Brussels will examine whether Beijing favors local suppliers under the 'Buy China' policy to the disadvantage of EU firms.

China responded that the EU was damaging its image and engaging in protectionism.
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Alternative for Germany politician Maximilian Krah will stay on as the AfD lead candidate in June's European elections.

A day earlier, one of Krah's aides was charged with allegedly spying for China.
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Rishi Sunak has praised Berlin for being one of the biggest defense spenders in Europe and aiding Ukraine in repelling Russia's attacks.

Olaf Scholz and Sunak are expected to step up economic and security ties.
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The US Senate has approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after months of deadlock at Congress.

The bill also includes military support for Israel and Taiwan.
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🎥Police have arrested an assistant of the far-right AfD party's top candidate in the EU elections, Maximilian Krah. Krah told DW spying for a foreign state is a 'serious accusation.'

Greens co-leader Terry Reintke wants the investigations completed before June's vote:

Krah, the MEP whose staffer was arrested on suspicion of spying, sent us this comment:

“I learned about the arrest of the member of my staff, Jian Guo, from the press this morning. I don't
have any additional information. Spying for a foreign state is a serious accusation” (1/2)

At least five people are reported to have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel. UK lawmakers had only hours earlier voted to deport migrants on a one-way ticket to Rwanda, where they will remain even if successful in their asylum applications. dw.com/en/five-migran…

A bombshell right on time for the last plenary of the European Parliament before the upcoming elections:
Police in Germany have arrested a staff member of German far-right MEP Maximilian Krah (AfD).
Prosecutors say the individual was spying on behalf of China.

After months of court challenges, the UK Parliament has approved a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Chartered commercial jets 'would be ready within months,' but concerns on costs and international law remain. dw.com/en/rwanda-plan…

Russia's Defense Ministry has claimed new gains in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine's military has said Russian attempts in the area are being held back.
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EU starts second probe into TikTok, this time to assess if TikTokLite’s feature rewarding users for viewing/liking videos breaches the bloc’s tech rulebook amid child safety concerns. Brussels threatens to order suspension of the feature & gives TikTok 2 days to present defence.

Asked why it’s taking so long for EU countries to provide Ukraine with air defense systems Kyiv is asking for (which is 6 additional Patriot systems), EU foreign policy chief Borrell says:
'It’s not in my hands to make that decision. What I’m trying to do is to put it high on

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell Fontelles officially confirms the political agreement among EU foreign ministers to expand existing Iran sanctions to include missiles and missile production as well as deliveries of drones and missiles to the Middle East and the Red Sea.

The British Parliament is again voting on a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the flights will go ahead 'come what may.'
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Prosecutors in Britain have charged two men with divulging official secrets to a foreign state.
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Police in Upper Austria say they've arrested four Germans who were laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born.
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European foreign and defense ministers are meeting to discuss support for Ukraine that has waned in recent months. Sanctions against Russia and Iran are also on the agenda.
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German industrial production is expected to fall further behind this year. The usually strong manufacturing sector had already taken a hit because of higher energy prices.
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Germany's Federal Prosecutor has said three German citizens have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
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A teenage girl has fallen to her death from the sixth floor of a hotel near the center of Düsseldorf, in North Rhine Westphalia. Police have initially ruled out suicide and foul play.
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