Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 05:15:26 GMT
World Insights: Far-right surge in Britain signals broader European shift
Experts argue that across Europe, voters are punishing governments they see as unable to cope with illegal immigration, improve living standards, provide affordable housing or maintain a clear sense of control.LONDON, May 11 (Xinhua) -- As Britain's Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local and regional elections and far-right Reform UK scored its biggest breakthrough yet, a wider shift in Eur
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 22:05:11 GMT
Alexander Zverev, Rafael Jodar forge ahead in Rome
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated fast-rising Belgian Alexander Blockx for the second time in as many weeks while Spanish phenom Rafael Jodar battled past a home favorite during the third round of the Italian Open on Sunday.Zverev defeated Blockx 6-4, 6-1 in Rome nine days after the German handed Blockx a 6-2, 7-5 exit from the Madrid Open semifinals.Blockx,
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:09 GMT
The old German question haunts Europe once more
As US priorities move away from the EU, NATO faces a fragmented future shaped by Russia fears, French autonomy and Germany's military revival
The headlines are filled with reports of growing discord inside NATO. Donald Trump openly questions the value of allies who, in his view, fail to carry their share of the burden
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:09 GMT
Deutschland ber alles The world is not ready for German rearmament
As US priorities move away from the EU, NATO faces a fragmented future shaped by Russia fears, French autonomy and Germanys military revivalThe headlines are filled with reports of growing discord inside NATO. Donald Trump openly questions the value of allies who, in his view, fail to carry their share of the burden. Western Europe complains about the unreliability of its American patron while s
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:09 GMT
Deutschland ber alles? The world is not ready for German rearmament
As US priorities move away from the EU, NATO faces a fragmented future shaped by Russia fears, French autonomy and Germany's military revival
The headlines are filled with reports of growing discord inside NATO. Donald Trump openly questions the value of allies who, in his view, fail to carry their share of the burden
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 15:44:04 GMT
The Soviet sacrifice in WWII: What is often left out in the West
RT explores how Moscow repeatedly pleaded for a second front years before D-DayLong before the D-Day landings came to symbolize the decisive turning point of the Second World War in many Western narratives, the Soviet Union had already spent years bearing the brunt of the war against Nazi Germany, suffering massive losses while repeatedly urging Britain and the US to open a second front.B
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 14:47:06 GMT
(SP)ITALY-ROME-TENNIS-ATP-ITALIAN OPEN-ROUND OF 32
(260510) -- ROME, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Zverev reacts during the men's singles round of 32 match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Alexander Blockx of Belgium at the ATP Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, May 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:42:43 GMT
US might move its troops from Germany to another EU nation - Trump
The president has recently threatened NATO members with withdrawals over their refusal to back the war on Iran
US President Donald Trump has indicated that moving American troops from Germany to Poland is on the table. The statement comes as the Pentagon prepares to withdraw around 5,000 soldiers from the Western Euro
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:42:43 GMT
US might move its troops from Germany to another EU nation Trump
The president has recently threatened NATO members with withdrawals over their refusal to back the war on IranUS President Donald Trump has indicated that moving American troops from Germany to Poland is on the table. The statement comes as the Pentagon prepares to withdraw around 5,000 soldiers from the Western European nation over the next year.Trump first announced plans to withdraw th
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:20 GMT
World Insights: Hantavirus outbreak proves deadly, but pandemic unlikely
Experts say the outbreak, while serious, is unlikely to spread widely due to the virus' transmission profile.BRUSSELS, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship scheduled to anchor off Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday has killed three people, with passengers to be transferred directly to waiting aircraft under strict isolation. Global health officials and experts have rule
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 08:32:34 GMT
'Money Heist' franchise continues: Makers announce new chapter in La Casa de Papel universe
Washington [US], May 10 (ANI): Netflix has officially confirmed that the world of 'Money Heist' (La Casa de Papel) is continuing to expand, nearly five years after the original series concluded its acclaimed five-season run in 2021.On Sunday, the streaming platform released a new teaser titled 'The world of 'Money Heist' continues', signalling that the franchise remains active beyond its existing spin-offs and a
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 04:59:51 GMT
Global order may be entering Hamiltonian age, warns Nuvama
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The wave of globalism, finance and unfettered markets that defined the last four decades may be subsiding, ushering in a new era of national sovereignty and state-led industrial policy, Nuvama said in a research note. The brokerage firm argues that the world is facing a 'crisis OF the system' rather than a cyclical downturn, with the US-led USD-system showing signs of strain and a new s
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 03:35:41 GMT
Germanys Merz threatens Slovak PM over Victory Day trip to Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman hit back, saying Europe would be a concentration camp without the Soviet victory over Nazi GermanyRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has hit back at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.Merz said he "deeply regretted" Fico's trip and
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 03:35:41 GMT
Germany's Merz threatens Slovak PM over Victory Day trip to Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman hit back, saying Europe would be a "concentration camp" without the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has hit back at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for attending Victory
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:46:44 GMT
GERMANY-BERLIN-CLASSIC DAYS-VINTAGE CARS
(260510) -- BERLIN, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People view a vintage car at the Classic Days event in Berlin, Germany, May 9, 2026. This year's Berlin Classic Days event takes place from May 9 to 10, with around 2,000 vintage cars gathering at the event, giving visitors a chance to admire some of the most iconic classic models. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 01:45:46 GMT
(SP)GERMANY-AUGSBURG-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-AUGSBURG VS MOENCHENGLADBACH
(260510) -- AUGSBURG, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of FC Augsburg celebrate scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Augsburg, Germany, May 9, 2026. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:17:36 GMT
Protesters attempt to disrupt Immortal Regiment march in Barcelona
The procession carried photos of relatives who fought Nazi Germany in WWIIClashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and several former Soviet republics on May 9 with military parades and Immortal Regiment marc
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 00:17:36 GMT
Protesters attempt to disrupt Immortal Regiment march in Barcelona (VIDEO)
The procession carried photos of relatives who fought Nazi Germany in WWII
Clashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.
Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and several
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 22:58:43 GMT
Putin says presented war update to India, China, US, paving way for three-day Ukraine ceasefire
Moscow [Russia], May 10 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) stated that he presented a situational update on the Ukraine conflict to India, China, and the United States, paving the way for a three-day ceasefire with Kyiv, as Russia commemorates Victory Day, marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.Speaking to the media after the Victory Day Parade here, Pu
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 22:15:39 GMT
WHO chief dismisses another Covid fears over hantavirus plague ship
The passengers of the MV Hondius are set to be medically assessed and evacuated under strict protocols after the vessel reaches Tenerife, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has saidThe arrival of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship off Spain's Tenerife poses little risk of contagion to local residents, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.The D
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:11:27 GMT
Putin believes Ukraine conflict heading towards end
The Russian president has said it is possible that he will meet with Vladimir Zelensky once final agreements have been reachedVictory Day celebrations across Russia and the world concluded on May 9, while President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a series of meetings with foreign leaders who came to Moscow and spoke to journalists about the Ukraine conflict, Russia-China ties, and other international
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:11:27 GMT
Putin believes Ukraine conflict is nearing its end
The Russian president has said he could meet with Vladimir Zelensky once final agreements have been reachedVictory Day celebrations across Russia and around the world concluded on May 9, while President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a series of meetings with foreign leaders who came to Moscow and spoke to journalists about the Ukraine conflict, Russia-China ties, and other international issues.<
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 16:40:46 GMT
Ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III leaves USA flag football team
(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is no longer part of the U.S. flag football team as it prepares for the sport's Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.The 36-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner announced Friday on X that he had removed himself from the 2026 USA Football selection process due to a scheduling conflict.'A commitment honoring our mil
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 16:27:03 GMT
Europe is Russias principal adversary Dmitri Trenin
Moscow will prevail in the Ukraine conflict, which is a Western proxy war, RIACs chief has told Going Underground host Afshin RattansiEurope has become Russia's "principal adversary" for the first time since the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, the president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Dmitry Trenin, has told Going Underground host Afshin Rattansi.In the latest epi
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 16:27:03 GMT
Europe is Russias principal adversary expert
Moscow will prevail in the Ukraine conflict, which is a Western proxy war, RIACs chief Dmitri Trenin has told Going Underground host Afshin RattansiEurope has become Russia's "principal adversary" for the first time since the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, the president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Dmitri Trenin, has told Going Underground host Afshin Rattansi.In
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 13:15:37 GMT
Poster | China-Europe Railway Express trips top 130,000
The China-Europe Railway Express has completed 130,000 trips as of Saturday, with a freight train departing central China's Zhengzhou for Hamburg in Germany marking the milestone. Total cargo value has surpassed 520 billion U.S. dollars, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.The network now includes 93 scheduled routes (up to 120 km/h), connecting 129 Chinese cities with 235 cities in 26 European count
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 12:47:56 GMT
In China, foreign travelers are exploring small-city experiences
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The classic tourist itinerary in China is evolving, with more foreign visitors swapping checklist travel for a mix of curiosity, commerce and exploration beyond megacities.A recent report by the Chinese lifestyle platform Rednote, also known as Xiaohongshu, showed that instead of staying in Beijing and Shanghai, visitors are heading to smaller cities across the country, with their foot
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 12:15:21 GMT
(EconomyInFocus) CHINA-HENAN-ZHENGZHOU-EUROPE-FREIGHT TRAINS-RAILWAY EXPRESS-TRIPS (CN)
(260509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2026 shows a China-Europe freight train bound for Hamburg, Germany departing from Putian Railway Station in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province. The China-Europe Railway Express has made 130,000 trips by Saturday, marked by the departure of a freight train from Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, bound for Hamburg
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 11:38:53 GMT
Ukraine has violated Victory Day ceasefire Moscow
Kiev has committed a total of 8,970 violations since midnight Friday, according to the Russian MODThe Ukrainian military has violated the Victory Day ceasefire on 8,970 occasions since it took effect at midnight on Friday, including drone and artillery strikes, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.Moscow said on Friday that it had ordered all of its troops along the Ukraine front lin
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 10:01:32 GMT
Global gold ETF demand rebounds USD 6.6 billion in April; India extends inflow streak to 11 months: World Gold Council
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Global investors began rotating back into gold ETFs in April as India recorded positive flows of USD 297 million, marking its 11th consecutive month of inflows, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC).Following notable outflows in March, global physically backed gold ETFs recorded inflows of USD 6.6 billion during the month. As per the report, all regions registered
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 09:08:57 GMT
Russian nuclear agency issues update on Irans Bushehr plant
Staff have not observed attacks near the facility amid reported violations of the US-Iran ceasefire, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has saidIran's only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr continues to function normally despite reports of renewed US-Iran military exchanges, Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said.Russian personnel have not obse
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 08:32:48 GMT
JSMM accused Pakistan of turning Sindh jails into 'torture cells'
Frankfurt [Germany], May 9 (ANI): The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) has accused Pakistani authorities of carrying out systematic torture and human rights abuses against political activists and ordinary inmates inside prisons across Sindh, warning that the issue will now be raised before international human rights institutions and global media platforms.In a post shared on X, JSMM chairman Shafi Burfat allege
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 02:15:29 GMT
(SP)GERMANY-DORTMUND-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-DORTMUND VS FRANKFURT
(260509) -- DORTMUND, May 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Maximilian Beier (R) of Borussia Dortmund vies with Doan Ritsu of Eintracht Frankfurt during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, Germany, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Joachim Bywaletz/Xinhua)
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 00:05:14 GMT
Dino Prizmic ousts Novak Djokovic in Rome stunner
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic stunned No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in second-round action of the Italian Open Friday in Rome.After losing the final four games of the opening set, the 20-year-old Prizmic won the first four of the second set on the way to leveling the match. He then came away with the only break of the third set at 2-2 to secure his second
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:58:44 GMT
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine-Russia, calls it "beginning of end" of war
Washington DC [US], May 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, noting that the temporary truce coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations commemorating the then-Soviet Union's role in World War II.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the ceasefire would take place from May 9 to 11 and would include a suspension of 'all kinetic
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:47:34 GMT
West rewriting World War II history Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has denounced attempts to equate the roles of Nazi Germany and the Soviet UnionThe West is busy rewriting the history of World War II, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated ahead of the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.Russian officials have repeatedly accused the US and EU member states of distort
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:34:54 GMT
From market to military: Germanys private sector is imploding.
Public spending is coming to the rescue for an economy that is facing severe structural problemsAfter two years of recession, it seemed that Germany's economy had stabilized in 2025 and was even inching in the direction of a return to growth. Sure, nobody was sounding the trumpets of a full-fledged recovery, but it seemed the worst had passed.That was, admittedly, before the US-Israeli wa
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 19:34:54 GMT
From market to military: Germany's private sector is imploding.
Public spending is coming to the rescue for an economy that is facing severe structural problems
After two years of recession, it seemed that Germany's economy had stabilized in 2025 and was even inching in the direction of a return to growth. Sure, nobody was sounding the trumpets of a full-fledged recovery, but it s
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 17:09:43 GMT
Trump is punishing Germany for not enough appeasement
Berlins years of obedient Atlantic loyalty have ended in troop cuts, shelved missiles, and fresh humiliation from WashingtonDespite what Western mainstream media, think-tanks, and some propagandists with academic titles have been telling us, NATO-EU Europe has never "appeased" Russia.In reality, the NATO-EU European elites, with Germany among the leaders, have certainly appeased the US. B
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:10:03 GMT
EU seeks trade deal with US featuring clear safeguard mechanisms
BRUSSELS, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The European Parliament's chief negotiator on the trade agreement with the United States, German MEP Bernd Lange, announced that the final round of negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union will be held on 19th May in Strasbourg, stressing his rejection of pressure from the European People's Party to accelerate approval of the agreement before co
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:45:20 GMT
Germany backs tighter curbs on EU dissenters
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has endorsed Brussels push to sideline opposition to key foreign policy decisionsGermany and about a dozen other countries support making it harder for dissenting member states to block EU foreign policy decisions, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said.Speaking on Wednesday at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin, the diplomat outlined Berli
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:22:21 GMT
Britains population replacement has passed the point of no return
Royal symbolism, protest crackdowns and legal double standards point to the UKs deep national unravelingIn 2026, the British monarch issued a public message marking Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, while Easter, unlike in all previous years, was no longer accompanied by a special royal address. Only a brief greeting on behalf of the royal family was published for the Christian holiday.This patter
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:14:07 GMT
Victory Day commemorations take place across Africa (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The Garden of Memory initiative with tree plantings, Immortal Regiment marches, and cultural events have been held across several African statesCountries across Africa are commemorating the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, with events bringing together diplomats, local residents, students, and Russian compatriots, as Russia prepares to mark Victory Day on May 9.
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:14:00 GMT
Bulgaria Posts Strongest Retail Sales Growth in the EU
Retail trade across the European Union showed mixed dynamics in March, with Bulgaria standing out as the strongest performer on an annual basis, according to Eurostat data.On a monthly basis, retail sales in the euro area declined by 0.1%, following a 0.3% drop in February. Across the wider European Union, sales rose by 0.5% after a 0.5% contraction in the previous month. Growth was driven mainly by non-food pro
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 07:46:15 GMT
Chinese agricultural exports add flavor to global dining tables
JINAN, May 8 (Xinhua) -- One early morning, Zhao, a London resident, picked up a package of green pak choi from a store's cold storage area to take home and stir-fry with garlic for a taste of home."Consumers can now find not only long-storing cabbage but also fresh greens like pak choi and choy sum. With these greens, I can enjoy a home-style Chinese meal," he said.This small scene is part of a much bigg
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:29 GMT
"We help to de-risk the international economy": EAM Jaishankar highlights India's 17 per cent contribution to global growth
Paramaribo [Suriname], May 8 (ANI): Emphasising India's burgeoning role as a pillar of global economic stability, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the nation's significant contribution to international prosperity during an address to representatives from various sections of Surinamese society. The minister arrived in Suriname on Wednesday as part of an ongoing three-country tour of the Caribbean, sche
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Foreign leaders arrive in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations
Commemorations across Europe and Russia honor WWII veteransCountries around the world are marking the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 8 and 9, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to defeat the Third Reich.The Soviet Union bore the brunt of the war, losing an estimated 27 million people in what is known in Russia as the Great Patriotic W
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day: 81st anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany commemorated worldwide
Events honoring the Soviet role in defeating the Third Reich are being overshadowed by bans on Soviet and Russian symbols in parts of Europe
Countries around the world are marking the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 8 and 9, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to de
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day parades and celebrations roll across Russia
Nationwide commemorations honor the courage and sacrifice of WWII veterans and fallen heroesRussia is marking the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to defeat the Third Reich.The Soviet Union bore the brunt of the war, losing an estimated 27 million people in what is known in Russia as the Great P
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day parades and celebrations roll across Russia (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Nationwide commemorations honor the courage and sacrifice of WWII veterans and fallen heroes
Russia is marking the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to defeat the Third Reich.
The Soviet Union bore the brunt of the war
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day parade on Red Square
Commemorations in Moscow and across the nation honor the courage and sacrifice of WWII veterans and fallen heroesRussia is marking the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade on Red Square in Moscow.Smaller military processions took place across the country earlier on Saturday, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to defeat t
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day parade on Red Square (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Commemorations in Moscow and across the nation honor the courage and sacrifice of WWII veterans and fallen heroes
Russia is marking the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade on Red Square in Moscow.
Smaller military processions took place across the country ear
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day celebrations across Russia and the world
A military parade took place on Moscows Red Square to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi GermanyRussia commemorated the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade on Red Square in Moscow.Smaller military processions and commemorative events were held across the country earlier in the day, honoring the millions who
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day celebrations across Russia and the world (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A military parade took place on Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany
Russia commemorated the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade on Red Square in Moscow.
Smaller military processions and commemorative
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day celebrations across Russia and the world: As it happened
A military parade took place on Moscows Red Square to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi GermanyRussia commemorated the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade on Red Square in Moscow.Smaller military processions and commemorative events were held across the country earlier in the day, honoring the millions who
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 05:36:20 GMT
Victory Day celebrations across Russia and the world: As it happened (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A military parade took place on Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany
Russia commemorated the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade on Red Square in Moscow.
Smaller military processions and commemorative
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:24 GMT
Germany mulls fines amid faltering army recruitment drive Spiegel
Berlin has been expanding the Bundeswehr ranks as part of EUs continued militarizationGermany is considering imposing fines on young men who fail to complete mandatory military questionnaires as part of a new army recruitment drive, according to a report by Der Spiegel.Berlin has been seeking to rapidly expand the Bundeswehr as part of a broader EU military buildup, aiming to increase the
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:24 GMT
Germany mulls fines amid faltering army recruitment drive - Spiegel
Berlin has been expanding the Bundeswehr ranks as part of EU's continued militarization
Germany is considering imposing fines on young men who fail to complete mandatory military questionnaires as part of a new army recruitment drive, according to a report by Der Spiegel.
Berlin has been seeking to rapidly expa
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 16:37:14 GMT
Why is Alexander Dugin suddenly attacking Whites
The Russian philosopher has sparked outrage, but his target is not race its the liberalism and nihilism of modern Western civilization"Whites? They are destroyed the world and themselves. To be white means to be nihilist. It is self hatred race. It caused so many troubles to others and to itself. It lost the right to be something. No arguments to support their existence."This is what Russ
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 16:29:20 GMT
Airlines facing worse than Covid crisis AirAsia CEO
Carriers are axing flights en masse amid soaring jet fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz blockadeThe steep rise in jet fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran is posing a bigger challenge to the global airline industry than the Covid-19 pandemic did, according to AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes.In response to the US-Israeli aggression, Tehran has
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 16:15:34 GMT
Remains of 80 Soviet soldiers reburied in Germany (VIDEO)
The bodies of the World War II troops were found during construction work in Potsdam
The remains of 80 Soviet soldiers that were discovered during construction work have been reburied in Potsdam, German. The troops took part in the liberation of the city from Nazi forces in 1945, the Russian Embassy in Berlin has told
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 16:15:34 GMT
Remains of 80 Soviet soldiers reburied in Germany
The bodies of the World War II troops were found during construction work in PotsdamThe remains of 80 Soviet soldiers that were discovered during construction work have been reburied in Potsdam, German. The troops took part in the liberation of the city from Nazi forces in 1945, the Russian Embassy in Berlin has told Zvezda TV.The ceremony took place at a Potsdam Soviet military cemetery
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 12:56:10 GMT
Deadly Hantavirus Prompts Passenger Hunt Across Europe and Africa
Authorities across Europe and Africa are racing to trace passengers linked to the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius after a deadly hantavirus outbreak left at least three people dead and several others infected during a voyage across the South Atlantic.The outbreak has triggered an international health response involving multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland and Germa
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 12:50:44 GMT
Strategy or madness The EU is flirting with nuclear escalation
Under the banner of autonomy, European elites are normalizing nuclear brinkmanship, the politics of fear, and blind RussophobiaThere is something deeply unsettling in the tone of the EU's current strategic debate. What is presented as prudence increasingly resembles panic. What is framed as 'strategic autonomy' often sounds like something else entirely: A loss of confidence, a surge of ideologic
