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Are the Houthis winning against Saudi Arabia? It's unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help. The US isn't interested, the Europeans are hedging and nobody wants open conflict with Iran. Iran's nuclear program remains shrouded in mystery as the regime debates ditching non-proliferation Iran's nuclear program is entering a critical phase as Tehran debates dropping out of a nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Satellite images also show activity at known nuclear sites. Lawyer of Junaid Hafeez, a Pakistai scholar imprisoned for 13 years, is hopeful for his release A former Fullbright scholar, Junaid Hafeez was sentenced to death under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws. His family and lawyer told DW there is now hope a court will overturn the conviction. Bosnia elections: Polls overshadowed by exhaustion, exodus and geopolitics as ethnic politics eclipse real problems Bosnia goes to the polls on October 4 to elect several parliaments and presidents. While voters worry about the economy and emigration, the campaign is focused on ethnicity, exposing the country's political paralysis. Is US President Donald Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'? Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along. Ireland will boycott Eurovision again because of Israel's participation, but the song contest is still expanding The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing. South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city. 'Alternative Nobel' honors women's rights activists, AI researcher The Right Livelihood Award has gone to a female AI researcher and women fighting repression. The Sweden-based prize has been dubbed an "alternative Nobel." Hungary's reckoning with Orban's corrupt system picks up speed Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time. Ethiopia: No regard for civilians as fighting in Tigray continues Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia, shattering a fragile peace in the region. DW spoke to civilians caught in the crossfire amid communication blackouts, as rebel and federal forces keep battling for territory. UK PM Burnham seeks 'hope again' at Labour Party conference Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas.