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Foreign student fee hikes in France trigger backlash A French government plan to charge students from outside the EU 16 times more than previously have 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? UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back in order. Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner? The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis. Iran war tests India's multi-alignment diplomacy New Delhi is proud of its carefully balanced ties with rival nations in the Middle East. But this diplomatic strategy might be reaching its breaking point. Tunisia sliding into authoritarianism, experts say The Tunisian government is ramping up pressure on opposition figures, journalists and civil society — raising fresh fears of deepening repression and the steady dismantling of democracy. Saving Japan's elderly people from 'lonely deaths' As Japanese society changes, many elderly people find themselves isolated and facing a "lonely death." Government agencies and private groups are working hard to give them a new lease on life. Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in the Baltic country. Honda reports first loss since 1957 as it waters down EV strategy, but shares rise on 2026 forecasts The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026. 'Regime change': Hungary's Magyar exposes Orban's decadence Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see Magyar chart a new political course. Renewed Tigray tensions raise fears of Ethiopia-Eritrea war The TPLF is reasserting control in Tigray after electing Debretsion Gebremichael. Rising tensions with Ethiopia's federal government are fueling fears of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa.