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.
Temple Israel rebuilds after terror attack Audio will be available later today. Two months ago, a gunman drove through the preschool at Temple Israel, the largest synagogue in Michigan. Every child and teacher survived, but the community is still displaced and navigating the trauma of the attack.
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Surfing has resumed in Munich's English Garden after the city's new mayor lifted a ban with a new city decree Only experienced surfers are allowed on the wave until 10 p.m.
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 What you need to know What you need to know Iranian response to US proposal expected by Friday night Eastern time, Donald Trump said US and Iran working toward closing in on a memo to set up a framework for a month of talks to end the war, media outlets report Qatar urges both
Samina Bibi, a 34-year-old mother of three, lives in a modest house on the outskirts of Rawalpindi, the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. One early morning this week, she received a message from her husband saying that his salary would be delayed again. She says she had to fight back tears.
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.
On a humid Sunday afternoon in July last year, a small gathering of Christians inside a modest home in India's Uttar Pradesh state was interrupted by a mob.