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Is the AI bubble bursting just as Anthropic goes public? The sharp sell-off in tech stocks after the US midterms has cast doubt on Anthropic's looming IPO. Yet, with hundreds of billions still being invested, some think the AI party is still in full swing. Humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens amid political deadlock In war-battered Gaza, heavy rain flooded and damaged thousands of tents. Several people died. Could pressure by Trump's Board of Peace on Israel and Hamas help to ease the humanitarian crisis amid stalled peace talks? Czechia braces for massive protest against cuts to public media A fast-tracked bill to cut public media funding has sparked strikes, rallies and fears for the independence of public broadcasting in Czechia. A massive protest is planned for Prague on Sunday. After suffering its worst election result, what's next for the ANC — and for South Africa? A crushing local election result across the country has left South Africa's ruling ANC searching for answers. Experts say the vote reflects public frustration with service delivery failures — signaling a political shift. EU leaders tussle over whom to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear. Can the EU make it harder to trick consumers online? The EU wants to curb subscription traps, misleading sales tactics and features that keep people scrolling. What would the proposed Digital Fairness Act change, and does it go far enough? What have the talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi achieved for Ukraine? The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in nine months have ended with an agreement on exchanging prisoners. Does this mark a genuine breakthrough and a step toward peace? Hungary eases abortion restrictions in women's rights overhaul The reforms mark a break the the conservative policies of former PM Viktor Orban. The controversial "heartbeat regulation" is to be scrapped and women are to be better protected against violence. Sri Lanka: Rights groups sound alarm over proposed anti-terror law The Sri Lankan government is looking to replace a controversial anti-terror law, but critics say the new one is just as bad. UK court convicts 2 Iranian men of spying on journalists A London court has found two Iranian citizens guilty of surveilling reporters for a Persian-language television station critical of Iran's government. One was also convicted of planning a violent attack against them. Jensen Huang: Spy row, affairs leave Nvidia without its rockstar CEO Jensen Huang, who built Nvidia into the world’s dominant AI chipmaker, is stepping down as CEO over extramarital affairs. DW examines how losing its figurehead will affect the firm and the US-China AI race. Iran: Exiled journalists still repressed by regime For many independent reporters, leaving Iran does not mean fully escaping the grasp of the Iranian state. The regime uses family members, bank accounts and the property they left behind to apply pressure across borders.