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El Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as households across Southeast Asia struggle with higher fuel, food and transport costs. US-Iran: Reported peace deal sparks both relief and anger A peace deal between the US and Iran is due to be signed this week — and while the hopes of peace may yet be dashed, the news alone was enough to trigger celebrations, backlash and political infighting on both sides. Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack. US: Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri A plane on a skydiving excursion crashed in Missouri, leaving 11 passengers and one pilot dead. The incident occurred shortly after the plane became airborne. Sahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and activists have been forced into exile. Swiss voters reject population cap proposal A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party. Germany faces EU penalty over gender pay gap directive Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline. Anthropic cuts top-tier AI access after US foreigner ban The firm said it was ordered to block foreign nationals from accessing its state of the art Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on national security grounds. US, Venezuela say Tren de Aragua leader killed in strike The leader of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang has died in a US strike, US President Donald Trump says. The gang has been labeled a terrorist organization by Washington. Mercenaries and high-profile defectors abound in Sudan war Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer. Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?