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Christine Lagarde: Is central bank independence at risk? Speculation is mounting over the European Central Bank's leadership after a report suggested Christine Lagarde may step down early. The possibility is already stirring debate about politics and central bank independence. UK: Ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct Police say they arrested a man in his 60s, and that they would not be naming him. However, media identified him as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, still better known as Prince Andrew, after police were seen at his house. Deutsche Bahn says cyberattack hit ticket and info systems Germany's national rail operator says it was hit with a cyberattack on its systems that disrupted ticketing and timetable information. Greenland: Denmark's King Frederik X visits Nuuk King Frederik is visiting the partly autonomous Danish territory of Greenland, following the tensions prompted by US President Donald Trump last month. Vatican declines participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace' The Vatican has said it will not take part in the "Board of Peace" established by US President Donald Trump. It said the UN was the right body to manage global crises. ECB's Christine Lagarde planning early exit — report Christine Lagarde, the head of Europe's most important financial institution, plans to leave her job before her eight-year term ends in October 2027, the Financial Times reported. Ukraine updates: Geneva peace talks end abruptly A second day of talks between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours on Wednesday. The Ukrainian side said talks were "difficult" while the chief Russian negotiator said further talks would follow. DW has more. Bayer agrees to pay billions to settle Roundup lawsuits German chemical giant Bayer and cancer patient attorneys have agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement over lawsuits claiming that glyphosate in its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. France arrests nine in right-wing activist's death Far-right activist Quentin Deranque was killed last week, seemingly in a clash with the far left. Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton among signatories denouncing Berlinale's Gaza 'silence' More than 80 current and former participants in Germany's Berlinale film festival signed an open letter accusing it of silence over Gaza. DW has talked to the festival's director, who rejects the accusations.