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Why does Russia celebrate Victory Day on May 9, and what does it mean for Putin?

Here's a quick briefing on what Russia is commemorating on Tuesday and why it matters for President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Germany saw more politically motivated crimes in 2022

The number of politically motivated crimes reported in Germany rose by 7% last year

The Independent UK

Ofcom finds GB News in breach of broadcasting rules for a second time after vaccine claims

The complained about moment saw Dr Naomi Wolf make claims about the Covid-19 vaccine and said the rollout amounted to 'mass murder' and compared it to the actions of 'doctors in pre-Nazi Germany'

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Everton-linked investors 777 Partners come under scrutiny in Germany

777 Partners have been one of a number of firms linked with potential investment into Everton

Liverpool Echo

Europe must not be intimated by Moscow's power plays - Scholz

The European Union must not be intimidated by Moscow's show-casing of military power but continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday as Russia marked Victory Day with a parade.

Reuters

Russia, set for WWII tributes, rains missiles on Ukraine

Russia has unleashed a barrage of cruise missiles on Ukraine, hours before the start of Moscow’s annual commemorations celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II amid tight security measures

The Independent UK

Watch as Russia stages annual WWII Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square

Watch as Russia stages its annual Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

The Independent UK

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Russia marks Victory Day with new strikes on Ukraine, but pared-back parade

Russia fired cruise missiles at Kyiv on Tuesday and paraded troops across Moscow's Red Square for its annual celebration of victory in World War Two, pared back amid shortages of manpower and arms at the front after a failed winter campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters

French AFP journalist killed in rocket attack near Bakhmut

A French journalist based in Ukraine for AFP was killed on Tuesday near the embattled city of Bakhmut, the news agency reported. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech at the annual May 9 Victory Day parade accusing the West of unleashing a "real war" on…

France 24

Germany’s regional leaders demand more financial support for refugees

Leaders of country’s 16 states will call on Chancellor Scholz to increase daily rate for feeding, housing and schooling asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry was part of generation of acclaimed Black opera singers that included Leontyne Price, Shirley Verrett, George Shirley, Reri Grist and Martina Arroyo.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mysterious 'golden' fossils from the Jurassic aren’t what they seem

Fossils found in Germany's Posidonia Shale don't get their gleam from fool's gold after all.

LiveScience

UK must renew industrial strategy and stop ‘flip flopping’, say manufacturers

Make UK warns British firms risk losing out, as Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act sucks up investment

The Guardian - UK

Mammoth WVH launch "completely different" new single Like A Pastime

Like A Pastime comes from Mammoth WVH's second album Mammoth II, due for release in August

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Reuters

Putin touts 'sacred' battle with West in Ukraine as Russia marks pared back Victory Day

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russians were united in a "sacred" fight with the West over Ukraine but the strains of war were evident at one of the most pared back anniversaries of the victory over Nazi Germany in decades.

The Independent UK

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry, a pioneering mezzo-soprano who became the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival during a career of more than three decades on the world’s top stages, has died

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears might not be playing Chiefs in Germany after all

According to Peter King, the Chiefs have requested the Bears game not be played overseas.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Latest news on NFL schedule release, Chiefs’ game in Germany

The NFL's schedule reveal might be delayed and the #Chiefs' opponent in Germany might not be the one that was previously reported.

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Radio France Internationale

Macron to head for state visit to Germany with China and energy in the spotlight

French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first state visit to Germany in July amid tensions on issues ranging from energy policy to China.

Al Jazeera

Four killed in Russian air attacks ahead of Victory Day: Ukraine

New wave of attacks launched ahead of Russian holiday commemorating Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

Reuters

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Wave of attacks on cities before Victory Day holiday

Russia launched its biggest swarm of drones for months against Ukraine on the eve of Russia's May 9 holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, striking the capital Kyiv, the Black Sea city of Odesa and shelling other cities.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains lead to flooded roads, basements in Germany

Heavy rains in southwestern Germany have flooded roads and basements, forced train routes to close temporarily and left some residents trapped in their homes

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2023 song list: Meet the 37 contestants competing in Liverpool

Semi-finals kick off this week

Reuters

Ukraine moves day to mark Nazi surrender in shift towards West

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy moved on Monday to formalise the day that Ukraine marks the allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two as May 8, aligning it with Western nations in a repudiation of the Soviet past quickly condemned by Moscow.

France 24

'Fierce fighting' underway in Bakhmut as Wagner receives ammunition

Bakhmut saw fierce fighting Monday, with the Wagner group saying that they are finally starting to receive ammunition from Moscow. Earlier today, Russian forces launched a large-scale wave of strikes across Ukraine ahead of the annual Victory Day celebrations, killing four and injuring five. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meanwhile vowed…

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