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Czechia braces for massive protest against cuts to public media A fast-tracked bill to cut public media funding has sparked strikes, rallies and fears for the independence of public broadcasting in Czechia. A massive protest is planned for Prague on Sunday. EU leaders tussle over whom to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear. Can the EU make it harder to trick consumers online? The EU wants to curb subscription traps, misleading sales tactics and features that keep people scrolling. What would the proposed Digital Fairness Act change, and does it go far enough? What have the talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi achieved for Ukraine? The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in nine months have ended with an agreement on exchanging prisoners. Does this mark a genuine breakthrough and a step toward peace? Hungary eases abortion restrictions in women's rights overhaul The reforms mark a break the the conservative policies of former PM Viktor Orban. The controversial "heartbeat regulation" is to be scrapped and women are to be better protected against violence. UK court convicts 2 Iranian men of spying on journalists A London court has found two Iranian citizens guilty of surveilling reporters for a Persian-language television station critical of Iran's government. One was also convicted of planning a violent attack against them. Wael Mohya could make German football history at 17 At just 17, Gladbach forward Wael Mohya has earned his first Germany call-up. The dual-national talent has chosen the DFB path for now — and could soon make modern national-team history. British counterterrorism police arrest US soldier accused of spying on behalf of Russia A member of the US Army has been arrested near Gloucester in England. Police said he was suspected of espionage activity in connection with Russia. Investigators from the US and UK are involved in the probe. UK Privy Council overrules Trinidad and Tobago gay sex law A London court has overturned a Trinidad and Tobago law criminalizing consensual sexual relations between male same-sex couples. As a result of the colonial legacy, it is the independent country's last court of appeal. Victims of Nazi war in Poland call on Germany for support More than 80 years after the end of World War II, Polish victims of the Nazi regime are still waiting for a "humanitarian gesture" from Germany. The 2027 draft budget hasn't left them much hope for possible reparations.