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 12:32:19 GMT
Par 3 Masters Inaugural Pitch & Putt Tournament Concludes Successfully In New Delhi
SMPLNew Delhi [India], May 7: The inaugural Par 3 Masters, introducing the exciting Pitch & Putt golf format to New Delhi, concluded successfully at the NORECO Golf Course on May 2, 2026. The event marked a significant milestone for the growth of Pitch & Putt in India and attracted an impressive mix of golfers, diplomats, bureaucrats and sports enthusiasts.A major highlight of the tournament was t
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:01 GMT
German ban on Soviet WWII symbols is discrimination former MEP
Russias role in defeating Nazism cannot be ignored, AfD member Gunnar Beck has stressedEfforts by the German authorities to ban the display of Soviet flags or St. George ribbons during celebrations of the defeat of Nazism are blatant discrimination against Russia, former European Parliament Member Gunnar Beck has told RT.A member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Beck noted that
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:01 GMT
German ban on Soviet WWII symbols is 'discrimination' - former MEP (VIDEO)
Russia's role in defeating Nazism cannot be ignored, AfD member Gunnar Beck has stressed
Efforts by the German authorities to ban the display of Soviet flags or St. George ribbons during celebrations of the defeat of Nazism are blatant discrimination against Russia, former European Parliament Member Gunnar Beck has to
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 10:56:46 GMT
NATO members divided over Ukrainian drone incidents
The Latvian defense minister has dismissed concerns over a kamikaze drone that hit a fuel depotA Ukrainian kamikaze drone was likely responsible for damage to empty fuel storage tanks in Latvia, but Kiev should not be blamed for such incidents, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds has argued. Finland earlier rebuked Kiev for breaches of its airspace.Several NATO countries bordering Russ
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 05:20:18 GMT
Germany's new militarization: Revival of the spirit or blatant revanchism? (by Dmitry Medvedev)
On the eve of Victory Day Threats by Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from NATO, expressed on March 27, 2026, at an investment forum in Miami, statements by J.D. Vance about Europe's loss of its identity during an interview with Fox News on March 15, 2026, along with the refusal of European countries to directly join the aggression against Iran and participate in the adventure of the 'military unlocking' (and th
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 03:44:34 GMT
PSG edge Bayern Munich in thriller to reach second straight UEFA Champions League final
Munich [Germany], May 7 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked their place in a second consecutive UEFA Champions League final after battling to a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the semi-final second leg, sealing a dramatic 6-5 aggregate victory in Bavaria.Defending champions PSG arrived in Germany holding a slender advantage from the first leg, and Luis Enrique's men wasted little time tightening their grip
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 03:40:28 GMT
Daniel Altmaier delivers in the clutch in Rome
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images)World No. 64 Daniel Altmaier outlasted first-round opponent Zhizhen Zhang in Rome at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Wednesday, setting up a second-round matchup with No. 3 Alexander Zverev.The 27-year-old German rallied to win 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 against China's Zhang, who finished with more winners (29-25) and fewer unforced errors (20-25). The two-hour, 23-min
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 23:55:10 GMT
Alexandra Eala fights for victory during rain-soaked day in Rome
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Alexandra Eala saved six of nine break points on Wednesday and rallied in the final set to register a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Magdalena Frech of Poland to win an Internazionali BNL d'Italia first-round match on a soggy day in Rome.After rolling through the opening set, the Philippines native encountered trouble throughout the next two sets before dispatching Frec
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 19:15:05 GMT
European carriers face worst crisis since pandemic as fuel prices soar
IATA Director General Willie Walsh said that while the industry remains in better shape than during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, the current fuel crisis has emerged as the most acute shock to global aviation since COVID-19.FRANKFURT, May 6 (Xinhua) -- The European aviation sector is facing its most severe crisis since the 2020 pandemic, as the ongoing Middle East conflicts have pushed jet fuel p
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 15:08:33 GMT
Global aviation shock harbinger of broader crisis Putin envoy
The crisis is bound to hit other industries, triggering food shortages and energy lockdowns, Kirill Dmitriev believesThe global aviation shock triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran and resulting fuel shortages is a harbinger of even "more severe shocks" that will rock other sectors of the global economy, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned.The official, who serves as Russian Pre
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 14:04:30 GMT
German authorities clamp down on alleged far-right extremists
The suspects are believed to be members of two groups that have assaulted left-wing activists and supposed pedophilesThe German authorities have raided the homes of suspected members of two "right-wing extremist" groups in a nationwide operation spanning a dozen regions.In a press release on Wednesday, the Office of the Federal Public Prosecutor General reported that earlier in the day, h
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 13:19:47 GMT
(SP)ITALY-ROME-TENNIS-ATP-ITALIAN OPEN-ZHANG ZHIZHEN VS DANIEL ALTMAIER
(260506) -- ROME, May 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Altmaier serves during the men's singles first round match between Zhang Zhizhen of China and Daniel Altmaier of Germany at the ATP Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 12:15:22 GMT
Fire Point fiasco: Did Zelenskys cronies scam the Europeans
