Nigel Farage's Reform UK may become UK's largest party
Local elections will be held in Great Britain on Thursday. Reform UK, Nigel Farage's party, is expected to emerge as the big winner. The Greens may also hope for substantial seat gains.
Two drones crash in NATO member state Latvia
Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia around 4 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, and then crashed in eastern Latvia. The drones were presumably launched by Ukraine and should have hit targets in Russia. So says Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds.
Russia advises diplomats to leave Kiev in case of retaliatory attack
On Saturday, May 9, Russia celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with "Victory Day". If Ukraine disrupts the celebration, there will be "massive retaliatory attacks," the Russians warn.
Television pioneer Ted Turner (87) dies
One of the most important innovators in television has died: Ted Turner, among other things, was the founder of news channel CNN and died at the age of 87.
German tourist wins lawsuit over 'towel laying' on Kos
A German tourist has successfully filed a lawsuit against his tour operator after a frustrating vacation on the Greek island of Kos. The court awarded him damages of 1,000 euros, German media reported.
Endangered polar bears: Trump paves the way for "accidental" killings for oil in Alaska
The Trump administration is considering new rules that would allow oil companies to operate in northern Alaska, even at the cost of killing polar bears and walruses.
Zelensky embraces breakthrough: Hungary returns Ukrainian bankers assets
Ukraine's Oschadbank demanded the immediate return of cash and gold confiscated by Hungarian authorities in March. The case dragged on for a long time, but it finally came to a breakthrough this week.
One-page proposal must end war between Iran and U.S.
According to two US officials and two other sources, the White House is close to an agreement to end the war with Iran, reports Axios.
600 agents raid far-right criminal groups in Germany
German police raided addresses in 12 of Germany's 16 federal states en masse on Wednesday morning. The searches are taking place as part of an investigation into far-right criminal groups.
Top Ryanair executive wants alcohol ban at airports during early hours
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, is calling for a ban on the sale of alcohol at airports during the early hours of the morning. He points to a dramatic increase in disruptive behavior among passengers.