Trump expects near-term deal with Iran – two-phase agreement in sight
US Donald Trump says a framework agreement with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated, with final details being discussed. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Month 24. May 2026
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters in Ankara with Tear Gas
Turkish police have stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets against party supporters, according to Tagesschau.
Marta Kostyuk cries after Russian missile strikes near her parents’ home in Kyiv
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk reported a Russian missile attack on Kyiv after her first-round victory at the French Open in Paris. According to the Ukrainian news site 24tv, a Russian rocket landed just 100 meters from the 24-year-old's family home.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters – Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
Turkish police forcibly entered the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara on Wednesday. Ousted party leader Özgür Özel had barricaded himself inside, according to reports.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters – Tensions Rise in Ankara
Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara on Tuesday afternoon, using tear gas and rubber bullets. The deposed party leader Özgür Özel had barricaded himself inside with lawmakers, according to Handelsblatt.
Churchill’s 1945 Defeat: What Ukraine Can Learn from It
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky enjoys high approval for his wartime leadership, but polls show former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi ahead. A comparison with Winston Churchill's surprising election loss in 1945 reveals parallels – and differences.
Russian attack damages hotels ‘Ukrayina’ and ‘Dnipro’ in Kyiv
In the night of May 24, Russian strikes damaged the Ukrayina and Dnipro hotels in central Kyiv, shattering dozens of windows and damaging facades and interiors, according to the press service of Capital, as reported by NV.
Ukraine plans cheap missiles against Shahed drones
Ukraine is considering developing low-cost missiles to counter Shahed and Geran drones, as aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap explained on 24 Kanal. Using expensive air defense missiles against mass attacks is becoming increasingly uneconomical.
Cyprus elects new parliament – tight race expected
Voting began in Cyprus on Sunday for the national parliament. According to state broadcaster RIK, nearly 570,000 eligible voters are called to decide the 56 seats in the House of Representatives.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters in Ankara
Turkish police used tear gas and rubber bullets to enter the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara on Monday, according to FAZ. Ousted CHP leader Özgür Özel had barricaded himself inside with supporters.
Spahn questions Bafög increase – students outraged
CDU politician Jens Spahn has questioned the planned Bafög increase. Student representatives react with outrage, calling it a 'slap in the face'.
Ukraine needs decentralized energy for true security
Ukraine's Soviet-era centralized energy system has proven vulnerable during Russia's war of aggression. As the Kyivpost argues in an opinion piece, the country needs decentralized community models based on the EU example.
Iran: Peace deal with US not yet ratified
The planned peace agreement between Iran and the US still needs approval from the Supreme Leader and the National Security Council, Iranian officials told Pakistani mediators on Sunday.
Turkey: Authorities Evacuate CHP Headquarters After Özel’s Removal
Following a court ruling that removed CHP leader Özgür Özel, Turkish authorities ordered the evacuation of the opposition party's headquarters in Ankara. The governor's office said the move enforces the verdict that temporarily reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as party chair.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel hub in Vladimir region
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) carried out a precision drone strike on the Vtorovo oil transshipment station in Russia's Vladimir region overnight Saturday. The hit ignited a fire covering 800 square meters, the Kyiv Post reports.
USA-Iran peace deal close to agreement, says Trump
The United States and Iran are on the verge of a peace agreement. US Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have signaled that good news could be coming soon.
Live Blog: What the Iran Ceasefire Agreement Envisages
A US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel is taking shape. The Guardian reports on the key points of the agreement, which includes a 60-day truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia strikes Kyiv with feared Oreshnik missile
Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, using drones and ballistic missiles. According to Handelsblatt, Moscow deployed the new Oreshnik medium-range missile for the first time.
Union calls for stricter naturalization rules after record numbers
After record numbers of naturalizations in Germany, calls for stricter rules are growing within the Union. A CDU interior politician is exploring new ways to tighten regulations, as Welt reports.
Shots Near White House: Secret Service Kills Attacker
A shootout between the Secret Service and an armed man near the White House in Washington left the attacker dead and a bystander wounded.
Hungary retains special tax: Magyar defies EU Commission
Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is keeping the special tax on foreign retailers, the Handelsblatt reports. The EU Commission sees a violation of EU law and has filed a lawsuit.
Ebola clinic in DR Congo set on fire again – infected patients flee
For the second time in days, an Ebola treatment facility in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been set ablaze. According to Deutschlandfunk, a treatment tent run by Doctors Without Borders was destroyed, and people suspected of being infected with the Ebola virus fled.
Russian Attack: National Museum in Kyiv Closed
After a Russian missile attack on Kyiv on May 24, the National Museum of Ukraine was damaged and is closing indefinitely, the museum announced on Facebook.
Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv: Oreshnik Missile Used Near Capital for First Time
At least four people were killed and dozens wounded in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. According to Tagesschau, Moscow used the particularly destructive Oreshnik intermediate-range missile near the capital for the first time.
AfD seven points ahead of Union: FDP gains slightly after Kubicki decision
The AfD leads the Union by seven points in a new poll. The FDP gains one percentage point after Wolfgang Kubicki's victory in the party leadership race, but remains below the five-percent threshold.
Olha Freimut’s Apartment Destroyed in Russian Attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian TV host Olha Freimut returned from the UK just hours before Russia launched a massive missile strike on Kyiv on May 24, 2026, severely damaging her apartment.
Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv: Dead, many injured
At least four people were killed and more than 50 injured in heavy Russian air strikes on Kyiv overnight, according to Deutsche Welle.
Trump Announces Breakthrough in Peace Agreement with Iran
US Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that a peace agreement between the US, Iran, and several regional powers is "largely negotiated." The announcement follows an intense Saturday of diplomacy, as reported by the Kyivpost.
Russia strikes Bila Tserkva with Oreshnik missile in massive attack
The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that Russia fired an RS-26 Rubezh medium-range ballistic missile, known as the Oreshnik, at the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region overnight on May 24. The attack was part of a massive wave of 690 aerial threats that primarily targeted the capital.
Iran and US on the Brink of Ceasefire: Memorandum Envisions 60-Day Truce
A ceasefire in the war between Iran and the United States is taking shape. According to multiple media reports, both sides could soon agree on a memorandum providing for a 60-day truce.
Pakistan offers to host US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed hope of hosting US-Iran peace talks soon, after Donald Trump claimed a deal with Tehran is largely negotiated.
Russia strikes Kyiv with Oreshnik missile – Zelensky had warned
Russia attacked Kyiv and its surroundings with missiles and drones overnight, including the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned hours earlier of a combined strike, as reported by FAZ.
Union and SPD want to suspend pay rise for Bundestag
According to FAZ, Union and SPD want to suspend the automatic increase in parliamentary salaries this year. The monthly allowances were due to rise from 11,833 euros to 12,330 euros on July 1.
Russian Law: Displaced Ukrainians Risk Losing Their Property
Russia is tightening control over real estate in occupied Ukrainian territories. Property owners must re-register their holdings under Russian law by July 2026 – but many displaced people cannot or will not return.
Four dead in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed four people and injured 56 overnight, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Massive Russian air strike on Oblast: Dead and injured in all districts
Two people were killed and nine others injured, including an infant, in a massive Russian air strike on Oblast overnight on May 24. Damage was recorded in all districts, the regional military administration said.
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: Two dead, dozens injured
At least two people were killed and dozens injured in a massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, the city administration reported.
Russian Attack on Kyiv: 44 Wounded and One Dead in Missile and Drone Strike
Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones overnight, hitting residential buildings. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Mayor Vitali Klitschko, and the head of Kyiv's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, 44 people were wounded and one woman was killed.
Cyprus votes: Old parties lose support
The Republic of Cyprus is electing a new parliament today. According to Tagesschau, the decades-old two-party system is under pressure – high prices, corruption allegations, and dissatisfaction are driving voters to smaller parties.
Former ICC chief prosecutor calls for EU law to block US sanctions
Fatou Bensouda, the former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has urged the European Union to pass a joint law blocking US sanctions against ICC staff. According to Guardian, Bensouda described the punitive measures as 'thuggish' and 'bullying'.