German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed Berlin’s historical responsibility to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia during commemorations of the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II on Sunday. “We have learned a central lesson from our country’s…
G7 imposes new sanctions on Russia after talks with Zelensky
The G7 nations are imposing new sanctions on Russia after its leaders held a videoconference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the White House says. The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US held the meeting on…
Bayern Munich held to draw on trophy day by stuffy Stuttgart
Bayern Munich came from behind but were then pegged back in a 2-2 draw with VfB Stuttgart on Sunday before receiving the Bundesliga championship trophy while the visitors could enjoy a crucial point in the battle for top-flight survival. Stuttgart defe…
Defending Ukraine is Germany’s historic responsibility, says Scholz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has emphasized Germany’s historical responsibility in supporting Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression. “We have learned a central lesson from our country’s catastrophic history between 1933 and 1945,” the politician said, a…
Hundreds commemorate the end of World War II across Germany
People across Germany were commemorating the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II on Sunday against the backdrop of a heavy police presence due to possible tensions over the war in Ukraine. At the Soviet Memorial in Berlin’s Treptower Park, hund…
Frankfurt rest players but draw with Gladbach
Goncalo Paciencia’s stunner gave Eintracht Frankfurt a 1-1 home draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Sunday, with the hosts resting several top names with an eye on the Europa League final on May 18. The two midtable sides have been …
Two Palestinian suspects arrested after killings in religious town
Israeli security forces arrested two Palestinian suspects on Sunday, three days after a deadly attack in a religious town. The men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested near the town of Elad, in a joint operation by the police, the Israel Securities Authority…
Syrian leader visits Tehran for second time since civil war
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad paid a short visit to Tehran on Sunday and returned to Damascus a few hours later. According to the Isna news agency, he met with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi during the visit…
Pro-Beijing hardliner John Lee confirmed as Hong Kong chief executive
A hardline former security minister, John Lee, has been confirmed as the next chief executive of Hong Kong. On Sunday, a pro-Beijing election committee of around 1,500 members voted on the successor to outgoing chief executive Carrie Lam. Lee was the o…
Peaceful commemoration of end of World War II anniversary in Berlin
Since Sunday morning, many people in Berlin have been commemorating the end of World War II in Europe 77 years ago at various memorial sites, under a heavy police presence due to possible tensions over the war in Ukraine. At the Soviet Memorial in Trep…