USA and Iran Deal: Strait of Hormuz to Reopen
A potential agreement between the US and Iran would include a 30- to 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios.
Month 24. May 2026
Metro restricted after Russian attack
After a massive combined attack on the night of May 24, the Kyiv city administration has restricted metro operations. The Lukyanivska station and the entrance to Khreshchatyk station are affected.
Shots at the White House: Shooter dead, bystander injured
Shots were fired near the White House in Washington. Secret Service says the shooter is dead, and a bystander was injured.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv: casualties and severe destruction
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight on May 24, killing at least one person and causing severe damage, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Denmark: Frederiksen tasked with forming government again
Almost two months after the parliamentary election in Denmark, acting Mette Frederiksen has been tasked again with forming a government, Deutschlandfunk reports.
Tens of thousands demand early elections in Belgrade – government halts rail traffic
In Serbia's capital Belgrade, tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the government of Aleksandar Vučić on Saturday, demanding early elections. According to Tagesschau, protesters accused the government of corruption and abuse of power.
Golden Palm for ‘Fjord’: German Film About Religious Family Wins in Cannes
The drama 'Fjord' about a deeply religious family whose children are taken away by child protective services won the Golden Palm at Cannes. Sandra Hüller left empty-handed at the awards ceremony, while another German filmmaker took a prize.
Wild Drones: Ukraine’s Drone Elite Competes for Glory and Technology
In the Oblast, the Wild Drones competition took place, where Ukraine's best combat drone operators showcased their skills and tested new technologies already being used on the front against Russia.
Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany beats Austria 6-2 but faces early exit
Germany's national ice hockey team defeated Austria 6-2 at the World Championship in Switzerland on Sunday, but still faces elimination in the preliminary round. According to FAZ, the team needs help from other teams to reach the quarterfinals.
Söder: Give states more say in federal decisions
Markus Söder (CSU) is calling for greater involvement of the German states in federal government decisions, pointing to the failed tax-free bonus for employees as an example where states were bypassed.
France bans Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country
France has barred Israeli National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country as of May 23 and is pushing for EU-wide sanctions against him, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced.
Sybiha to Partners: Warning of Russian Attack Must Reach Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on international partners to use their diplomatic and economic leverage against Moscow to deter Russia from a massive air strike. The warning must be heard in Moscow, not in Kyiv, Sybiha said.
Tens of Thousands in Madrid Demand Resignation of Spain’s Prime Minister Sánchez
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, demanding his resignation and early elections amid corruption allegations against the left-wing government, reports Deutschlandfunk.
Green MP Beck calls for higher tax-free allowance in tax reform
Katharina Beck, the Green party's financial policy spokesperson in the Bundestag, has entered the debate on income tax reform. Instead of blanket subsidy cuts, she advocates closing fairness gaps in the tax system. Specifically, she calls for raising the basic tax-free allowance to relieve low earners.
Ukrainians have 60 days to pay property tax on ‘extra’ square meters
Ukrainian property owners must pay the property tax within 60 calendar days after receiving the tax notice, as reported by 24tv. The deadline applies to the 2025 tax year, which is filed in 2026.
DFB Cup Final: Fan protests with pyrotechnics halt match for five minutes
At the start of the second half of the DFB Cup final between Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich, fans of both teams shrouded the Olympic Stadium in thick smoke and protested against the German Football Association with banners and chants, as reported by Tagesspiegel. The match was interrupted for five minutes.
Ex-Ministerpräsident Albig recommends SPD cooperation with AfD
Former Torsten Albig (SPD) has recommended that his party consider minority governments tolerated by the AfD. Former Olaf Scholz rejects the proposal and reaffirms the firewall against the AfD.
Ukraine attacks Russian supply route to Crimea
Ukrainian forces are targeting the main supply road used by Russian occupiers to reach Crimea. According to 24tv, the route from Rostov through occupied Pryazovia is becoming increasingly impassable.
Zelensky warns of Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of an imminent attack using the Russian intercontinental ballistic missile Oreshnik. According to Spiegel, it would be only the third deployment of this missile type since the start of Russia's war of aggression.
Trump on Iran Deal: ’50/50′ – Decision by Sunday
US Donald Trump has described the chances of a deal with Iran as '50/50' and says a decision will be made by Sunday, Axios reports exclusively.
Scholz calls criticism of firewall against AfD disturbing
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has described criticism of the so-called firewall against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as disturbing. In a video marking the anniversary of the Basic Law, he urged keeping the party away from power.
Ukraine warns of Russian combined attack on Kyiv with Oryeshnik missile
Ukraine has warned of a heightened threat of a new Russian air strike on Kyiv, with a possible combined attack involving the Oryeshnik missile system.
BBL Playoffs: Ratiopharm Ulm eliminated by Bamberg
Ratiopharm Ulm lost the third quarterfinal game of the BBL playoffs against Bamberg 87:96 and is thus eliminated. According to Sportschau, 6,000 fans in the Ulm arena were disappointed.
Iran: Internet access becomes a luxury for a privileged few
According to Deutsche Welle, Iran now grants privileged internet access only to a small circle of approved users, while the general population has been affected by a nationwide shutdown for over 60 days.
Bundesrat extension in Berlin-Mitte delayed again
The extension of the Bundesrat building in Berlin-Mitte will be completed even later than planned. According to Spiegel, construction time has now reached almost ten years.
Russian Shahed Drones Strike Ukrainian Cities Again
Russian forces launched another wave of Shahed combat drones against several Ukrainian regions overnight on May 23, 2026, triggering air raid alerts across the country, according to 24tv.
Wrong-way driver on A8 near Grabenstätt: One dead, five injured
A serious accident involving a wrong-way driver occurred on the A8 near Grabenstätt on Saturday afternoon. The 89-year-old driver died, and five other people were injured, according to Bavarian Broadcasting (BR).
Zelenskyy warns of Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of a possible Russian missile attack on Ukraine using the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile, based on intelligence from the US and Europe.
Zelenskyy rejects Merz’s EU special status, demands full membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz's (CDU) proposal for a special EU status for Ukraine. In a letter to EU leaders, he insists on full membership without concessions.
Drone alert in Vilnius: Russia redirects Ukrainian drones
A Ukrainian drone flight over Lithuania triggered panic in Vilnius on Wednesday. Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately redirecting its drones to unsettle NATO states, the newspaper reports.
France suspends EU border checks at Dover due to congestion
French police have temporarily suspended additional EU border checks at the port of Dover, the Guardian reports. Travelers reported wait times of over two hours for the ferry to France.
Glider crashes onto A45 in North Rhine-Westphalia – one dead
A glider crashed onto the A45 motorway in North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday, killing one person and seriously injuring another. No vehicles on the road were hit.
Spahn questions Bafög increase due to budget situation
Union parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn (CDU) has questioned the planned increase in Bafög. Given the tight budget situation, he sees no financial leeway, as he told the "Münchner Merkur".
Ukraine: TCC Soldier Strikes Leg-Amputee Veteran – Transfer to Front
A soldier from a military recruitment center in Kyiv physically attacked Artem Moroz, a veteran who lost both legs at the front. The Land Forces command condemned the violence as unjustifiable and ordered the perpetrator's transfer to a combat unit.
Ukraine’s Exception: Why the Corruption Narrative Misses the Transformation
While international debates about Ukraine often swing between war heroism and corruption skepticism, a deeper shift is underway, according to the Kyivpost. The country is becoming a testing ground for new European resilience models — with digital governance, resilient SMEs, and a growing focus on mental health.
Denmark: Frederiksen tasked with forming government again
Denmark's acting Mette Frederiksen has been tasked with forming a government for the second time. The so-called royal round announced the decision on Wednesday, after the right-leaning liberal Troels Lund Poulsen had previously failed.
Denmark: Frederiksen tasked with forming government again
Almost two months after the parliamentary election in Denmark, acting Mette Frederiksen has been tasked with forming a government again, as Tagesspiegel reports.
UN Secretary-General: Transparency Reforms Mask Security Council Power
A new analysis of the 2026 UN Secretary-General selection process shows that despite reforms, decision-making power remains with the Security Council, particularly its five permanent members. Public dialogues with candidates obscure the lack of real access to power.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 127 Russian commanders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted sanctions against 127 Russian commanders responsible for thousands of missile strikes on Ukraine, the presidential office announced.
Zelensky sanctions 127 Russian military personnel after missile strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed sanctions on 127 Russian military personnel, the Kyiv Post reports. The punitive measures are linked to missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.