Eurovision 2023 sees police prepare for 'cyber challenge' and protests There are noticeably more police around Liverpool City Centre Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023
All the times Ukraine has won Eurovision as Liverpool hosts 2023 Ukraine is the first country in the 21st century to win the title three times Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023
Cleverly says he would welcome Xi Jinping role in Ukraine-Russia peace process The Foreign Secretary also urged the West to stand by Kyiv even if its spring offensive fails to make a decisive breakthrough. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
What to know as UK hosts Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine The Eurovision Song Contest is returning to the U.K. for the first time in 25 years, but its heart will be in Ukraine The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Three scenarios for the next phase of the Ukraine war and what each means for China Beijing is positioning itself to increase its global power at the end of the Ukraine war. But the question right now for China’s president Xi Jinping is which scenario is most likely to happen, what role China can play, and what each outcome will mean for China. The Conversation · May 9, 2023
EU Parliament votes to fast-track Ukraine ammunition bill European Union lawmakers have decided to fast-track legislation to boost ammunition and missile production in the 27-nation bloc to support the war effort in Ukraine The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Eurovision presenter Julia Sanina on her 'heartwarming' welcome in Liverpool Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina will host Eurovision in 2023 alongside Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Graham Norton. WhatToWatch · May 9, 2023
Russian troops abandon positions near Bakhmut, says Wagner boss Prigozhin launches another scathing attack on Russian defence chiefs, saying soldiers are being given ‘criminal’ orders. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023
Police at Eurovision ‘respect right to peaceful protest’ The tactical commander for the event said people who want to protest should get in touch with officers about it beforehand. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
China says it won't seek to benefit from war in Ukraine China’s foreign minister says his country has no intention of benefiting from the war in Ukraine and hopes for further talks on a peace plan Beijing proposed earlier this year The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
When is the Eurovision grand final 2023? How to watch live on TV and start times The spectacular song contest will be jam packed with talented performers - and will celebrate last year's winner Ukraine during the UK based event. Daily Record · May 9, 2023
Britain asks companies to supply long-range missiles for Ukraine A British-led group of European countries has asked for expressions of interest to supply Ukraine with missiles with a range of up to 300 km (190 miles) in what would be another step-up in military support for Kyiv against Russia's invasion. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Eurovision Song Contest winners and songs from the last decade How many do you remember? Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023
China says it's in touch with all parties in seeking Ukraine ceasefire Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday that Beijing would maintain lines of communication with all parties to the war in Ukraine, including Germany, in seeking a ceasefire. Reuters · May 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 440 of the invasion Putin tells soldiers fighting in Ukraine ‘whole country is praying for them’; Russia launches 15 cruise missiles at Kyiv
The Conversation · May 9, 2023 Russia’s appeal to 'warrior masculinity' is unlikely to encourage men to enlist in the army In his May 9 Victory Parade speech, Russian president Vladimir Putin likened the war in Ukraine to the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, saying “real war” had been unleashed against Russia.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023 Putin recycles old grievances on Victory Day as Russian army battered in Ukraine President uses speech to again draw false parallels between invasion and defeat of Nazi Germany
The Week · May 9, 2023 UK to send long-range missiles to Ukraine The UK is poised to send long-range missiles to help Kyiv, ahead of a major counter-offensive by Ukrainian forces expected in the coming weeks.
Tom’s Guide · May 9, 2023 How to watch Eurovision 2023 online: Free live streams, semi-final 1 qualifiers, dates, songs Everything you need to watch Eurovision 2023 from the Semi-Finals to the Grand Final online — no matter where you are.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2023 Germany's Scholz says EU must not be daunted by Russia, but urges reform of the bloc German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declared Russia's "show of force" in Moscow would not intimidate the European Union, which he says should reform to become a larger "geopolitical" bloc as the continent marks Europe Day.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador's path on Victory Day A large installation representing Russian atrocities in Ukraine blocked the path of Russia’s ambassador to Poland as he sought to lay a wreath at a Warsaw memorial to Soviet soldiers
WEKU · May 9, 2023 Putin assails West for unleashing 'real war' against Russia, as it marks Victory Day Russia's Victory Day ceremony was scaled back this year, amid the war in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023 Ukrainians pin hopes on counteroffensive against Russia Support for the army grows across the country as officials promise attacks will liberate territory.
Axios · May 9, 2023 Putin slams "Russophobia" at scaled-back Victory Day parade Putin's speech lasted less than 10 minutes and the entire ceremony was smaller-scale than normal.
Evening Standard · May 9, 2023 What is Europe Day and how is it being celebrated? The special day was established many decades ago