up to each other — why? Russia and the Afghan Taliban have signed a deal on repairing Soviet-era and Russian-made weapons, a seemingly small move in a larger game involving the US, Pakistan and Moscow's efforts to curb Western influence. Mapping the AI narrative in Kenya and South Africa's media From data colonialism to deepfakes, AI is reshaping Africa. A new study shows where Kenyan and South African coverage falls short, and offers practical steps to deepen and improve reporting. Kenya's missing children crisis exposes system gaps Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis