UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

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UK, Germany, France back direct Ukraine, Russia dialogue

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

Deutsche Welle
French Open: Zverev beats Cobolli to win first Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. 

FRANCE 24

Germany blames Russia for UN Security Council bid defeat

Germany’s foreign minister says support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a rotating spot on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul described losing out to Portugal and Austria as a “bitter defeat” after a vote on which countries would become one of the five new members of the […]

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Germany blames Russia for UN Security Council bid defeat

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German-Dutch Corps to take over Estonian, Latvian NATO command from summer

German-Netherlands Corps will assume NATO's primary responsibility for the defense posture of Estonia and Latvia in the middle of 2026, the Estonian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday.

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German-Dutch Corps to take over Estonian, Latvian NATO command from summer

German-Netherlands Corps will assume NATO's primary responsibility for the defense posture of Estonia and Latvia in the middle of 2026, the Estonian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday.

Eesti Rahvusringhääling | ERR

Brno hosts first-ever Sudeten German convention in Czech Republic amid reconciliation march

For the first time in its 76-year history, the Sudeten German convention is being held in the Czech Republic rather than Germany. Around 3,000 people, including Czech and German participants, are attending events in Brno, while thousands more joined a reconciliation march linked to the traumatic [...]

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Brno hosts first-ever Sudeten German convention in Czech Republic amid reconciliation march

Brno is hosting the first-ever Sudeten German convention in Czechia, as thousands also joined a reconciliation march recalling the 1945 expulsion of Germans.

Radio Prague International

Germany's Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and parliament, but [...]

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Germany's Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and parliament, but without voting powers.

FRANCE 24
Pesident Pavel backs Brno festival hosting Sudeten German gathering

Pesident Pavel backs Brno festival hosting Sudeten German gathering

Radio Prague International

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

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Escaped tiger shot by police after attacking man near Leipzig

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

Casualties in Leipzig Car Ramming May be as High as 80

Number of Casualties in Leipzig Car Ramming May be as High as 80 Getty Images OLIVER JJ LANE5 May 2026968 While the picture is unclear because many were ‘walking wounded’ who left the scene without talking to medics, it is thought the Leipzig car attack may have struck as many as 80 people on Monday. The alleged driver of a car that was ploughed through crowds on a busy shopping street and a historic market square appeared before a court on Tuesday after being arrested at the scene on […]

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German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt

A German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family holiday, police in Germany have said. The 57-year-old man was watching the snake-charming show at a hotel in Hurghada, a popular beach holiday destination on the Red Sea, in early April. The two snakes involved, thought to be cobras, were draped over the necks of audience members, police in southern Bavaria state said. “The ‘snake charmer’ then let one of the snakes […]

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