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Ukraine
Ukraine 'will respond in kind' Zelenskyy says ahead of Moscow parade
Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks.
The Ring
How to avoid a trade war with China? MEPs debate on The Ring
Is a trade war with China looming? In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Sakis Arnaoutoglou (S&D) and Nicolás de la Parte (EPP) discuss what could be one of the most consequential topics on the EU's political agenda.
Business
Lufthansa hits record revenue as Iran war fuel costs eat into profits
The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.
Residences
Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.
Culture news
Studio Ghibli win Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication
Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.
