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As the conflict between Sudan's army and the RSF enters its fourth year, Khartoum has denounced a Berlin donor conference as 'surprising and unacceptable' interference. The meeting, aimed at securing over €1 billion in aid, highlights both the scale of the humanitarian crisis and the diplomatic paralysis surrounding the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode American support for Ukraine, especially as Kyiv faces acute shortages of Patriot air defense missiles. Speaking to The Associated Press and German television, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not the priority for Washington today and that a long war would likely mean fewer weapons for Ukraine.
A Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending is 'not a zero-sum game', as pressure mounts over the UK's defence investment plan. The government faces warnings from military leaders about a £28bn shortfall, while Labour figures caution against funding defence by cutting welfare.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a key figure in the talks that ended apartheid, as the country's new ambassador to the United States. The move aims to mend strained ties after the expulsion of his predecessor in 2025, with the US cutting aid and launching a refugee program for white South Africans.
Javokhir Sindarov secured victory in the World Chess Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, setting up a 2026 World Championship match against reigning champion Dommaraju Gukesh. The 20-year-old Uzbek's dominant performance was widely covered, with reports noting his early lead and the rise of young players from non-traditional chess nations.
A retrial has begun in Argentina over the 2020 death of Diego Maradona, with seven medical professionals accused of homicide with possible intent. The first trial collapsed last year amid allegations of unauthorized filming by a judge. The defendants deny the charges, and the trial is expected to run until July.
Die Zeit has launched an online search tool that allows people to find out if their ancestors were members of the Nazi Party, using millions of digitized membership cards. The tool has been accessed millions of times since its release, prompting both discoveries and reflection.
FIFA has introduced new, more expensive ticket categories for the 2026 World Cup, with top prices for some matches exceeding $4,000 and the final reaching nearly $11,000. The move has drawn criticism from fans and officials, while FIFA defends the pricing as reflecting US market conditions.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will showcase an auteur-driven competition lineup featuring Pedro Almodóvar, Asghar Farhadi, and Hirokazu Kore-eda, with notable absence of major Hollywood studio films. The festival runs May 12-23, with Park Chan-wook presiding over the jury and honorary Palme d'Or awards for Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson.
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev progressed through the 2026 ATP Barcelona Open, clearing the opening round and later reaching the semifinals, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Reports also indicate he moved up three spots in the ATP rankings to 12th after a runner-up finish in the previous tournament.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of US-Iran talks could take place in Islamabad within the next two days, praising Pakistan's army chief for his mediation efforts. The comments come after the first round of talks ended without an agreement and as a two-week ceasefire approaches its expiration.
Lufthansa pilots are set to strike on Monday and Tuesday, following cabin crew walkouts, causing a full working week of disruption. The airline is also cutting costs by grounding older aircraft amid labor disputes and rising fuel prices. The pilots' union has recommended arbitration to resolve the wage dispute.
US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying she lacked courage for not supporting US strikes on Iran. The rebuke comes amid tensions over Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV and Italy's suspension of a defense agreement with Israel.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid meet in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg at the Allianz Arena, with Bayern holding a 2-1 aggregate lead. Kylian Mbappe is expected to play despite a facial injury, while Bayern's Harry Kane is set to return. The match will determine which European giant advances to the semifinals.
Carlos Queiroz has been appointed head coach of Ghana's national football team, the Ghana Football Association announced. The 73-year-old Portuguese takes over from Otto Addo with less than two months before the 2026 World Cup, where Ghana will face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.
France and the UK will co-host a video conference of countries ready to contribute to a 'purely defensive mission' to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as the US blockade of Iranian ports tightens. The initiative aims to restore freedom of navigation once the conflict ends, but experts and leaders urge caution.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply since the US-Iran conflict began, with only a handful of vessels transiting daily compared to a pre-war average of 140. The US military has redirected dozens of ships since imposing a blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has announced the strait is open but under its own conditions. Shipping companies remain cautious, citing mine risks and the need for clarifications.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for inter-governmental talks, resulting in a strategic defence partnership including drone cooperation and Patriot missile funding. Merz also addressed Ukraine's EU accession prospects, ruling out immediate membership while supporting closer ties.
A Munich court has sentenced a 28-year-old Chinese student to 11 years and three months in prison for drugging and raping his girlfriend multiple times, filming the abuse. The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France and has raised concerns about misogyny and online chat groups facilitating such crimes.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has cleared Axel Springer's £575m takeover of the Telegraph, citing no grounds for intervention. The German publisher expects to complete the deal by the end of June, ending nearly three years of ownership uncertainty.