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Denmark and the Netherlands plan to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced the delivery of 19 aircraft in total by the end of 2026, including six this year, while Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said deliveries will take place as soon as possible without naming concrete figures. What does Ukraine stand to gain from the pledges?

Russia's Luna-25 space probe crashed on Saturday while attempting to land on the south side of the moon. In the first Russian lunar mission since 1976, the spacecraft was supposed to explore landing possibilities and water deposits - with the long-term goal of establishing a manned lunar base by 2040. While the causes of the crash remain unclear, commentators see plenty of reasons.

Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has sparked criticism with comments to the effect that housewives - particularly those with a migrant background - are "freeloading" at the expense of society. He was referring to the fact that unemployed people in Belgium receive higher benefits if their partner stays at home rather than entering gainful employment. Commentators say such remarks are out of place and call on the state to focus on addressing its own failings in this area.

Francina Armengol of the socialist PSOE party has been elected by an absolute majority as the new speaker of the Spanish parliament - thanks to the seven votes of Carles Puigdemont's separatist party Junts per Catalunya. Can PSOE, led by Pedro Sánchez, now count on the support of the separatists? And what will this mean for the formation of a government and the future of the PP and Vox? Commentators take up the debate.