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Foreign student fee hikes in France trigger backlash A French government plan to charge students from outside the EU 16 times more than previously have stoked discontent. But how does this compare to the rest of Europe, both inside the EU and out? Will Ukraine corruption scandal reach Volodymyr Zelenskyy? A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine has widened, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, former head of the presidential office. Will the scandal reach all the way to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back in order. Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner? The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis. Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in the Baltic country. 'Regime change': Hungary's Magyar exposes Orban's decadence Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see Magyar chart a new political course. Ceasefire in sight? What's next for Russia's war in Ukraine Four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is the end finally in sight? DW spoke to US political experts about why they think US home elections could bring about a ceasefire. EU invites Taliban members to discuss Afghan migrant returns The European Commission has invited officials from Afghanistan's Taliban to discuss the returns of certain migrants. It's controversial on humanitarian grounds, and because Brussels doesn't recognize Taliban authority. UK: Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will continue in place, as four junior ministers quit British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and four junior ministers resigned on Tuesday. What now for the role of high representative in Bosnia? Christian Schmidt's departure as high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina doesn't look like a routine diplomatic handover. It seems to indicate that international powers want something different from the role.