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Germany gets ahead in the new space race German companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes. Could Romania and Moldova reunite? Moldovan leader Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan want to reunite their countries. Is that a realistic scenario? China, US, Israel compete in fast-growing laser weapons race More Gulf states are turning to laser weapons to combat drones in the Iran war. Israel even loaned the UAE theirs. But do they actually work? Islamic feminism more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing. Ukraine: Dozens of European countries sign up to special tribunal plan to prosecute Russia At talks in Moldova, more than 30 countries have said they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine prosecuting Russia over its invasion. How the body will force Russians to stand trial is not clear. Pakistan faces pressure over mediator role in Iran war With Pakistan stepping in the middle of a major geopolitical conflict, Islamabad is forced to balance between Washington, Tehran, Beijing and key Gulf allies. A recent US media report places it under even more scrutiny. UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what's going on in Keir Starmer's Labour party and with Nigel Farage. And what may be next. US-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, Taiwan Donald Trump hopes to have China help him end the war in Iran, but this goal seemed far from guaranteed as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing. Xi Jinping, in turn, took the chance to warn the US over Taiwan. Uganda at a crossroads as Museveni begins new term Unemployment and poverty pose major challenges for President Museveni's seventh term, while his age and long rule prompt questions about Uganda's future beyond his leadership. Foreign student fee hikes in France trigger backlash A French government plan to charge students from outside the European Union 16 times more than previously has 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?