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Slovakia's embattled LGBTQ+ community hopes for change New restrictive legislation in Slovakia comes despite rising public acceptance of same-sex couples, making the situation for the LGBTQ+ community complex and contradictory. Macron warns Europe faces political and economic crisis The French president urged EU leaders to confront competition from the US and China and back a "Made in Europe" strategy. Germany: Queer referee attacked after viral proposal Referee Pascal Kaiser went viral after proposing to his boyfriend during a Bundesliga game. Then, the 27-year-old was attacked, though the motive is still unclear. US: Meta, YouTube on trial over kids' social media addiction This bellwether case in the US could reshape the design of social media for children. A plaintiff alleged that Meta and YouTube designed addictive features that harm children's mental health. US: Trump threatens to block opening of bridge with Canada The US President Donald Trump said Canada should "fully compensate" Washington for "everything we have given them." The bridge is fully paid for by the Canadian government. US, Armenia sign nuclear deal during Vance visit During a visit by Vice President JD Vance, the US and Armenia agreed to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector. Vance will also travel to Azerbaijan, hoping to finalize a peace deal. Cricket: India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash back on after boycott ends Pakistan had decided to forfeit its high-profile T20 World Cup match against India after the ICC rejected Bangladesh's security concerns about playing in India and replaced them with Scotland. US cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in trade deal Certain textiles and garments made in Bangladesh from US-produced materials will attract zero tariffs. MSC braces for more of Trump's 'wrecking-ball politics' Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger tells DW the 2026 Munich Security Conference comes when "obviously, trust has been damaged" by President Trump. But he also says US calls for a more "self-reliant" Europe are fair and overdue. UK: Keir Starmer clings on, party ally calls on him to quit The Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called on Starmer to quit. But the PM says he has no intention of stepping down, even as a second top aide in as many days falls on his sword. Thailand: What's next after PM Anutin's big election win? PM Anutin's Bhumjaithai party has defied expectations and won the most seats in the general election. The reformist People's Party struggled to define itself against the incumbents. Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years Jimmy Lai is one of the most prominent figures to be sentenced under a China-imposed National Security Law that has silenced dissent in Hong Kong. Hong Kong media dealt blow by Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence The Hong Kong media tycoon received the harshest penalty under the city's National Security Law. Critics say the ruling marks another low point for the nation's shrinking press freedoms.