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Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes The fire ripped through makeshift homes in a "water village" in Malaysia's Sabah ‌state ⁠on ⁠Borneo island. The area is home to some of the country's poorest residents, including indigenous and stateless communities. French billionaire defiant as authors quit top publisher Vincent Bollore has vowed to find new authors for publisher Grasset after 170 left, alleging political interference. French President Macron has weighed in on the affair, which has shaken France's cultural scene. Austria: Police find rat poison in recalled baby food jar The Germany-based HiPP had recalled the jars, suggesting they were tampered with. The contaminated jars were also found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of a larger threat to democracy In the new DW documentary "Democracy Under Attack: Can Dündar and Trump's America," the Turkish press freedom icon looks at the parallels between the erosion of democracy in the US and his home country. Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A new left-leaning, pro-Russian party under former President Radev is seen as favorite to win. Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace En route to Angola for a three-day visit, Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders have traded barbs since the pope spoke out against the Iran war. US strikes on alleged 'drug boats' spark legal controversy The US has carried out further attacks on alleged "drug boats." Critics say the strikes are not only ineffective, they are also largely about appealing to Trump's own domestic base. UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon? A French UN peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, highlighting rising risks for UNIFIL. The UN mission has been in the country for nearly 50 years — DW looks at its mandate, role and growing criticism. Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over. Rutte dismisses speculation about US leaving NATO NATO chief Mark Rutte said he understands Donald Trump's frustration with NATO. He also called on Europe to boost its defense industry. Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis More than 227,000 people have fled conflict in Lebanon for Syria. But there they have found a lack of housing, economic hardship and no real state services. Despite a new ceasefire, many say they will stay in Syria. World Cup 2026: Fans to pay $150 for train ticket to stadium Transportation costs for World Cup fans traveling to US stadiums could be more than 10 times higher than regular fares. Local officials and FIFA bosses are trading blame for the increased prices while fans feel fleeced. Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office? After Donald Trump threatened to wipe out "an entire civilization," clashed with the pope and posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, US Democrats and some Republicans are questioning his fitness to serve as president.