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DRC referendum bill intensifies constitutional standoff Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup." Hungary, Ukraine make historic deal after years of tension Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has announced a historic minority rights deal with Ukraine, paving the way for its erstwhile foe to begin EU accession negotiations. Canada introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s Canada is seeking to ban social media accounts for children under 16 with a new bill. The government also wants to regulate AI chatbots. Why is Hezbollah still important for Iran? Although weakened, the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group remains a central piece of Iran's power projection in the Middle East. Tehran has insisted they be included in any peace deal with the US and Israel. Rising cyberscam losses expose gaps in EU response Europeans are losing billions to online scams, yet the EU has been slower than the US, the UK and China in targeting the Southeast Asian networks behind many of them. Philippines: Farmers race to keep up with global 'ube' craze Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure. Kenya: LGBTQ+ community still here, still queer despite cuts LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are struggling: Deep funding cuts, not just during Pride, have forced layoffs, shrinking services and tough choices. But organizations that serve queer communities are adapting. War in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes key Russian supply lines Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indicates growing Russian vulnerability. NASA picks first European astronaut for Artemis mission Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The NASA mission is expected to launch in 2027 to test technology for a future moon landing. Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. This followed a week of migration-related riots last June in Northern Ireland. Will Israel's troops take over more of southern Lebanon? Residents displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel's military now fear that Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion. EU proposes entry ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.