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Putin 'morally responsible' for Sturgess' death — UK report The conduct of all those involved in a Russian mission to kill a double agent in England was "astonishingly reckless," a UK report found. Dawn Sturgess, a British woman, died after an assassination attempt in 2018. EU agrees to relax regulations around gene-edited crops The EU has agreed allow certain foods altered using genetic engineering techniques to be sold without special labeling under a new framework. The rules distinguish between NGTs and GMOs. Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to China. He is expected to urge Xi to help push Russia toward a ceasefire in Ukraine and discuss access to the Chinese market. EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition. Hate and threats forcing women out of politics and top jobs Often labeled as bad mothers, insulted for their looks and threatened with physical violence, female politicians face a barrage of criticism and hate. Many are stepping down out of fear. Ukraine updates: Germany says Russia resisting negotiated peace Germany says that despite diplomatic efforts, Russia has not done enough to engage in negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Europe has reached a deal to phase out all Russian gas imports. DW has the latest. Bulgaria protests: 'Gen Z won't stay silent!' Protests with the slogan "We won't let them lie to us" took place in towns and cities across Bulgaria on Monday. The biggest took place in the capital, Sofia. Most protesters there were young. What is it they want? Europeans have little say in US-run Ukraine peace talks The EU and Britain are trying to protect Ukraine's interests, and their own, as the US leads negotiations to end Moscow's Ukraine war. But Washington keeps the European allies at arm's length. European fraud probe targets former EU official Mogherini EU prosecutors have detained three officials, including Italian politician Federica Mogherini. They suspect fraud in a 2021 and 2022 training program for junior diplomats and its tender process. Canada to sign up to flagship EU defense credit fund Canada has been allowed to join the EU's SAFE defense financing program, leaders from both sides say. The move comes as much of the West arms against Russian aggression while the US increasingly disengages.