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'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature." German army helps Poland construct a defensive barrier against Russia Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the East Shield. France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations. Iran's president: Time to end war in 'position of strength' Iranian media cite Masoud Pezeshkian as saying it would be a good time to end the war with the US, "as we are in a position of strength and dignity." He also said Tehran would never "bow to intimidation." 40 years after the Lake Nyos disaster in Cameroon On August 21, 1986, a silent cloud of carbon dioxide swept through villages around Lake Nyos in Cameroon, killing nearly 2,000 people in their sleep. Four decades later, survivors are still living with the trauma. Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions. North Korea: Will Trump-Kim talks happen anytime soon? As Donald Trump claims a meeting is planned with Kim Jong Un, North Korea's response sends a signal that it wants maximum concessions in return for talks with the US. Why is Israel's military presence growing in Syria? The recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase is just one of many Israeli incursions into Syria. In southern Syria, locals say Israeli troops have detained them, destroyed infrastructure and set up military bases. Alaska charter flight crash kills 8 A small ‌Cessna 441 plane operated by a private charter company crashed near a US military-managed radar site in Alaska. All on board have reportedly died. Social media fueled hopes of reaching Ceuta. DW meets Moroccans caught between no future at home and the risks ahead. The Moroccan city of Fnideq is next to Spanish-controlled Ceuta. In Fnideq, would-be migrants dream of crossing to a better life, even as locals who witnessed recent mass migration surges say it's way too risky. Drought in Germany and Europe are driving up costs Ongoing drought in Europe is causing rivers to dry up and crops to fail. Transport costs are rising and the price of food has exploded. Is inflation due to extreme weather? How do teenagers keep accessing guns in Southeast Asia? Recent deadly shootings in Thailand and the Philippines have put gun laws under scrutiny while raising questions about a broader problem of firearm access, accountability and enforcement. Bangladesh lawmakers elect BNP's Alamgir as president The longtime opposition figure's party came to power after the 2024 revolution, which ousted the government of Sheikh Hasina.