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20 May
Russia threatens Latvia at UN over drones: US fires back hard
May 20, 2026 - 00:40 Russia threatens Latvia at UN over drones: US fires back hard
Merz urges Xi Jinping to pressure Putin into ending war in Ukraine
May 20, 2026 - 01:20 Merz urges Xi Jinping to pressure Putin into ending war in Ukraine
Trump advisers warn him of timeline for possible China move on Taiwan
May 20, 2026 - 02:00 Trump advisers warn him of timeline for possible China move on Taiwan
Ukraine's Dnipro hit by Russian drone and missile attack: Casualties reported
May 20, 2026 - 02:12 Ukraine's Dnipro hit by Russian drone and missile attack: Casualties reported
Russia unleashes massive overnight strike on Dnipro, Odesa, Kharkiv and Sumy region
May 20, 2026 - 03:00 Russia unleashes massive overnight strike on Dnipro, Odesa, Kharkiv and Sumy region
UK clears imports of fuel refined from Russian crude - Reuters
May 20, 2026 - 03:05 UK clears imports of fuel refined from Russian crude - Reuters
Empire of drones to protect White House - Trump
May 20, 2026 - 03:45 Empire of drones to protect White House - Trump
Europe security shield set to shrink as US plans radical NATO change - Reuters
May 20, 2026 - 04:25 Europe security shield set to shrink as US plans radical NATO change - Reuters
Russia's Irkutsk sends message under Putin’s watch, hinting at closer ties with China
May 20, 2026 - 05:05 Russia's Irkutsk sends message under Putin’s watch, hinting at closer ties with China
US Senate moves to restrict Trump’s authority on Iran military action
May 20, 2026 - 05:45 US Senate moves to restrict Trump’s authority on Iran military action
Drones strike Russia’s Nevinnomysskiy Azot chemical plant for second time
May 20, 2026 - 06:30 Drones strike Russia’s Nevinnomysskiy Azot chemical plant for second time
IAEA sounds alarm after drone nearly strikes UAE nuclear station
May 20, 2026 - 07:00 IAEA sounds alarm after drone nearly strikes UAE nuclear station
Trump was ready to strike Iran: Arab leaders stepped in to stop it
May 20, 2026 - 07:25 Trump was ready to strike Iran: Arab leaders stepped in to stop it
Pentagon confirms US will cut combat brigades in Europe to just three
May 20, 2026 - 07:55 Pentagon confirms US will cut combat brigades in Europe to just three
Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 20: +920 troops and 60 artillery systems
May 20, 2026 - 08:15 Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 20: +920 troops and 60 artillery systems
US Air Force suffers heavy losses during Operation Epic Fury in Iran
May 20, 2026 - 08:50 US Air Force suffers heavy losses during Operation Epic Fury in Iran
These lucky zodiacs are given rare chance to fulfill their biggest dreams
May 20, 2026 - 09:10 These lucky zodiacs are given rare chance to fulfill their biggest dreams
ISW explains why Russia launched nuclear drills right now
May 20, 2026 - 09:20 ISW explains why Russia launched nuclear drills right now
Drones strike one of Russia's largest oil refineries and chemical plant
May 20, 2026 - 10:10 Drones strike one of Russia's largest oil refineries and chemical plant
ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude leak personal data: Which users are at risk
May 20, 2026 - 10:20 ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude leak personal data: Which users are at risk
Inside Kremlin's trap: Why global oil crisis won't bail out Russia
May 20, 2026 - 10:25 Inside Kremlin's trap: Why global oil crisis won't bail out Russia
Russia strikes Ukraine with ballistic missile and 154 drones overnight
May 20, 2026 - 10:35 Russia strikes Ukraine with ballistic missile and 154 drones overnight
Flattery and war talks: First details emerge from Putin-Xi meeting
May 20, 2026 - 10:45 Flattery and war talks: First details emerge from Putin-Xi meeting
Chinese tankers pass through Hormuz Strait amid rising diplomacy hopes
May 20, 2026 - 10:55 Chinese tankers pass through Hormuz Strait amid rising diplomacy hopes
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff expected to visit Russia soon
May 20, 2026 - 11:05 Trump envoy Steve Witkoff expected to visit Russia soon
Your hair needs this in summer — or it will get dry and brittle
May 20, 2026 - 11:35 Your hair needs this in summer — or it will get dry and brittle
Elevated radiation detected on Russian drone wreckage in Ukraine's Chernihiv region
May 20, 2026 - 11:52 Elevated radiation detected on Russian drone wreckage in Ukraine's Chernihiv region
Lithuania declares air raid alert over drone from Belarus
May 20, 2026 - 12:02 Lithuania declares air raid alert over drone from Belarus
HBO’s Harry Potter loses cast member: Who won’t return in season 2
May 20, 2026 - 12:32 HBO’s Harry Potter loses cast member: Who won’t return in season 2
Trump reviewing several military action scenarios against Iran – Axios
May 20, 2026 - 12:42 Trump reviewing several military action scenarios against Iran – Axios
Ukraine strikes Lukoil refinery in Kstovo again and more key Russian targets
May 20, 2026 - 12:54 Ukraine strikes Lukoil refinery in Kstovo again and more key Russian targets
Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine's state energy giant Naftogaz
May 20, 2026 - 13:05 Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine's state energy giant Naftogaz
Ukraine sees potential in reviving E3 talks with UK, France and Germany
May 20, 2026 - 13:17 Ukraine sees potential in reviving E3 talks with UK, France and Germany
Trump's approval rating hits new low amid Republican frustration
May 20, 2026 - 13:27 Trump's approval rating hits new low amid Republican frustration
4 worst foods that destroy your liver and lead to cirrhosis
May 20, 2026 - 13:40 4 worst foods that destroy your liver and lead to cirrhosis
Beijing responds to report on Russian troops training in China
May 20, 2026 - 13:55 Beijing responds to report on Russian troops training in China
Ukraine and Hungary begin expert talks on EU integration and minority rights
May 20, 2026 - 14:10 Ukraine and Hungary begin expert talks on EU integration and minority rights
EU weighs Draghi, Merkel and Stubb for talks with Putin over Ukraine war
May 20, 2026 - 14:35 EU weighs Draghi, Merkel and Stubb for talks with Putin over Ukraine war
Russia strikes Ukraine's Konotop with drones: One killed, many injured
May 20, 2026 - 14:43 Russia strikes Ukraine's Konotop with drones: One killed, many injured
Russia is losing troops faster than it can replace them, Ukraine's top general says
May 20, 2026 - 14:55 Russia is losing troops faster than it can replace them, Ukraine's top general says
Do you still need vitamin D in summer? Experts weigh in
May 20, 2026 - 15:05 Do you still need vitamin D in summer? Experts weigh in
Ukraine nears first €8.35 billion EU loan tranche
May 20, 2026 - 15:24 Ukraine nears first €8.35 billion EU loan tranche
Ukrainian forces fully control Kupiansk despite Russian infiltration attempts
May 20, 2026 - 15:40 Ukrainian forces fully control Kupiansk despite Russian infiltration attempts
Putin and Xi’s 'friendship without limits' faces new reality in Beijing
May 20, 2026 - 15:50 Putin and Xi’s 'friendship without limits' faces new reality in Beijing
Russia has 5 scenarios for expanding war from northern Ukraine - Zelenskyy
May 20, 2026 - 16:00 Russia has 5 scenarios for expanding war from northern Ukraine - Zelenskyy
Trump unlikely to welcome Putin–Xi joint statement
May 20, 2026 - 16:07 Trump unlikely to welcome Putin–Xi joint statement
Hungary's Prime Minister hopes to meet Zelenskyy and reveals possible location
May 20, 2026 - 16:25 Hungary's Prime Minister hopes to meet Zelenskyy and reveals possible location
3 evening eating habits that can silently increase stress levels without you knowing
May 20, 2026 - 16:35 3 evening eating habits that can silently increase stress levels without you knowing
Ukraine prepares new pressure campaign as Russia weighs fresh mobilization
May 20, 2026 - 16:50 Ukraine prepares new pressure campaign as Russia weighs fresh mobilization
Poland urges Ukraine to choose targets more carefully to avoid risks to NATO
May 20, 2026 - 17:00 Poland urges Ukraine to choose targets more carefully to avoid risks to NATO
US wants to significantly reduce NATO support during crises, Reuters reports
May 20, 2026 - 17:10 US wants to significantly reduce NATO support during crises, Reuters reports
NATO threatens Russia with 'devastating' consequences if it strikes Ukraine with nuclear weapons
May 20, 2026 - 17:40 NATO threatens Russia with 'devastating' consequences if it strikes Ukraine with nuclear weapons
Zelenskyy’s office reacts to UK decision to allow imports of fuel made from Russian oil
May 20, 2026 - 18:14 Zelenskyy’s office reacts to UK decision to allow imports of fuel made from Russian oil
Mars triggers cosmic chaos: Some zodiacs will rise, others will fall
May 20, 2026 - 18:31 Mars triggers cosmic chaos: Some zodiacs will rise, others will fall
Trump's new war? Why White House is targeting Cuba and how it connects to Ukraine
May 20, 2026 - 18:41 Trump's new war? Why White House is targeting Cuba and how it connects to Ukraine
Russia acknowledges Ukrainian drones as biggest threat to its economy in Caspian Sea
May 20, 2026 - 18:55 Russia acknowledges Ukrainian drones as biggest threat to its economy in Caspian Sea
'Clumsy' decision: UK apologizes for easing sanctions on Russia
May 20, 2026 - 19:25 'Clumsy' decision: UK apologizes for easing sanctions on Russia
Iran threatens war beyond Middle East following Trump’s statements — Reuters
May 20, 2026 - 19:30 Iran threatens war beyond Middle East following Trump’s statements — Reuters
Zelenskyy will not travel to Serbia but will send Ukrainian representative to Vučić
May 20, 2026 - 20:10 Zelenskyy will not travel to Serbia but will send Ukrainian representative to Vučić
Russia loses quarter of its oil refining capacity due to drone attacks, Reuters says
May 20, 2026 - 20:20 Russia loses quarter of its oil refining capacity due to drone attacks, Reuters says