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British playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88 Writers, performers and cultural institutions are paying tribute to Oscar-winning playwright Tom Stoppard, whose celebrated plays, screenwriting achievements and artistic innovation reshaped modern drama. Why Ukrainian school students still speak Russian in Kyiv Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts. What Ukraine can expect from Trump's new envoy Dan Driscoll Dan Driscoll's first visit left behind mixed feelings in Kyiv. As US President Donald Trump's envoy, he will soon return to Ukraine to negotiate a peace plan. Russian drones fly undeterred over Moldova and Romania Moldova and Romania are witnessing serious airspace violations by Russian drones. Moldova is virtually defenseless, but the Romanian government is playing down the incidents, calling them "accidents." Austria: Rebel nuns reject Church's offer in convent dispute The story of runaway sisters who refused to return to their senior center made headlines across the globe. Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak resigns amid corruption probe Andriy Yermak has served as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff since 2020. His resignation from the role comes after his office was searched amid a corruption investigation. Ukraine updates: Orban meeting Putin in Moscow Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin's closest EU ally, Orban says he aims to secure energy imports and "talk about peace" in Ukraine. British government welcomes sharp dip in net migration The Labour government celebrated a second consecutive year of declining long-term migration to the UK, as it faces mounting pressure on the issue from the populist, right-wing Reform UK party. France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 France is paving the way for the return of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds. This decision follows an uproar over a general's warning that France must be prepared to "lose its children." Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister President Petr Pavel has rejected a controversial candidate for the post of environment minister. Filip Turek of the Motorists party faces numerous allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts.