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AI drones made in Germany see duty on Ukraine's front line The German defense company Helsing is supplying combat drones to Ukraine and will soon provide them to the German army. How effective are they on the front line? DW joined a Ukrainian combat mission to find out. Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained on his return to Turkey, days after a video he posted online gained traction. The clip included references to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religion. Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops, followers The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes after the group, the Society of Saint Pius X, consecrated bishops without papal consent. Explosion in Monaco: Who is Vadym Yermolaiev? Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was reportedly injured in a suspected assassination attempt in Monaco. Kyiv had previously imposed sanctions on him. What is known about the case? Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure? Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward negotiations? Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests more than 200 activists Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict public gatherings ban, 225 human rights and environmental activists as well as journalists have already been arrested. Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings. EU slaps €3 duty on low-value imported packages The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US. Will alleged crime ties damage Serbia's ruling party? Pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic is growing as years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime coincide with a gang war. Experts say the issue is eroding support within his base. Alarm over alleged abuse in French schools and nurseries Hundreds of alleged cases of physical and sexual assault against children in French nurseries and elementary schools have revealed flaws in the system, experts say. They argue that reforms are urgently needed.