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.
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.
Skip next section US willing to mediate but not to waste time: Rubio May 8, 2026 US willing to mediate but not to waste time: Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is still prepared to mediate between Russia and Ukraine to end the war between them if it can be productive.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday warned allies of Russia against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade, as Moscow and Kyiv have traded accusations ahead of the event. Russia had unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10, and Ukraine followed with a counter-truce that would start May 6.
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.
Shots were fired in Linz in Austria on Thursday. A police spokesman told the Reuters news agency that three people had been killed and the weapon used had been recovered by law enforcement. National public broadcaster ORF reported a large police presence in the Klausenbachstrasse area in the north of the city.