The EU is pumping money into a company thats secretly run by one of the most corrupt members of Vladimir Zelenskys inner circleWith €90 billion in EU funding set to flow into Ukraine, the case of 'game changer' weapons manufacturer Fire Point offers a glimpse into the black hole that swallows Western money and enriches Vladimir Zelensky's cronies.Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulse
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 05:34:05 GMT
Denis Kitaev: Biography of Real Estate Developer
Denis Kitaev is a Russian real estate developer. The company he co-founded, Vesper, redevelops historic buildings in central Moscow into high-end housing.Childhood and educationDenis Vladimirovich Kitaev was born on February 3, 1977. From childhood, he showed a natural talent for drawing and drafting, and he graduated from a Moscow school with an advanced focus on the arts.After finishing school,
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 21:23:19 GMT
Barcelona clinch La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid
Barcelonasecured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinchLa Ligain consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season.Barcamoved an unassailable 14 points clear of second-placed Los Blancos with three matches remaining.This was only the second tim
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 05:35:58 GMT
Passengers begin disembarking from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadlyhantavirusoutbreak that has sparked international alarm began leaving the vessel inSpain's Canary Islands on Sunday for their repatriation.Three passengers from the MV Hondius a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.No vaccines or specific treatments exist fo
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 05:35:58 GMT
Spanish passengers begin disembarking from hantavirus-hit ship
Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadlyhantavirusoutbreak that has sparked international alarm began leaving the vessel inSpain's Canary Islands on Sunday for their repatriation.Three passengers from the MV Hondius a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.No vaccines or specific treatments exist fo
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 02:48:11 GMT
The Berlin 2027 World Meeting for Active Nonviolence Introduction Meeting
Today, the world is facing a multitude of overlapping and mutually reinforcing crises - an increase in militarization, new wars and violent conflicts, the continuation of long-standing disputes, the climate crisis, growing social and economic inequalities, and increasing authoritarianism. These developments go hand in hand with the legitimisation of violence and violent means of conflict resolution by political leaders
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:43 GMT
Hantavirus outbreak risk to public is 'absolutely low', WHO says
The World Health Organization insisted Friday that there is a minimal risk from thehantavirusto the general public, as countries prepared to repatriate passengers stuck on a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak.Three passengers from the MV Hondius a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman have died while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.The only hantavir
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 09:52:42 GMT
Europe marks end of WWII grappling with its place in new global order
PARIS (CN) - The road encircling the Arc de Triomphe - normally buzzing with cars tearing ferociously over its laneless pavement - was silent Friday morning, as military officers watched French President Emmanuel Macron commemorate Victory in Europe Day.
This is where, in 1940, German tanks stormed under
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 10:39:16 GMT
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
Another sick passenger from the MV Hondius landed in Europe earlier in the day, as the vessel headed to a Spanish island and health officials scrambled to map the outbreak of the potentially deadly human-to-human strain.The fate of the Hondius sparked international alarm after three people travelling on it died, though health officials have played down fears of a wider global outbreak from the rat-borne virus, w
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Australian values and the long shadow of racial fear
As politicians invoke Australian values as a test of belonging, Australias own history reveals how often those values were shaped by racism, exclusion and fear of the other.Frances Letterswrites.IN THE DAYS around our yearly ANZAC commemoration, does anything call out louder,to both mind and heart, than the words Australian values? Werent our brave, friendly old diggers perfect examples of cheery, back-slapping
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 22:50:10 GMT
Opinion Multipolarity and the End of Nuclear Stability
Raphal DossonDownload PDFMay 8 2026Zysko/DepositphotosGoing back to the core motive behind U.S. military campaigns against Iranintensifying from 2025 into full-scale war in 2026and, more broadly, to the enduring regional confrontations involving Israel, the central objective has been to prevent nuclear proliferation, as a nuclear Iran would emerge as a dominant regional power, threaten U.S. allies,
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 18:28:00 GMT
Analysis: New England Patriots 2026 Opponents
With the completion of the NFL season, the New England Patriots now know their full slate of 2026 opponents. Full Patriots schedule comes out May 14.Mike DussaultThe NFL has announced it'sofficial schedule releasedate forThursday, May 14and will offer a live broadcast revealing the full 2026 NFL Schedule. The broadcast can be seen on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App and NFL+ at8
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:25:00 GMT
Jets to Host 31 Tryout Players in Rookie Minicamp
OL Rocco Spindler, Son of Former Jet Marc Spindler, to Attend This Weekends CampEric AllenThe Jets will host rookie minicamp this weekend at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. The 56-man roster is composed of the team's 8 draft picks, 12 undrafted free agents, 5 first-year players (under contract) and 31 tryout players (29 rookies and 2 veterans).Three of the 5 first-year players were on t
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 01:29:51 GMT
5-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands
SUVA, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- A 5-magnitude earthquake struck the area south of the Fiji Islands today.The German Research Centre for Geosciences said the earthquake was centred at latitude 23.46 degrees south and longitude 179.62 degrees west.
