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Germany's China calculation shifts as import pressures eclipse export benefits Germany has long resisted tougher action against China, fearing retaliation. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base. What is holding back Cyprus's Schengen ambitions? The European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone. Starlink India launch: Why Elon Musk is still waiting Despite securing key approvals, the Starlink satellite internet service remains in regulatory limbo, raising questions about security clearances, competition and India’s investment climate. UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were "strong indications" of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran's ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers. Poland reports arrests of 2 Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with Starlink station fire last month Polish authorities have reported the arrests of two Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with alleged sabotage of a Starlink station last month. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the fire an act of "hybrid warfare." Fact check: Viral videos falsely linked to Riyadh airport attacks Many videos claiming to show an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport have gone viral online. DW Fact check analyzes some of the most-shared footage and finds evidence it was created using AI. Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs? Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang. Hurricane Simon batters Mexico's Pacific Coast Hurricane Simon is currently running parallel to Mexico's Pacific Coast, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to vulnerable towns. Two high-ranking Iranian defectors give DW a rare look into the mindset of the regime's loyal servants Months of correspondence with two high-ranking defectors have given DW's investigative unit a rare look at the mindset of the regime's loyal servants — and revealed a clandestine circle that allegedly plots murders. Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border A Sudan-based rights group said 72 people were killed in a remote, disputed area known for illegal gold mining. Who are the Ukrainian 'volunteers' under Russian command? Russia has announced a battalion consisting of Ukrainian "volunteers." But veterans and former prisoners of war share very different accounts. Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire' US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately. Georgia's surrogacy industry is booming, but at what cost? Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry.