Location · 1272 published stories · 236 outlets · All places
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of insincerity regarding the ceasefire, warning of a large-scale retaliatory strike on central Kiev if Moscow is attacked on Victory Day. Zakharova also reaffirmed Russia's openness to genuine negotiations while cautioning against using them as a cover.
European Council President António Costa and other EU figures have signalled preparations for possible talks with Russia on the Ukraine conflict, including discussions among national leaders and an upcoming informal foreign ministers' meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Europe to select a negotiator and maintain a strong role, while German and Bulgarian leaders stressed conditions such as a ceasefire and balanced diplomacy.
A year into Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative-led coalition with the SPD, about 85% of Germans are dissatisfied with his performance, according to a recent Infratest dimap poll for ARD. Other surveys show similar discontent, with nearly half of Germans favoring a dissolution of the coalition and Merz ranking last among German politicians for the first time.
Russian diplomats have accused Danish and German authorities of failing to investigate the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, warning that impunity is encouraging further sabotage attempts. Moscow has filed pre-litigation claims against four countries and threatens to take the case to the International Court of Justice.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, claims that neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky nor his European backers want peace, as an end to the conflict would spell the end of their political careers. He asserts that the US and EU are pursuing opposing strategies—one aimed at peace, the other at continued war—and accuses Europe of complicity in the conflict, warning of Russia's right to respond forcefully.
Russian officials, including Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, have warned that Moscow will launch a massive retaliatory strike on central Kiev if Ukraine attacks the Russian capital during Victory Day celebrations. Zakharova characterized Zelensky's threats as terrorist intent, while Russia declared a ceasefire for May 8-9.
The International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig admitted Ghana, Peru, and Panama as new members, bringing total membership to 72. The summit adopted policy recommendations on digitalizing freight connectivity and urban transport, while discussions highlighted AI's role in resilience and Ukraine's reconstruction funding needs.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has said it will not underestimate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s threats to attack Moscow’s Victory Day parade, warning of massive retaliatory strikes on Kyiv if the celebrations are disrupted. The threats, made at a European Political Community summit, have drawn harsh condemnation from Russian officials, while Moscow has urged foreign diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from the Ukrainian capital.
A German holidaymaker has won a court case against his tour operator after being unable to find sunloungers for his family on a Greek island because other guests reserved them with towels. The Hanover court ruled that the operator failed to enforce the resort's own rules on towel blocking and awarded the family €986.70, nearly three times the initial refund.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, has issued a stark warning that any German move toward acquiring nuclear weapons would be considered 'casus belli' under Moscow's strategic documents. His remarks, published by RT, also touch on Germany's exploration of a nuclear umbrella with Paris and London and raise questions about Berlin's NATO role.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev published an article accusing Germany of pursuing a revanchist course, undermining international treaties, and militarizing the Bundeswehr. He also warned that Germany's actions threaten European security and could draw the US into conflict with Russia.
Health authorities worldwide are urgently tracing passengers who disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected. The virus has killed three people, and eight others are suspected to have contracted it, as the WHO monitors citizens in at least 12 countries.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that a war between Russia and Germany would completely destroy German industry and threaten European civilization, while also criticizing Germany's economic decline. His statements, published via RT and reported by TASS, combine dire predictions with economic data to argue against Western pressure on Russia.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Al Jazeera reports the match schedule, group draws, and tournament format, with the opening match in Mexico City and the final in New Jersey.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan visited Canada to support a Korean consortium's bid for a submarine project valued at 60 trillion won, competing against Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. He met with Canadian officials to discuss industrial cooperation and is scheduled to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary in Washington.
Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal to advance 6-5 on aggregate. Ousmane Dembélé scored early for the holders, while Harry Kane's stoppage-time equalizer was not enough. PSG will face Arsenal in the final on May 30.
Multiple media reports indicate that the US and Iran are negotiating a moratorium on uranium enrichment lasting more than a decade, with Washington pushing for strict conditions and Tehran proposing a shorter timeline. The talks, mediated by Pakistan, also cover the removal of enriched uranium stocks and potential sanctions relief.
Berlin police will again restrict Soviet and Russian symbols, St. George ribbons, and military uniforms at the city's Soviet memorials from May 8-9. Russia's ambassador to Germany called the move 'unfriendly,' while asserting that commemorative events will proceed with dignity.
BioNTech, the German biotech that developed the first approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, is undergoing a major restructuring as demand for its vaccine collapses. The company is closing production sites, cutting up to 1,860 jobs, and shifting focus to cancer research, while its founders prepare to depart.
German authorities conducted raids across 12 states targeting suspected members of far-right youth groups 'Jung & Stark' and 'Deutsche Jugend Voran'. No arrests were made but 36 suspects were targeted. The groups are accused of promoting violence against political opponents and minority groups.