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 01:15:08 GMT
German passengers evacuated from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship
BERLIN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Four German passengers have been evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius following a Hantavirus outbreak, said German public broadcaster ARD on its news website Tagesschau Monday. After landing in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on Sunday evening, they were met by specialists before being transported to Frankfurt. Upon arrival, the passengers will return to their respective home s
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 23:42:47 GMT
Heidenheim, Hamburg, Union Berlin win in Bundesliga
BERLIN, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Heidenheim defeated hosts Cologne 3-1 on Sunday evening in the concluding matches of the 33rd and penultimate round of the German Bundesliga.With the victory, Heidenheim moved up to 17th place with 26 points, while Cologne remained in 14th place with 32 points.In another match, Hamburg defeated visitors Freiburg 3-2 to raise their tally to 37 points in 11th place, while Fre
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 20:15:34 GMT
5.0-magnitude quake hits Myanmar -- GFZ
BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Myanmar at 1936 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 20.46 degrees north latitude and 93.94 degrees east longitude.
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 20:15:07 GMT
Airplane carrying 26 passengers from MV Hondius arrives in the Netherlands
THE HAGUE, May 10 (Xinhua) -- An airplane carrying passengers and part of the crew from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, where the Andes virus was detected, arrived at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands on Sunday evening, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) confirmed. The group will be closely monitored and provided with appropriate medical care if needed, as they begin
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 17:15:17 GMT
5.6-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands -- GFZ
BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted Tonga Islands at 1641 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 16.99 degrees south latitude and 173.46 degrees west longitude.
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:16:37 GMT
Stuttgart strike duo fuels Champions League push, German Cup hopes
by Oliver Trust BERLIN, May 10 (Xinhua) -- VfB Stuttgart's strike partnership of Ermedin Demirovic and Deniz Undav is driving the club toward another successful season after Saturday's 3-1 Bundesliga win over Bayer Leverkusen. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international and the Germany forward have now combined for 31 league goals this season, helping Stuttgart strengthen its bid for UEFA Champions League qu
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 04:59:07 GMT
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off central Chile coast
SANTIAGO, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) -- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of central Chile at 02:34 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.The epicentre, at a depth of 10 kilometres, was initially determined at 37.70 degrees south latitude and 73.19 degrees west longitude.
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 03:46:48 GMT
Olise strike leaves Wolfsburg in final-day battle to avoid relegation
BERLIN, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Michael Olise's second-half goal lifted Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win at Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, leaving the latter side level on points with St. Pauli ahead of their survival clash in the final round. Wolfsburg created several chances at the opening stages. Jonas Urbig denied Vinicius Souza, before Wolfsburg continued threatening and forced the Bayern goalkeeper into fur
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:45:07 GMT
5.8 magnitude quake hits near coast of central Chile -- GFZ
BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted near coast of central Chile at 0234 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 37.70 degrees south latitude and 73.19 degrees west longitude.
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:15:26 GMT
Feature: WWII Victory Day memories live on in Moscow as Russia commemorates historic triumph
MOSCOW, May 9 (Xinhua) -- As Russia marked the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, the slogan "No one is forgotten, nothing is forgotten" was displayed prominently throughout Moscow, underscoring the enduring significance of Victory Day in the national memory. White, blue and red banners emblazoned with the word "Victory" lined the capital's avenues and squares, while comme
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