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Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying he and Finland's Stubb are on the same page. EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties. North Korea-Russia axis bolstered by Belarus A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill The legislation, introduced by Israel's far-right government, aims to expand the death penalty as a means of deterrence. The Knesset, Israel's parliament, is expected to vote on the bill this week. Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, would be the first by a sitting leader of Taiwan's main opposition party in a decade. How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the island nation faces an acute energy crisis. Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency." Israeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety concerns. Authorities have banned large gatherings since the Iran war began. Pope Leo condemns using God to justify war in Palm Sunday mass The pope has said God rejects the prayers of those who wage war and have "hands full of blood." Leo has also prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass. Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland. According to the country's prime minister, the drones may have been Ukrainian drones that strayed into Finnish airspace. Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.