Eurovision Grand Final in Vienna: Pop, Politics, Protests
Delta Goodrem from Australia performs the song "Eclipse" during the dress rehearsal for the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Friday, May 15, 2026.
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Israel Says It Killed Hamas' Military Leader
Palestinians gather around a vehicle struck by an Israeli strike in Gaza City, Friday, May 15, 2026. Jehad Alshrafi/AP hide caption toggle caption Jehad Alshrafi/AP JERUSALEM — Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas' military wing, one of the architects of the Oct, 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza.
Merz Says He Wouldn't Advise Kids to Move to US
Skip next section Antarctic research ship 'Polarstern' returns from 6-month mission May 15, 2026 Antarctic research ship 'Polarstern' returns from 6-month mission Image: Jörn Hüneke/dpa/picture alliance The more than 40-year-old German research vessel Polarstern — Polaris or Pole Star in English — has completed its last half-year mission to Antarctica.
Islamic Feminism Gaining Ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Usually, it tends to be Muslim men who go to pray on Fridays in the mosques of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As is customary in Islam, women are not required to go to the mosque to pray on the holiest day of the week.
European states back special tribunal to try Russian war crimes
Thirty-four European countries plus Australia, Costa Rica and the European Union as an entity on Friday signed up to a future special tribunal that will seek to prosecute Russia for crimes committed during its invasion of Ukraine.
Pakistan under scrutiny as mediator in US–Iran conflict
Pakistan has taken on a leading role in the peace efforts between the US and Iran, hosting talks and serving as an intermediary for backchannel diplomacy between the warring parties. For Islamabad, the stakes are high. Officials view stability in the Gulf as closely tied to the country's own economic and security interests.
Beijing Summit Reveals Limits of Trump-Xi Iran and Taiwan Accord
The high-profile Beijing summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping ended with bombastic, positive statements — especially from the Trump White House, which called the US president "the dealmaker-in-chief" — but with little info known about concrete deals between the two rival superpowers.
Museveni’s New Term: Uganda at a Crossroads
As Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday, observers and political leaders across East Africa reflected on the trajectory of a man who in 1986 emerged from military fatigues, and a country wracked by civil war, to then rule for 40 years.
Udo Lindenberg at 80: Germany’s enduring rock icon
Udo Lindenberg comes from Gronau, a small town near the Dutch border. His hometown is so proud of its most famous son that it dedicated both a public square and a larger-than-life statue to him. At its unveiling in 2015, Lindenberg himself described the monument as the "Statue of Liberty of Gronau."
SEC Reaches Settlement With Billionaire Gautam Adani
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled a civil lawsuit against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani for bribing Indian officials and lying to US investors, according to court documents published Thursday. The settlement is subject to court approval.
France's International Student Fee Rise Sparks European Debate
Plans to dramatically increase the tuition fees paid by international students in France have sparked protests and highlighted the problems faced in the European country's higher education sector.
Could the Yermak Probe Reach President Zelenskyy?
On Monday, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) filed a notice of suspicion against Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Ukrainian presidential office. Under Ukrainian law, this step is equivalent to filing charges in court.