Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade

Kremlin officials said a large strike on Kyiv would be “inevitable” if Ukraine disrupted the May 9 event, a prospect President Volodymyr Zelensky has appeared to allude to.

German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Not Getting a Lounge Chair by the Pool

A tourist won a refund after a court ruled that hotel staff enforced a rule meant to stop guests reserving sun beds with towels.

China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges

Gen. Wei Fenghe and Gen. Li Shangfu are likely to spend the rest of their lives in prison after receiving suspended death sentences.

World in Waiting Game Over Iran Peace Proposal Response

An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”

Netherlands Tests Flight Attendant for Hantavirus as Officials Track Cruise Ship Outbreak

Global health officials are tracking people connected to a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. One infected passenger had briefly boarded a flight from South Africa to the Netherlands before she died.

World in Waiting Game Over Iran Peace Proposal Response

An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”

A Project in Europe Tested Whether Students Could Live Without Smartphones

For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.

In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban

Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.

Trump to Host Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs

President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.

German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran

Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have publicly played down the risk.