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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in Thailand Bangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance. Ebola: Africa CDC plans to use vaccine for different strain as outbreak spreads The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control pledged to deploy a vaccine for a previous Ebola strain in the current DRC outbreak, with test cases indicating a potentially live-saving level of protection. Drought threatens power supplies in Danube countries Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared. Mata Hari: Celebrated dancer turns WWI spy Mata Hari enthralled Europe's elite with her beauty and performances. Accused of spying during World War I, she faced a French firing squad in 1917. Can UN chief's initiative kickstart resolution for Cyprus? UN chief Antonio Guterres considers a resolution to the Cyprus issue to be vital for regional stability and has initiated a new diplomatic effort. What are the prospects for its success? Why Iran is sending mixed signals on talks Trump says talks with Iran are underway. Tehran says it is discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, not Washington. Analysts say the gap reflects competing political pressures. Africa and the ICC: Why most countries are staying A new wave of African withdrawals has swept through the International Criminal Court. Chad turned its back on the court after three junta-led states in the Sahel exited. But most African countries still trust The Hague. What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry? Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the territory of Western Sahara. But their rivalry now extends far beyond the territory. Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament On the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism. Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive? Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies this. WHO's Tedros visits DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone. Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata has sparked concerns that the fragile peace that followed the 2020–2022 Tigray War could unravel. India's Gen Z protest enters a new online battle The streets are quiet, but a fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media.