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AliExpress hit with record EU fine The Chinese retailer has become the latest major online marketplace to face penalties under the EU’s Digital Services Act. Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine The strike comes as Ukraine launched more than hundreds of drones at Moscow after a Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy sought to calm growing tensions over Ukraine’s military leadership. Guterres to visit Cyprus as UN seeks to revive peace talks UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week in what is seen as an effort to kickstart the stalled peace process. Why now? What is known about the plan? And what might be different this time round? Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely? US ties to Israel rattle rare earth deal in Malaysia Malaysia's rare earth refinery in Gebeng is essential to a strategic deal between the Pentagon and Australia's Lynas mining corporation. Now, Malaysian activists are using it as leverage to support Palestinians in Gaza. Why Japan's new imperial law keeps women off the throne New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite broad support for a female emperor. Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The former Manchester mayor has become a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most popular politicians. DRC's neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. The growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC is raising concerns about cross-border spread. Algeria seeks larger EU energy role amid regional tensions Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's recent visit to Berlin. But Algiers is still grappling with tensions at home, over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel. Spain: Emergency crews battle wildfire north of Madrid More than 25 firefighting planes have been deployed to battle the blaze in central Spain, which has been raging for three days. Fact check: Spotting AI-generated 'historical' images DW Fact check selected three "historical" videos that aren't real — they're AI. Could you recognize the fake? Here's how to spot it — and why it matters. EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect Under new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear. China firm seeks damages over state control of British Steel The UK government took over British Steel last year to prevent the closure of the country's last primary steelmaking facility. China's Jingye Group, which bought the firm in 2020, claims it is owed compensation.