Russian forces marched in Moscow's Red Square during May 9 Victory Day events, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. One day earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day cease-fire starting on May 9.

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted at a press conference later that evening that the war was "heading to an end."

Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 brought gold for the home crowd as Zhalgas Kairolla thrilled Astana. Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo, Danil Lavrentev and Clémence Eme also topped the podium, while Kazakhstan celebrated gold and bronze.

A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on display.

Peter Magyar, a pro-EU conservative, was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, closing the chapter on the 16-year rule of his nationalist predecessor, Viktor Orban. 

Livestock theft is becoming a problem in German agriculture, with entire herds disappearing overnight in some cases. In addition to financial losses, the offences also have an emotional impact on farmers. Investigators believe that organised gangs from abroad are involved.

On Tuesday Burkina Faso, an ally of neighbouring Niger and Mali within the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), all led by military juntas, banned the broadcast of TV5 Monde.

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at a World War II memorial drew parallels between past and present suffering, while others in Kharkiv and Kyiv expressed cautious hope mixed with deep scepticism that the brief pause in fighting could lead to meaningful negotiations.

Hungary may be entering a new political phase as the European Union flag appeared alongside the national flag outside parliament, symbolising a potential shift in the country’s long-standing confrontation with Brussels. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Shirley Sippon said the change comes after years in which Viktor Orban positioned Hungary as a key challenger within the EU, particularly on issues ranging from veto power to Ukraine policy and rule-of-law disputes.

The developments come as the Trump administration sees a marked rise in the influence of anti-vaccine figures and movements, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, which fuelled a wave of conspiracy theories and misleading health information.

For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia's and Israel's presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening.

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship ​hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain's interior minister said on Saturday, adding that transport will also be arranged by the European Union, the US and the UK for the remaining passengers.