Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin

Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11, causes fires in housing blocks, Ukraine says

Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11, causes fires in housing blocks, Ukraine says
Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin's ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity

Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin's ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity
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
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 will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan
Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region

Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region
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
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
Ukraine struck Russian weapons factory, SBU security agency source says

Ukraine struck Russian weapons factory, SBU security agency source says
Kremlin says Putin is open to Ukraine peace but warns against rushing a deal

Kremlin says Putin is open to Ukraine peace but warns against rushing a deal
Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says

Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says
Russia begins building road bridge to North Korea, PM says

Russia begins building road bridge to North Korea, PM says
Hundreds of North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, Seoul says
Hundreds of North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, Seoul says
Trump says he thinks Putin wants peace in Ukraine despite recent attacks

Trump says he thinks Putin wants peace in Ukraine despite recent attacks
Putin names regional Russian airport Stalingrad

Putin names regional Russian airport Stalingrad
Russian drone attacks kill at least one person in Ukraine

Russian drone attacks kill at least one person in Ukraine
Rubio says concrete Ukraine proposals needed now, or US will step back

Rubio says concrete Ukraine proposals needed now, or US will step back
Growing BRICS group shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement

Growing BRICS group shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement
Russian troops try to advance in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says

Russian troops try to advance in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says
Russia says it's waiting for Ukraine's response to May ceasefire and offer of direct talks

Russia says it's waiting for Ukraine's response to May ceasefire and offer of direct talks
Russia's drone attack kills 12-year-old girl in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine says

Russia's drone attack kills 12-year-old girl in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine says
Russia says it downs 91 Ukrainian drones overnight
Russia says it downs 91 Ukrainian drones overnight
Zelenskiy praises killing of top Russian military figures

Zelenskiy praises killing of top Russian military figures
Russia launched 166 drones at Ukraine on Monday, Ukrainian air force says
Russia launched 166 drones at Ukraine on Monday, Ukrainian air force says
Russia's expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk removes hurdle to peace

Russia's expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk removes hurdle to peace
UK proposes statement of shared values with EU, document shows

UK proposes statement of shared values with EU, document shows
Ukraine ready to support lasting, durable and full ceasefire, foreign minister says

Ukraine ready to support lasting, durable and full ceasefire, foreign minister says
Putin declares 3-day May ceasefire to mark 80 years since World War Two victory

Putin declares 3-day May ceasefire to mark 80 years since World War Two victory
Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire, Ukraine wants truce now

Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire, Ukraine wants truce now
Past US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, Kyiv says

Past US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, Kyiv says
Trump says Zelenskiy meeting went well

Trump says Zelenskiy meeting went well
Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says

Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says
Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas

Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas
Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy