The Guardian
Friedrich Merz presented Donald Trump with a facsimile of the birth certificate of his grandfather Friedrich Trump, later Frederick. The document was handed over during a meeting at the White House.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed with Donald Trump that "Nord Stream-2" was a mistake. Trump mentioned a conversation with Merkel about Germany's financing of Russia.
US President Donald Trump assured of support for Ukraine and stressed the importance of ending the war. He signed an agreement with Ukraine and advocates for peace.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle considered changing their last name to Spencer due to delays in obtaining British passports for their children. The documents were issued only after the intervention of lawyers.
Scientists have found a way to force HIV to exit cells, making it visible to the immune system. mRNA technology gives hope for complete removal of the virus from the body.
The UK will sign a NATO agreement to increase defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP by 2035, which will increase arms spending by $40.5 billion. The Prime Minister has agreed to increase rearmament funding to 3%.
Donald Trump is open to negotiations with Putin and Zelenskyy, provided they both participate. Turkey is initiating a summit with the participation of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
Chelsea have opened talks to sign Jamie Bynoe-Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. The winger's transfer fee could be around £50 million.
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has joined a flotilla heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid, despite the Israeli blockade. There are 11 people on board the ship, including Thunberg herself.
Great Britain is investing $2 billion in the construction of six factories for the production of weapons and ammunition. This is part of a plan to strengthen the country's defense capabilities in response to global threats.
The American "Golden Dome" missile defense system program will not be completed by the end of Trump's term. Space weapons will only be ready for demonstration by 2028.
The Japanese government plans to use soil from Fukushima in the Prime Minister's garden. This should demonstrate the safety of the cleaned soil for health and the environment.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer of the movie "Rust", has been released under house arrest. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a shooting involving Alec Baldwin.
Archaeologists in Spain have discovered the oldest fingerprint, left 43,000 years ago. It may indicate that Neanderthals created art by dipping their finger in red pigment.
From September, Estonian schoolchildren aged 16-17 will receive personal AI accounts as part of the "AI Leap" program. By 2027, 58,000 students and 5,000 teachers will have access.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie announced the birth of their fourth child together. The daughter was born on May 21, the couple married in May 2021.
According to European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the EU seeks to reach an agreement with the US, but on the basis of respect. European politicians have expressed disappointment over possible further tariffs from the US.
A watch officer from Ukraine fell asleep while on duty, causing the ship to run aground in Norway. He has been charged with negligent navigation.
A new biography of Freddie Mercury claims that he has an illegitimate daughter born from an affair with a friend's wife. The daughter, who is now 48, received personal diaries from her father.
An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.
Carlo Ancelotti is leaving his post as head coach of Real to lead the Brazilian national team. Xabi Alonso will arrive in June and prepare the team for the Club World Cup.
EU Foreign Minister Kaya Kallas stated that Serbia must implement real reforms, including in the fight against corruption, in order to move towards the EU. In addition, the European Union criticizes the country's authorities for strengthening ties with Russia.
Finland is closely monitoring Russia's troop buildup on the border. The Finnish military is preparing for the worst-case scenario, fearing an expansion of the Kremlin's aggression.
Karol Nawrocki considers such an approach senseless and warns against a direct conflict between NATO and Russia. Tusk called Nawrocki's position on refusing Ukraine's accession to NATO mortally dangerous.
Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.
Two people died as a result of the flooding in New South Wales. Authorities fear for the fate of two more missing persons. About 50,000 people are in the evacuation zone.
A couple of volunteers found a stone figure of the goddess Victoria near Hadrian's Wall. The find dates back to 213 AD and symbolizes the end of the Severan Wars.
The British Prime Minister announced the agreements concluded by Britain with the EU, India and the USA, which will save jobs and save money. He emphasized that Britain has restored its influence on the world stage.
The study showed that most young people in Britain feel worse after using social media. They support restricting access to certain websites and programs.
In 2024, the number of attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in conflict zones reached a record level – more than 3,600. Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar and Sudan were the most affected.