Cuba warns of humanitarian catastrophe due to US sanctions
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has warned the UN Security Council that US sanctions are pushing the island toward a humanitarian catastrophe.
Month 27. May 2026
Estonian Foreign Minister: Ukraine Should Continue Drone Strikes on Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has spoken out in favor of continued Ukrainian drone strikes on targets in Russia, while also urging caution, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Tbilisi: Thousands Protest Against Pro-Russian Government
Thousands of people demonstrated in the Georgian capital Tbilisi over the weekend against the pro-Russian government, demanding a more Europe-friendly course for the country, according to Deutschlandfunk.
Turkish Theater Festival in Frankfurt Expects 3,000 Visitors
From June 3 to 9, the Turkish theater festival will take place in Frankfurt. Tiyatro Frankfurt expects up to 3,000 spectators, as reported by FAZ.
Bondi Massacre: Police Outgunned with Pistols Against Assault Rifles
During the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14, police officers armed with 9mm Glock pistols were at a disadvantage against attackers wielding long-barreled weapons, according to testimony from New South Wales Deputy Police David Hudson before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Russian drones and missiles threaten several Ukrainian regions
On the evening of May 26, Russian troops are using attack drones to terrorize the Ukrainian population, reports 24tv. Several regions are under threat, and the danger of ballistic missile attacks persists.
Israel strikes new Hamas leader Odeh in Gaza
Israel has attacked the new Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Odeh, in an airstrike on Gaza City. Several people were killed, possibly including Odeh himself.
Trump pushes Paxton’s candidacy in Texas – Cornyn fights for Senate seat
Donald Trump has called on Texas Republicans to vote for Attorney General Ken Paxton in the runoff election, challenging four-term Senator John Cornyn, according to Guardian.
French Open 2026: Jan-Lennard Struff beats Alexander Bublik in first round
Jan-Lennard Struff has reached the second round of the 2026 French Open. The 34-year-old from Warstein defeated Alexander Bublik in his first-round match, as reported by Sportschau.
Mützenich: Russia cannot be defeated militarily
SPD foreign policy expert Rolf Mützenich has argued that Russia cannot be defeated on the battlefield in the Ukraine war, calling for a European diplomatic initiative.
Murder Plot in Esslingen: Police Arrest Four Teenagers
Police in Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, have arrested four teenagers aged 14 to 16 who allegedly planned a murder. According to the Karlsruhe Public Prosecutor General's Office and the State Criminal Police Office, the crime was prevented by the swift intervention.
Reform UK: Zia Yusuf publicly contradicts Robert Jenrick on deportation policy
Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's home affairs spokesman, has publicly stated that Robert Jenrick's remarks on deportation policy do not reflect the party line. Jenrick had previously said that foreign social housing residents would not be automatically deported.
Care reform delayed: Cabinet postpones decision
The German government's planned care reform is still pending. According to Zdfheute, long-term care insurance funds are in serious financial trouble, but no public draft bill has been presented yet.
Gysi misses every second vote in the Bundestag
A new analysis of roll-call votes shows that Left Party politician Gregor Gysi is absent particularly often. Union and SPD had recently tightened the rules.
Shahed Drones Attack Kyiv Oblast: First Consequences Known
Russian troops launched attack drones on Ukraine on the evening of May 25. The attack continued through the night and into the morning of May 26, according to 24tv.
Iran: Court Blocks 88-Day Internet Blackout
An administrative court in Iran has halted the lifting of an 88-day internet blackout, accepting a last-minute lawsuit challenging the legality of the body that ordered the restoration.
Kyiv: Damaged Business Center Lukyanivskyi to Be Partially Demolished
The Lukyanivskyi business center in Kyiv, heavily damaged by Russian missile strikes, will be partially demolished. The owner is also preparing a damage claim for the Register of Damages caused by Russian aggression, according to 24tv.
Iran Moves World Cup Camp to Mexico, Canada Extends Marsch
Iran has abandoned its planned World Cup training camp in Arizona and relocated to Mexico, according to Kicker. Meanwhile, Canada has extended the contract of head coach Jesse Marsch.
Iran: President Pezeshkian wants to end internet censorship
Iranian Masoud Pezeshkian has announced plans to lift the nationwide internet blackout that has been in place for nearly three months, according to Spiegel.
Rubio after call with Lavrov: Ukraine war must end
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the war in Ukraine must end. At the same time, Rubio downplayed Russian warnings about an alleged danger to diplomats in Kyiv.
