Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire
5/9/202631 min
President Trump says a short truce between Russia and Ukraine was agreed at his request. They've also each pledged to release 1,000 prisoners-of-war. The deal coincides with Russia's commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War. A big parade in Moscow's Red Square has been scaled back, with no tanks or missiles. Also: Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, is facing renewed pressure after his governing Labour Party was battered in English local elections and suffered a historic defeat in Wales; the Trump administration has released a first batch of previously secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects - or UFOs; thousands take part in the Palestine marathon three years after it was put on hold due to the Gaza war; and a royal message for the naturalist David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
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[news jingle] This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Will Chalk, and in the early hours of Saturday the 9th of May, these are our main stories. A three-day ceasefire has come into effect between Ukraine and Russia. They've also each agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after his governing Labour Party was battered in English local elections and suffered a historic defeat in Wales. And the Pentagon has begun releasing what it says are never-before-seen files on UFOs. Also in this podcast, Mexico's schoolchildren are told they're getting an extra 40 days off this summer as their country hosts the World Cup. But is the president about to shatter that dream? And- Thank you for your wisdom, your kindness,