A fighter fly-past returned to Russia’s World War II commemorations, where President Vladimir V. Putin permitted himself a single reference to his “special military operation.”
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Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle
A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning, causing alarm and injuring pedestrians. All of the animals were eventually recovered.
High Winds Scuttle Burning of Snowman in Zurich, Disappointing the Swiss
The burning of the effigy known as the Böögg is the finale of Sechseläuten, an annual spring festival akin to Groundhog Day. The normally stoic Swiss wallowed in disappointment.
Conflict With the Far Right Shrouds Jerusalem’s Pride Parade
Much of Israel’s L.G.B.T.Q. community feels threatened by the right-wing government and its judicial overhaul plan — even with a gay speaker of Parliament.
Israelis March Through Jerusalem, Raising Tensions in a Divided City
The annual parade marks the unification of the city after Israel captured East Jerusalem in 1967. Israelis see it as a celebration, but Palestinians consider it an insult, and it was marred by incitement against Arabs.
On Muted War Holiday, Putin Tries to Justify Invasion of Ukraine
With Russia struggling on the battlefield, Vladimir V. Putin presided over a scaled-down celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, while using it to repeat false claims about Ukraine.
What Is Russia’s May 9 Victory Day?
The holiday commemorating the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 is toned down this year as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Russian Victory Day Celebrations Scaled Back
The Kremlin will commemorate the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but many towns have canceled events on Tuesday.
Inside Putin’s Celebration of War
A concert and rally in Russia’s largest stadium romanticized the invasion of Ukraine, as Vladimir V. Putin and his government seek to normalize the country’s war footing.
North Korea Urges ‘Preparedness for War’ and Displays New Missile
Analysts said the new weapon was probably a solid-fuel ICBM, which the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has wanted to add to his country’s growing nuclear arsenal.