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How child soldiers in Sudan become influencers on TikTok Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend. Decoding China: Beijing courts Europe amid US dysfunction China is hoping to secure new allies for a future multipolar world order as the partnership between the US and the European powers slides into a crisis. North Korea ramps up executions over foreign media, says NGO Many children of North Korean elites are "addicted to smuggled South Korean pop culture and American action movies," an expert told DW. Under Kim Jong Un, watching this content could put one's life at risk. North Korea women's soccer club to make rare South Korea visit A rare inter-Korean sports clash will take place in South Korea this month. For the first time in 8 years, a North Korean sports team will play in the South. How Serbia's government dominates the country's media Since Serbia's ruling SNS party came to power in 2012, it has tightened its grip on the media. With an election expected soon, experts fear authorities will try to eliminate the last pockets of independent reporting. Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade Russia wants its Northern Sea Route to become an important artery of global trade. However, the Arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught with both political and environmental hurdles. Austria: Police arrest suspect over poisoned HiPP baby food A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria for his alleged involvement in an attempt to blackmail a German baby food manufacturer. Mexican governor indicted by US steps down Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has been accused of protecting the powerful Sinaloa cartel and helping it smuggle drugs into the US, allegedly taking in millions of dollars in bribes. Why Ukraine and Israel are arguing over grain Cargo ships have docked in Haifa, Israel, carrying grain thought to originate from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. Kyiv considers the cargo to be stolen goods — but Israel says evidence is lacking. Iran: Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a "cardiac crisis" in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of women's rights and freedom. How the Iran war is hurting travelers, airline industry Europeans may have to reconsider their summer travel plans, as a jet fuel shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could lead airlines to set higher ticket prices.