Trump to talk to Putin to stop war in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump announced that he will hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss the war in Ukraine.
According to Trump, the main topic of conversation will be “stopping the bloodshed.” Apart from this call, he said he also plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as “some NATO members.”
He added that he hopes these talks will lead to a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Ending the war was one of the main promises of his presidential campaign.
Austria wins Eurovision 2025 with the song "Wasted Love"
Austria has won the European Song Contest – Eurovision 2025 with the song "Wasted Love" by 24-year-old singer, JJ (Johannes Pietsch).
The winner was announced amidst great emotion, as until the last moments, Israel was in the lead, finishing in second place, followed by Estonia.
This is the third time Austria has won Eurovision, following previous successes in 1966 and 2014. Austria also holds the record for the longest gap between two victories – a full 48 years.
Arab League Summit in Baghdad: Call for Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction
Arab leaders gathered in Baghdad on Saturday for the annual Arab League Summit, where they announced they are working towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and pledged to help rebuild the area.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was the guest of honor, along with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Sánchez, who on Wednesday in a speech to the Spanish parliament called Israel "a genocidal state," called on the international community to put pressure on Israel "to stop the massacre in Gaza."
Severe weather in the US: At least 21 dead from storms
Severe weather has swept across the US, leaving at least 21 dead. Officials warn the death toll could rise.
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead in Kentucky. Local authorities said nine of them died after a powerful tornado hit the southeastern part of the state.
The damage is extensive: collapsed buildings and overturned cars on the highway. Officials also report dozens of serious injuries.
