Zelenskyy condemns Russian ‘cynicism’ over parade truce as 23 killed in attacks 05. May 2026 (18:49) Kyiv berates Moscow’s request for ceasefire while launching ‘missile and drone strikes every single day leading up to it’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Kremlin of “utter cynicism” for seeking a truce so it can stage a military parade in Moscow as 23 people were killed in attacks on Ukraine.At least 12 people were killed on Tuesday in a strike on southern city of Zaporizhzhia, the regional governor said. “Russia ended the life of 12 people,” Ivan Fedorov posted on Telegram. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting 05. May 2026 (18:44) Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%French politicians on the left and centre have criticised a parliament inquiry report that recommends sweeping cuts to public broadcasting, with a row over culture wars building before next year’s presidential election.State broadcasting is a key topic in the run-up to next April’s vote. The far right, which is leading in the polls, is highly critical of public TV and radio and is vowing to privatise it. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high 05. May 2026 (18:30) There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.(BBC News)
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