Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in the Ukraine war to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Kremlin says.
President Vladimir Putin declared the ceasefire for May 8–10, when the world will commemorate the 80th…
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Did ‘Vatican diplomacy’ change Trump’s mind on Ukraine? I’m sceptical for three reasons | Orysia Lutsevych
The most recent diplomatic effort to find a way to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine took place at the most unlikely of events: the funeral of Pope Francis. The image of Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump leaning toward each other, under Carlo…
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Russia claims massive drone attack on Bryansk, where microelectronics plant is located
Russian officials report that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Bryansk Oblast overnight on 28 April, with the Russian Defense Ministry claiming to have shot down 102 Ukrainian drones over the area.
Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said in his Telegram channel that air defense…
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Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts
Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.
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ICJ begins hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians
As the humanitarian aid system in Gaza faces collapse, the court has scheduled a week of hearings in response to a request from the UN General Assembly.
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Without US pressure on Russia, there will be no quick end to war – ex-foreign minister
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko has advised taking recent statements by senior U.S. officials about an imminent peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine with caution, noting that without U.S. pressure on the Kremlin, no quick resolution is possible.
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Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage
A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. Updates to follow.
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Alexandra Fröhlich: Police launch murder investigation after bestselling novelist found dead on houseboat
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German police have launched a murder investigation after a bestselling novelist was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg.
Alexandra Fröhlich…
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Police launch murder investigation after bestselling novelist found dead on houseboat
German police have launched a murder investigation after a bestselling novelist was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg.
Alexandra Fröhlich was discovered dead by relatives onboard her houseboat in the Moorfleet district of the German city,…
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