Car bomb and assault at Bannu checkpoint kills 15

Militants detonated a car bomb at a police checkpoint in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, and opened fire on officers, killing at least 15 people, authorities said Sunday. The attack took place late Saturday in the Fateh Khel area. Images from the scene showed the checkpoint reduced to rubble, with bricks, charred debris, and mangled vehicles scattered across

Germany Faces Rising Antisemitism as the CDU Seeks Answers

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. Yet on April 11 this year, three large words sprayed across the side of a building in the district of Prenzlauer Berg, calling in English for the killing of all Jews

Top Court Pauses Law That Would Cut Bolsonaro’s Sentence

The Supreme Court of Brazil on Saturday suspended the implementation of a law that would reduce the prison sentence of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, pending the outcome of legal challenges against it. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. The law in question could potentially have freed him

Greece Says Sea Drone from ‘Foreign State’ Recovered

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... we know what it is, and we more or less know what it contains," Defense

Putin suggests Ukraine conflict may be nearing its end

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. The Russian leader

Germany advances Tomahawk bid and submarine partnerships

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. Some think Schröder's links to the

Vilseck on Edge After Planned US Troop Withdrawal

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. And shortly after noon, a breaking news alert shocked the town

What U.K. local losses mean for Keir Starmer

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks, during a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Hannah McKay/AP/Pool Reuters hide caption toggle caption Hannah McKay/AP/Pool Reuters U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour party suffered major losses in elections held across Britain last

Temple Israel Rebuilds After Preschool Attack

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. 

Spain preps Tenerife for hantavirus-hit MV Hondius

Skip next section WHO chief Tedros speaks to MV Hondius captain after arrival in Spain May 9, 2026 WHO chief Tedros speaks to MV Hondius captain after arrival in Spain The secretary-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he had spoken to the captain of the MV Hondius after arriving in
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