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1. United States working to secure a humanitarian truce in Sudan

   There has been a sharp escalation in bloodshed in the conflict since Rapid Support Forces fighters captured the city of al-Fashir.

2. Emirati official acknowledges missteps in Sudan crisis response

   An Emirati presidential diplomatic adviser said "looking back" everyone made a mistake in the handling of developments in Sudan.

3. Lagos residents react to Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria

   There were mixed reactions in Lagos on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he'd ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria, as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

4. Italy's right-wing government unveils new work permit plan to address labor shortages

   Italy's right-wing government has announced plans to issue 500,000 work permits for non-EU workers from 2026 to 2028.

5. Champions League: PSG prepare for heavyweight clash with Bayern

   Tuesday's game at Parc des Princes will be a repeat of the 2019-20 Champions League final in Lisbon, where Kingsley Coman scored the only goal as Bayern secured a sixth European crown