Air strikes on Kyiv: Cafés near embassies hit
Recent air strikes on Kyiv targeted cafés near embassies – an unmistakable threat to diplomats and foreigners, as WELT reporter Ibrahim Naber reports.
Australia Repatriates 19 Women and Children Linked to Islamic State from Syria
A group of 19 Australian women and children who had been held in a Syrian camp since the defeat of the Islamic State (IS) arrived in Australia on Tuesday. According to the Guardian, a plane carrying part of the group landed in Melbourne, with the rest expected in Sydney later in the evening.
Nursing care reform: Warken plans higher contribution for childless people
Health Minister Warken wants to increase the surcharge for childless people in long-term care insurance by 0.1 percentage points, according to a report by the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland.
267 Combat Engagements: Ukraine Repels 47 Attacks Near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces recorded 267 combat engagements with Russian troops on Monday, the General Staff reported. The heaviest fighting took place on the Pokrovsk sector, where defenders repelled 47 assaults.
US military strikes targets in Iran – oil prices rise, DAX under pressure
The US military has attacked targets in Iran despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations. According to Tagesschau, the strikes dampened hopes for a peace agreement and drove up oil prices.
US military strikes Iran as Tehran negotiates in Doha
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats laying mines on Monday, the US Central Command said, as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war.
US strikes Iranian missile sites despite ceasefire
The United States has attacked missile positions and minelaying boats in Iran. Iranian media report several deaths near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Zdfheute.
US military strikes Iranian missile sites and mine-layers
The United States has attacked targets in southern Iran, including missile launch ramps and mine-layers. The strike occurred during a seven-week ceasefire, as Iranian negotiators traveled to Qatar for talks.
Dead Man Found in Ternopil Military Recruitment Office: Police Seize Cartridges and Rubles
A man was found dead in a military recruitment office in the Ukrainian city of Ternopil. Police searched his home and seized pistol cartridges and Russian rubles, according to 24tv.
Iran denies imminent deal with the US
Tehran has rejected speculation about an imminent deal with the United States, citing contradictory signals from Washington and Israeli interference as obstacles.
EU envoys defy Russian threats: No departure from Kyiv
The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on foreign nationals to leave Kyiv immediately. The EU, French and Polish embassies rejected the intimidation and remain in the Ukrainian capital.
Krakow: Referendum to Recall Tusk Ally Miszalski
A citizen initiative in Krakow has launched a referendum to recall Mayor Aleksander Miszalski and the city council. As Euronews reports, the signature collection began earlier this year. Many residents criticize the city's policies and demand Miszalski's resignation.
Gaza aid flotilla: Activists accuse Israel of mistreatment
Activists from the self-proclaimed Gaza aid flotilla have leveled serious accusations against Israeli security forces. According to Deutschlandfunk, the activists say they suffered violent and sexual assaults after being detained on the Mediterranean Sea aboard their ship.
Zelensky: Ukraine Achieves Front Results – Russian Military Bloggers Complain
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has stabilized parts of the front and achieved stronger battlefield results this year, citing drones, long-range strikes, and technological solutions. He noted that complaints from Russian military bloggers indirectly confirm Ukraine's recent gains.
Russia Announces Systematic Attacks on Kyiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the Russian army is beginning systematic strikes on targets in Kyiv, the Russian government said.
Farage’s Russian Hacker Claim ‘Without Any Merit’
Nigel Farage's claim that a Russian hack was behind a Guardian report on a £5 million donation has been dismissed as 'without any merit' by former NCSC chief Ciaran Martin. Martin called the Reform UK leader's allegation 'entirely unsubstantiated'.
SBU detains 18-year-old Russian agent after Kyiv attack
Ukraine's SBU security service has arrested an 18-year-old Russian agent who coordinated the massive missile attack on Kyiv on May 24, which left 86 people injured and two dead.
Musk retweet splits right: Burnham on course for victory in Makerfield
Elon Musk has shared a tweet from Rupert Lowe's new Restore Britain party. According to the Guardian, the split on the right could hand Andy Burnham victory in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
Greuther Fürth Faces Relegation: Vogel All-In, Futkeu to Play Freely
After a 0-1 loss in the first leg of the relegation playoff against RW Essen, Greuther Fürth is on the brink of dropping to the 3. Liga. Coach Heiko Vogel is calling for an all-in mentality in the return leg on Tuesday, while striker Noel Futkeu is expected to play with more freedom.
Russian attack on Kyiv damages six editorial offices
Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv on the night of May 24, damaging at least six editorial offices, according to 24tv.