Russia concluded a temporary ceasefire which lasted for nearly three days with overnight strikes targeting Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. "Russia itself chose to end the partial silence that had lasted for several days. Overnight, more than 200 attack drones were launched against Ukraine," said Zelenskyy on X.
A mayor of a city in Southern California has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of acting as a foreign agent of the Chinese government, US officials said on Monday.
Skip next section Top House Democrat questions aim of Iran war in remarks to Hegseth May 12, 2026 Top House Democrat questions aim of Iran war in remarks to Hegseth Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, addressed Hegseth and said the "question must be answered at the end fo this crisis: What
In March, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine of the UN Human Rights Council found that Russia had systematically deported and forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. These activities violate international human rights laws provisions and are classified as war crimes as well as crimes against humanity.
The public broadcasters of three European countries, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia, on Monday, announced that they would boycott the 70th Eurovision Song Contest by not airing it. The song contest has been at the center of controversy with several countries calling on Eurovision's organizers to exclude Israel following the Gaza war.
Skip next section Lufthansa to buy new planes from Boeing, Airbus May 11, 2026 Lufthansa to buy new planes from Boeing, Airbus The order comes amid skyrocketing prices for jet fuel caused by the blocking of the Strait of HormuzImage: Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa/picture-alliance Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa said it had placed an order for 10 Airbus and
It's been a nightmare two months for global shipping, with the Strait of Hormuz largely shut to commercial traffic and the threat of fresh attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Now, a third crisis is brewing — a resurgence in Somali piracy.
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept as air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv, on Oct. 23, 2024.
Religious and ethnic divisions are growing deeper in Bengal, a region divided between India and Bangladesh, as politicians on both sides of the border seek to capitalize on religious sentiment.
As Daniel Libeskind turns 80 on May 12, the renowned Polish-American architect shows no signs of slowing down and remains one of the most sought-after names in his field.
Skip next section Teen arrested over alleged Hamburg attack plot May 11, 2026 Teen arrested over alleged Hamburg attack plot A 17-year-old has been arrested over a suspected terror plot in Hamburg. Prosecutors said the Syrian teenager had been inspired by the "Islamic State" militant group and was planning to kill an unspecified number of people.
Skip next section EU's Kallas: 'Dynamics of the war are changing' May 11, 2026 EU's Kallas: 'Dynamics of the war are changing' Kallas said Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities and Moscow's toned-down military WWII anniversary parade showed the tide was turningImage: Marius Burgelman/AP Photo/picture alliance The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said leaders