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Will Israel's troops take over more of southern Lebanon? Locals displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel's military now fear Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion. Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. This followed a week of migration-related riots last June in Northern Ireland. EU proposes entry ban for Russian Ukraine combatants in new sanctions package The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency. South Africa migration crisis: Ramaphosa's plan faces doubt President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration. But as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced, can his plan end the wave of anti-foreigner protests? US-Israel: What are the allegations of espionage all about? The Pentagon has reportedly raised Israel's espionage threat level to the US to its highest internal category. While both sides officially deny this, the case remains highly controversial due to the war in Iran. Iran's shelves are full, but wallets are empty. As war drives prices up, Tehran residents say food is slipping out of reach. Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet. Ebola outbreak: WHO's Tedros visits Uganda, bordering the DRC Ituri province epicenter The World Health Organization head is visiting Uganda, praising its "prompt and capable response" to the Ebola outbreak across the border in DRC's Ituri province. Uganda has logged just a few cases, mainly imported. Can Xi bring North Korea closer into Beijing's orbit? The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analysts say. Kosovo PM wins snap vote, but with no majority Sunday's vote, the country's third in just over a year, was marked by low turnout. The country's prolonged political crisis has further debilitated an already ailing economy. SIPRI: With peace elusive, nuclear weapons make a comeback Governments are increasingly turning to nuclear deterrence. As the global arms buildup intensifies, so do the risks, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns. Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage in Poland by choosing a name that carries Nazi connotations for a Ukrainian army unit. Can Polish PM Donald Tusk smooth things over? Reports: Iran uses war as cover for increased executions Iran already had one of the highest rates of capital punishment in the world. Now, rights groups say, the country is using the current conflict to carry out even more executions, in an attempt to repress dissent. Sweden mulls prison for young teens as violent crime rises In the fight against escalating gang crime, Sweden's parliament will vote on plans to hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible and, in serious cases, imprison them. Other European nations are also lowering age limits.