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Germany's China calculation shifts as import pressures eclipse export benefits Germany long resisted tougher action against China because of retaliation fears. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin and Paris to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base. What is holding back Cyprus's Schengen ambitions? The European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone. UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were "strong indications" of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran's ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers. Poland reports arrests of 2 Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with Starlink station fire last month Polish authorities have reported the arrests of two Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with alleged sabotage of a Starlink station last month. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the fire an act of "hybrid warfare." Who are the Ukrainian 'volunteers' under Russian command? Russia has announced a battalion consisting of Ukrainian "volunteers." But veterans and former prisoners of war share very different accounts. Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire' US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately. Georgia's surrogacy industry is booming, but at what cost? Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry. Schools crisis in France: Investment fails to inspire confidence For weeks, schoolchildren in France have been protesting the failing education system. Compared to many other countries, France invests heavily in education but critics say that the funds are not distributed fairly. Macron and Steinmeier struggle to revive Franco-German ties Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum. Poland: Lifeline for Ukrainian refugees confronts donor fatigue and online abuse as anti-Ukrainian sentiment grows A Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her country built a lifeline for refugees in Poland. Now her organization faces donor fatigue, funding cuts and rising hostility as support for Ukrainians in Poland wanes.