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Exotic animal smuggling baffles activists in India Orangutans, rare reptiles and other exotic animals are popping up in India, suggesting the country is becoming a major destination for trafficked wildlife. Fact check: How disinformation fuels Houthi-Saudi conflict As fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalates, old and repurposed videos have flooded social media, with many presented as fresh footage from the front lines. Serbian President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdict The conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs. King Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again Buckingham Palace has rejected criticism of King Charles III in a new book by the brother of his late wife, Princess Diana. Earl Charles Spencer has been a fierce critic of his former brother-in-law for decades. UK: Village votes to 'secede' in asylum center plan protest Residents of Piddington, a tiny, remote village in Oxfordshire in England, have staged a "referendum" on leaving the UK. They are objecting to plans to open an asylum reception center at a disused military base nearby. Can Canada and the EU deepen ties to counter Trump? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is known for standing up to US President Donald Trump. Now he wants to forge a "unique alliance" with Europe. But what could such a partnership look like? Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President Thaci The conviction in The Hague of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has caused consternation in Kosovo — both among political leaders and on the streets. DW reports from Pristina. British-American writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77 Chicago-born playwright Bonnie Greer, who became a familiar face in British political discourse later in life, has died. Her husband David Hutchins announced news of Greer's death. How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are expanding their control of maritime corridors in the Red Sea area. Their target is their avowed enemy Saudi Arabia. But the military moves also endanger Egypt. Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets Rights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes and journalists living abroad. Poland reaffirms support for Ukraine after drone strikes After Russia's recent drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "nonprovocative but serious response" to Moscow.