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Ukraine: Russia hits Kyiv with airstrikes ahead of trilateral talks The strikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to "push" Ukraine "into a blackout" ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi. Amid protests, France's rising debt costs threaten stability France plans to spend an extra €4 billion on education amid nationwide protests. But with public debt mounting and interest costs climbing, how much fiscal room does the government have? US: Giant pandas from China make public debut at Atlanta zoo Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the first giant pandas to be housed in Zoo Atlanta after a gap of two years. US asks China to uphold Busan trade deal commitments The US urged Beijing to meet commitments from a 2025 accord — particularly on agricultural purchases and rare earths supply. China, meanwhile, expressed concern over the US' "economic, trade restrictive" measures. Ueno Bank scandal plunges Paraguay into political crisis Suspected financial fraud, public money at risk and millions of customers affected: Paraguay is in serious crisis following the sudden collapse of Ueno Bank. President Santiago Pena is facing impeachment. Critics say Democrats should look into Trump's Middle East deals in future corruption investigations After their victory in the US midterm elections, the Democrats have promised to investigate corruption in the Trump administration. Critics say the president's Middle East deals is an area they should focus on. Czech arms makers set sights on space defense in bid to sustain Ukraine-driven arms boom Czech arms makers have thrived on demand linked to the war in Ukraine. To sustain their growth, they need to look beyond ammunition and toward new technologies — and even space. Zambia's opposition criticizes government restructuring and layoffs Government-backed dismissals and restructuring are fueling debate in Zambia. Opposition politicians are questioning the transparency of the plans; officials say the changes are necessary. For people in Iran, a constant threat of war and dearth of information Most people in Iran have little idea of the course of the US-led war and peace talks on the global stage. With few sources of information, the population must navigate conflicting rumors and fears of a nuclear attack. Tanzania: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu jailed for four years Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been sentenced to four years in prison after being cleared of treason. Lissu condemned his conviction for incitement, which had not been among the charges he faced. 'No choice but to bear it': Delhi's unrelenting air pollution crisis Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis? Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult.