Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags

Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags
Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags

Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags
Russian missile kills three, injures eight in Ukraine's Sumy, governor says
Russian missile kills three, injures eight in Ukraine's Sumy, governor says
Putin and Netanyahu discuss Middle East, bilateral ties in phone call, Kremlin says

Putin and Netanyahu discuss Middle East, bilateral ties in phone call, Kremlin says
Global debt hits record of over $324 trillion, banking trade group says

Global debt hits record of over $324 trillion, banking trade group says
Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each
Oil price crucial for Russia, but national interests come first, Kremlin says

Oil price crucial for Russia, but national interests come first, Kremlin says
Putin discussed Iran-US talks with Tehran, Kremlin says

Putin discussed Iran-US talks with Tehran, Kremlin says
Germany's AfD backs new vote for chancellor on Wednesday

Germany's AfD backs new vote for chancellor on Wednesday
Ukrainian border guards helped draft-dodgers flee country, police say

Ukrainian border guards helped draft-dodgers flee country, police say
Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election

Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election
Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss

Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss
Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets Czech pledge for more ammo, pilot training on Prague visit

Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets Czech pledge for more ammo, pilot training on Prague visit
Three police officers shot dead in Russia's Dagestan

Three police officers shot dead in Russia's Dagestan
Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote

Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote
Kremlin says Russia concerned by India-Pakistan tensions

Kremlin says Russia concerned by India-Pakistan tensions
AfD files lawsuit against German spy agency's extremist classification

AfD files lawsuit against German spy agency's extremist classification
Ukraine says it shot down 42 drones from Russia but two regions hit
Ukraine says it shot down 42 drones from Russia but two regions hit
Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says

Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says
Romanian hard-right candidate Simion leads presidential election, exit polls show

Romanian hard-right candidate Simion leads presidential election, exit polls show
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Ceasefire with Russia possible at any moment

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Ceasefire with Russia possible at any moment
Romanian presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender

Romanian presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender
Putin says Russia has the strength to finish Ukraine operation

Putin says Russia has the strength to finish Ukraine operation
Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin

Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin
Romanian hard-right leader clear winner in first-round presidential vote

Romanian hard-right leader clear winner in first-round presidential vote
Russia's Medvedev says nobody can guarantee Kyiv's safety if Ukraine attacks Moscow on May 9

Russia's Medvedev says nobody can guarantee Kyiv's safety if Ukraine attacks Moscow on May 9
Russia declares state of emergency at port after Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiisk
Russia declares state of emergency at port after Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiisk
US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun

US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun
Romanian writers, filmmakers call for pro-European presidential vote

Romanian writers, filmmakers call for pro-European presidential vote
King Charles to attend Canada's state opening of parliament

King Charles to attend Canada's state opening of parliament
Russia not a threat to NATO, Romanian hard-right presidental favourite says
Russia not a threat to NATO, Romanian hard-right presidental favourite says
Exclusive-NATO's Rutte floats including broader security spending to hit Trump's 5% defence target

Exclusive-NATO's Rutte floats including broader security spending to hit Trump's 5% defence target
Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region

Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region
Exclusive-Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say

Exclusive-Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say
Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban

Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban
Ukraine's parliament will vote on ratifying U.S. minerals deal on May 8, lawmaker says

Ukraine's parliament will vote on ratifying U.S. minerals deal on May 8, lawmaker says
Top US officials renew calls for Ukraine and Russia to seek peace

Top US officials renew calls for Ukraine and Russia to seek peace
Julie Davis to serve as top US diplomat in Ukraine, State Department says
Julie Davis to serve as top US diplomat in Ukraine, State Department says
US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia
US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says

US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing civilians in drone strike on busy market; Kyiv denies
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing civilians in drone strike on busy market; Kyiv denies
Ukraine's foreign minister hails minerals deal with US as 'milestone'

Ukraine's foreign minister hails minerals deal with US as 'milestone'
Russia's Medvedev says Ukraine minerals deal means Trump has forced Kyiv to pay for US aid

Russia's Medvedev says Ukraine minerals deal means Trump has forced Kyiv to pay for US aid
Canada PM Carney reiterates commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

Canada PM Carney reiterates commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis