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World South Korea Demands Apology from North Korea Over DMZ Mine Blasts South Korea has called for an apology from North Korea following landmine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three soldiers. Al Jazeera World Stranded Shark in Busan Attracts Over Half a Million Visitors A shark stranded in a canal in Busan, South Korea, has drawn over half a million visitors in recent weeks and has been named an honorary ambassador for the city. DW Business Africa's Richest Man to Launch Massive Oil Refinery in Kenya Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is set to break ground on a **$16 billion** oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, poised to become East Africa's largest industrial project. BBC News World Flydubai Pilot Under Investigation for Alleged Attempt to Crash Tel Aviv Flight Israeli media reports indicate authorities are investigating claims that a Flydubai pilot attempted to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was reportedly thwarted by the co-pilot. DW World Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia Following Alleged Pilot Altercation A Flydubai flight en route to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reports of a dispute and stabbing involving pilots. Euronews Gaming The Witcher 3 Remastered Can Be Unlocked for Free on Nintendo Switch 2 with Any Physical Copy Nintendo Switch 2 owners have discovered that The Witcher 3 Remastered can be unlocked for free using any physical Switch cartridge of the game, even borrowed ones. IGN Science Dinosaur-Killing Impact Crater May Have Teemed With Life for Millions of Years A new study suggests that the hydrothermal system created by the Chicxulub asteroid impact, which wiped out dinosaurs, may have provided habitable conditions for up to **8 million years**, much longer Ars Technica Technology OpenAI Postpones New AI Model Amid Safety Concerns Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has decided to postpone the release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing revealed it failed to meet safety standards. DW Science Former Farmland to be Restored to Boost Wildlife in Hertfordshire A 30-year project in Hertfordshire, UK, aims to restore 70 acres of former farmland, cultivated for about 80 years, into an orchard and wildlife area. BBC News World Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills Dozens in Rakhine State Market A Myanmar military airstrike in an opposition-controlled area of Rakhine State has resulted in at least 49 deaths and 58 injuries, escalating conflict. Euronews World Over 80 Abducted in Nigeria as Police Discover Human Remains More than 80 people were kidnapped in Nigeria's northern states, while authorities in Abia state found human remains, including 28 skulls. Al Jazeera World Evicted 87-Year-Old Spanish Woman to Return Home Maricarmen, an 87-year-old Spanish woman who became a symbol of the country's housing crisis after her eviction last week, is set to return to her home. DW Business Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Interest Rates to 15-Year High The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased its benchmark interest rate to 4.6%, reaching a 15-year high, in an effort to combat persistent inflation. Al Jazeera Gaming Naughty Dog to Fully Reveal New Game Intergalactic in 2027 Game developer Naughty Dog announced that its next major title, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Project,' will be fully revealed in 2027. IGN World Israel's West Bank Road Closures Turn Routine Journeys into Long Ordeals for Palestinians Israel's tightened movement restrictions and road closures in the West Bank are severely impacting Palestinians' daily lives and access to essential services, including emergency medical care. Al Jazeera World Germany and Five Nations Demand Billions in EU Budget Cuts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and leaders from five other nations are threatening to block the EU's proposed €2 trillion budget unless significant cuts are made. DW World Argentina Threatens Legal Action Over Falkland Islands Oil Project Argentina's President Javier Milei has issued a two-week ultimatum to the UK to halt an oil project near the Falkland Islands, threatening international legal action. DW World South Korea Claims North Korean Landmine Blasts Violate Armistice South Korea stated that explosions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last week, which injured three of its soldiers, were caused by North Korean landmines, calling it an armistice violation. Euronews World Malaysia Begins Repatriating Rohingya Refugees Despite Safety Warnings Malaysia has started sending approximately 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite warnings from the United Nations and human rights groups about unsafe conditions. Al Jazeera Science Aviva CEO Warns: More UK Homes Could Become Uninsurable Due to Flood Risk Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has warned that some homes being built in the UK could become uninsurable in the future due to the increasing risk of flooding. BBC News World Evicted 87-Year-Old Spanish Woman Expected to Return Home Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose forced eviction in Spain sparked widespread protests, is expected to return to her home under a new rental agreement, according to her lawyer. BBC News World US Troops Withdraw from Iraq: Baghdad Declares Sovereignty Amid Lingering Militia Concerns The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after a 12-year mission against ISIS, with Baghdad declaring full sovereignty, while the disarmament of militias remains a significant DW Technology New Obesity Drug Retatrutide Shows Up to 25% Weight Loss in Trials A new obesity drug, retatrutide, enabled participants to lose an average of up to 25% of their body weight in late-stage clinical trials and improved cardiometabolic health. Ars Technica World South Korea Demands Apology from Ukraine Over Disclosure of North Korean POW Transfer Seoul's presidential office seeks an apology from Ukraine, alleging a breach of confidentiality regarding the transfer of two North Korean POWs. Euronews