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Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak resigns amid corruption probe Andriy Yermak has served as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff since 2020. His resignation from the role comes after his office was searched amid a corruption investigation. Ukraine updates: Orban meeting Putin in Moscow Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin's closest EU ally, Orban says he aims to secure energy imports and "talk about peace" in Ukraine. Follow DW for more. British government welcomes sharp dip in net migration The Labour government celebrated a second consecutive year of declining long-term migration to the UK, as it faces mounting pressure on the issue from the populist, right-wing Reform UK party. France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 France is paving the way for the return of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds. This decision follows an uproar over a general's warning that France must be prepared to "lose its children." Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister President Petr Pavel has rejected a controversial candidate for the post of environment minister. Filip Turek of the Motorists party faces numerous allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts. EU ramps up pressure on Shein over child-like sex dolls The European Union is demanding answers after the discovery of illegal weapons and child-like sex dolls on Shein's website. The firm has acknowledged the request and said it is in "dialogue" with the bloc's regulators. EU rethinks UAE trade deal over alleged arms sales to Sudan Members of the European Parliament demand that the EU end talks with the UAE over a trade deal. The UAE is suspected of sending arms to a Sudanese paramilitary accused of war crimes, which the Emirati government denies. Turkey: Court jails journalist for 'threatening' Erdogan Prominent independent journalist Fatih Altayli was commenting on a poll suggesting most Turks did not want the ruler of 22 years to stay in office for life. His arrest comes amid a broader crackdown on dissenting voices. Turkey hotel deaths: Toxic phosphine gas under investigation Reports now indicate chemical poisoning is behind the deaths of four family members on holiday in Istanbul. It's not the first time chemical fumigants have led to accidental deaths. Who is Kremlin operative Kirill Dmitriev? Kirill Dmitriev's role has been growing in Russia's foreign policy. What is Dmitriev's background, and what's his connection to Vladimir Putin?