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Gaza: What is the actual death toll, and how can we be sure? The health ministry in Gaza has reported at least 55,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023. Israel routinely dismisses these death counts as too high. A new indepedent study says they are actually too low. Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally? Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have cooled following contentious arrests in both countries. Russia may be about to lose even more influence in the Caucasus. Trying to get aid in Gaza: Killed while lining up for food With hundreds of civilians shot and killed near aid distribution centers in Gaza in recent weeks, allegations mount over Israeli military tactics. 'One event' arms pause will be little comfort to Ukraine The US says its surprise pause on arms shipments is a one-off. But amid the turbulent US-Ukraine relationship, the assurance will offer little comfort to Volodymyr Zelenskyy or his European supporters. Can Trump help repair Israeli ties with Lebanon, Syria? What are chances of the US brokering Israeli ties with Lebanon and Syria? Analysts point to obstacles like the occupied Golan Heights and Israel's presence in Lebanon — and blame Trump's Nobel Peace Prize aspirations. Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence Since gaining freedom from Portugal on July 5, 1975, Cape Verde is regarded as one of West Africa's most stable nations. Overcoming low-literacy and inadequate healthcare are just some its achievements. Euro's climb vs. dollar signals trouble for EU exporters Donald Trump's tariffs were meant to prop up the dollar, but the opposite happened. With the euro and others strengthening against the US currency, European exporters and US offshorers could soon feel the pinch. India: Can Hindu nationalists reshape the constitution? The preamble of India's Constitution defines it as a socialist and secular republic, but the RSS — a nationalist group close to Narendra Modi's BJP — argues those concepts are alien to the predominantly Hindu nation. Can Nigeria's new opposition coalition defeat Tinubu? Faced with increasing defections to the ruling APC, Nigerian opposition leaders have joined the African Democratic Congress to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. But can the new coalition deliver? Why are Malaysia and Indonesia boosting ties with Russia? The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia have warm words for President Putin, while seeking to expand trade and business with Russia. What's the backstory? French air traffic controller strike strands thousands Airlines have had to cancel hundreds of flights as airport staff went on strike, leaving tens of thousands of passengers in the lurch as the summer travel season gets under way. Trump reaches trade deal with Vietnam Under the deal, a 20% import tariff will now be placed on Vietnamese exports, far less than the 46% that was due to take effect next week. Liverpool striker Diogo Jota dies in car crash The 28-year-old Portuguese international died near Zamora, in the northwest of Spain. Jota's brother, Andre Silva, also a professional footballer in Portugal, also perished in the accident.