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Ukraine updates: Trump approved peace deal, report says As fighting between Ukraine and Russia continues, US President Trump has already approved a ceasefire deal between Moscow and Kyiv, a US media report says. Follow DW for more. Polish Church's gesture of reconciliation marks 60th anniversary Polish bishops reached out to their German counterparts in November 1965 with a message of reconciliation. Despite the Cold War and an ongoing border dispute, it was a turning point in German-Polish relations. Turkey hotel deaths: Deadly phosphine gas suspected 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. EU proposes softening AI and data privacy regulations The EU is responding to calls by businesses and member states that have argued the bloc needs to keep up with tech innovation. Meanwhile, cookie consent pop-up banners are also set to be scaled back. Italy approves Nord Stream suspect's Germany extradition Italy's highest court has upheld a lower court verdict approving the extradition of the suspected ringleader of the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage to Germany. The Ukrainian national's lawyer announced the news. Ukraine updates: Deadly Russian strikes hit Ternopil At least 25 people were killed, with dozens more injured, in the overnight attacks. Meanwhile, Axios is reporting that Washington is working on a peace plan in coordination with Russia. Netherlands to give up control of Nexperia in China dispute The Netherlands praised China's softening of export restrictions as a "show of goodwill." The dispute has alarmed European car manufacturers, who have warned of serious supply chain disruptions on high-tech chips. UK plans ban on ticket resale touts in bot-buying era Modern technologies have made it possible to buy up tickets moments after their release and instantly put them up for resale, often at an egregious mark-up. But the industry argues a ban will fuel the black market. German chancellor urges Ukraine to curb male refugee numbers As the migration debate rages, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to limit the influx of young men from Ukraine. Will Kyiv respond? At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics Nature knows no borders and connects people across national frontiers. When concerned citizens in neighboring countries work hand in hand, they can further environmental protection and overcome age-old antagonisms.