Vladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square and heightened security after days of Ukrainian strikes targeting the capital.China's Xi Jinping joined Putin as the Russian president told thousands of soldiers and more than 20 international leaders that Russia remembered the lessons of World War Two.Putin used his speech […]
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Trump latest: President teases prospect of reducing tariffs on China – Sky News
Donald Trump has posted twice on Truth Social – hinting at a potential softening in his trade war with China. Follow the latest, and listen to the latest Trump 100 episode on the UK-US trade deal, below.Friday 9 May 2025 16:14, UKThe new pope, Leo XIV, will seek to build bridges with all world leaders […]
RECAP: Pair guilty of felling world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless act of destruction' – BBC
Two men are found guilty of illegally cutting down the world famous Sycamore Gap treeDaniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, both from Cumbria, are each convicted of two counts of criminal damageNorthumbria Police say the pair never gave an explanation for felling the tree, but prosecutors say they were "revelling in the public outcry" […]
101-year-old vet recalls 'fight for civilization' 80 years after V-E Day – USA Today
For Jack Appel, 101, the Allies’ victory in Europe − made official on May 8, 1945 − wasn’t just vital because otherwise, as he said, “we’d all be speaking German now.”“World War II was a major, major fight for civilization,” the World War II veteran told USA TODAY this week as the globe marks the […]
New pope live: Pope Leo warns of reducing Jesus to 'charismatic leader' – after speaking English at start of first mass – Sky News
Pope Leo XIV has warned of the dangers of reducing Jesus to a charismatic leader figure while leading his first mass as pontiff. He spoke a few words in English at the start of the service. Catch up with the latest on the new pontiff below.Friday 9 May 2025 13:05, UKPlease use Chrome browser for […]