As conflicts rage around the world, little is heard of the open war being fought between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Most of the fighting is along the lengthy and disputed border between the countries, though Pakistan also strikes deep into Afghanistan, too.
A Kabul rehab facility was recently reduced to rubble. With most of the victims being men, this leaves families struggling under the Afghan Taliban.
A mother told dpa she spent days searching for the remains of her son, or any sign of him. Overcome with despair and unable to work, she now begs on the streets of Kabul.
Allison Williams
dpa trends & features
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TOP FEATURE: After Pakistani strike on Kabul clinic, families still seek answers
Most of the victims of a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul were men. This leaves their families with a problem, as women are restricted in their activities by the Taliban. A mother who lost her son is now reduced to begging in the Afghan capital.
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Hobby horsing is anything but play as riders flaunt their skills
Horsing around? No way. Hobby horsing is a serious business as a recent championship showed in Finland where 200 riders mounted wood, wool and fabric horses to trot, dance and race their way to victory.
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Dark money group backed law ending China sister-city programmes
A new Florida law ends a series of cultural exchanges, the latest to curb the activities of foreigners, particularly Chinese nationals, in the state. Critics call it anti-immigrant and xenophobic, and say it unfairly targets Chinese nationals.
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AI has invaded the LA mayoral race. Some fear it's just the start
New technology is being used to make hyper-cinematic memes, creating buzz in US state election campaigns. No comprehensive federal rules govern the use of artificial intelligence content in political ads or messaging. As fan-generated AI videos are widely shared in California, this technology is reshaping political messaging.
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