As head of the center-left Social Democrats, Gerhard Schröder was chancellor of Germany between 1998 and 2005. Now Russian President Vladimir Putin says he would like Schröder as a possible European mediator in peace talks to end the Ukraine war.
A trial has begun against five activists accused of attacking a German branch of Israeli arms maker Elbit Systems in September 2025.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned Niger's sudden move to suspend most major French media outlets. The military junta in western Africa accused the outlets from former colonial power France of endangering national unity and public order, without offering examples or evidence.
When the foreign ministers of France and Kenya open the "Africa Forward Summit: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth" at the University of Nairobi on May 11, the focus will be on trying to find common ground.
Gerhard Schröder's office on Sunday refused to comment after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would like the former German chancellor as a possible European mediator in peace talks to end the Ukraine war. Putin told reporters on Saturday: "Of all European politicians, I would prefer talks with Schröder."
Anne isn't afraid. But she is cautious. That's because she has chosen to take a stand against right-wing and racist violence in the German capital, Berlin, and as a result has found herself facing hostility from right-wing extremists — which is why DW is not using her real name.
Berlin is a city full of graffiti: Colorful and loud, imaginative, annoying, and often political. Spray paint seems to have long since conquered the city.
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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