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Russia's Prigozhin says no further offensive in Bakhmut possible without ammunition

The head of Russia's mercenary Wagner Group said on Saturday that he had still not received additional ammunition from Moscow ahead of the expected withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut because of heavy losses and inadequate supplies.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Japan's PM tells South Koreans his 'heart hurts' over pain caused by occupation

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told South Koreans on Sunday his "heart hurts" when he thinks of suffering and pain during Japanese colonial rule, in a nod to historical disputes that have soured relations between the two U.S. allies.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

At least 8 people killed by gunman at Texas mall; shooter killed by police

A gunman shot and killed eight people and wounded at least seven others at a busy mall north of Dallas on Saturday, police said.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Ukraine hails return of 45 Azov fighters, Russia says 3 pilots released

Ukraine on Saturday hailed the return of 45 Azov battalion fighters captured during the battle for Mariupol while Russia said three of its pilots had been released by Kyiv, but neither side gave a full account of the apparent prisoner swap.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Italy's Berlusconi sends video message to Forza party from hospital

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi sent a video message to his Forza Italia party on Saturday in his first appearance since being hospitalised a month ago, saying he is ready to return to work.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Camilla: who is King Charles' wife and Britain's new Queen?

After years of being depicted as the most hated woman in Britain, Camilla, the second wife of King Charles, was crowned queen on Saturday, capping a remarkable turnaround in public acceptance few would have thought possible.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

King Charles coronation: royals wear historic robes, guests don bold colours

From traditional robes to statement headpieces, royals and guests wore an array of colourful outfits for the coronation of Britain's King Charles III on Saturday, filling London's Westminster Abbey with a mix of hues and designs.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy congratulates King Charles, thanks Britain for support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated King Charles on his coronation on Saturday and offered him and the British people thanks for their support in the war against Russia.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Russia blames Ukraine, U.S. for car bomb that wounded writer

A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing that killed his driver on Saturday and investigators said a detained suspect admitted acting on behalf of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 6, 2023

Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile with U.S. air defence system

Ukrainian air defences shot down a Russian hypersonic missile for the first time during an attack on the capital Kyiv this week, the Air Force said on Saturday, in a potentially major setback for the Kremlin's campaign of long-range air strikes.

Reuters · May 6, 2023