Greece on Saturday blamed a "foreign state" for the discovery of a sea drone this week off the Ionian island of Lefkada. "You saw a drone belonging to a foreign country that was retrieved outside Greek territorial waters a few days ago...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hinted that the Ukraine war could soon end. Speaking to reporters after marking Russia's Victory Day parade, Putin said: "I think that the matter is coming to an end." The comment was made in response to a question about whether Western help to Ukraine went too far.
Skip next section SPD politicians are divided on Schröder for Ukraine negotiator May 10, 2026 SPD politicians are divided on Schröder for Ukraine negotiator Senior officials in Gerhard Schröder's Social Democratic Party (SPD) have been giving their reaction to Vladimir Putin's suggestion of a mediator role for Germany's former chancellor in Ukraine peace talks.
It was a nightmarish start for the new mayor, Thorsten Grädler. The 61-year-old won the election in the small German town of Vilseck, which is situated near the border with the Czech Republic, in March. Monday, May 4, was his first official day on the job.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a scaled-back military parade in Moscow's Red Square on Saturday, saying Russian soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO. The traditional Victory Day parade commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
The German government's decision to introduce a levy on sugary drinks as part of its health care reform package has triggered a new debate on government interference in diets — even though many countries around the world have already introduced such a tax.
Skip next section Russia confirms 3-day ceasefire with Ukraine May 8, 2026 Russia confirms 3-day ceasefire with Ukraine Russia has agreed to US President Donald Trump's initiative for a ceasefire with Ukraine from May 9 to May 11, as well as to carry out a prisoner exchange during that period, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
The Kremlin has radically increased security around Russian president Vladimir Putin, apparently due to growing fears of assassination or a coup.
Voters' expectations could not have been higher when Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition of center-right Christian Democrats (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU) and the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) took office on May 6, 2025. Economic recovery was to be the top priority.
Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, is said to have a remarkable talent for turning situations to his advantage, often with small, highly impactful gestures.
The traditional Victory Day parade in the Russian capital Moscow on May 9, 2026 will be scaled back. It will not feature the usual display of military vehicles on Red Square, and no cadets from prestigious military academies will attend. Russia's Ministry of Defense cited the "current operational situation" as the reason for the decision.