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SpaceX launched another batch of 56 Starlink internet communication satellites into low Earth orbit. Launching from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the Starlink Group 5-9 mission marks SpaceX’s fourth launch in May. It was was the firm's 69th orbital launch attempt in 2023, with four missions failing to reach orbit.

Russia has unleashed a heavy aerial attack on Kyiv, described by Ukraine as an “exceptional” onslaught involving the highest number of missiles fired by Moscow in the shortest time. Bright flashes lit up the night sky over the Ukrainian capital during the eighth air attack on the city this month; Ukraine says it downed all 18 missiles. Top Chinese envoy Li Hui begins a tour of Ukraine, Russia and other European countries in a trip Beijing says is aimed at discussing a “political settlement” to the crisis. There are no encouraging prospects for extending the Black Sea grain export initiative at the moment, a source familiar with the negotiations told the Russian RIA state news agency. The deal is set to expire on May 18.

At least six people confirmed dead after fire breaks out at hostel in New Zealand's capital. Firefighters are still at the scene Wellington and have warned the death toll could rise.

Impeachment proceedings against Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso are due to start on Tuesday. It will be the opposition's second attempt to remove him from office. But Lasso could dissolve Congress before he is sacked.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to Ukraine following a busy trip that took him across Europe to garner more support from allies in Rome, Berlin, Paris and London. On the eve of Zelenskyy's visit, Germany pledged a new package of military aid worth more than €2.7 billion ($3 billion). The package contained 30 of Germany's Leopard tanks as well as fighting vehicles, reconnaissance drones and four Iris-T air defense systems seen as crucial to stopping Russian missiles from raining down on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.

On May 28, for the first time in its history, Turkey will hold a runoff presidential election. Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his strongest challenger Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Voters gave both candidates the most support in yesterday's national election, but neither won a majority. Turkey's skyrocketing inflation, its plummeting lira, and a nation's uncertainties – they will have to endure two more weeks. Will the result bring resolution? That depends who you are and where you are. The winning candidate in rural Turkey may look different in downtown Istanbul. And Europe's first choice may be Russia's last option. Ahead of Turkey's May 28 runoff election, we speak with Turkey researcher Seren Selvin Korkmaz and ask her: Were Sunday's elections in Turkey free and fair?

Russia has launched overnight air strikes on Kyiv that Ukrainian officials are describing as "exceptionally intense." The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia used drones, cruise missiles and probably ballistic missiles in the attacks. Ukraine's chief commander said all Russian missiles were destroyed in Kyiv's airspace. Russia has mounted a flurry of air strikes on Ukraine in recent days. We talk about the latest developments with DW Correspondent Nick Connolly in the Ukrainian capital. Meanwhile Ukraine's military says it's making progress in the battle for the eastern town of Bakhmut. Fighting has been raging in the town for months. Ukrainian forces say they're now pushing Russian troops back on the northern and southern outskirts. But inside Bakhmut, Ukraine's foothold keeps getting slimmer. About this we talk with Dr. Marina Miron. She is a military analyst and a research fellow at the Defence Studies Department, King's College London. We ask her: German, France and the UK have promised even more military aid. How much of a difference will that make?

Vodafone has announced a massive programme of job losses that will impact its UK operations, in a bid to recover its financial performance. The company's new chief executive said the telecoms firm had become uncompetitive and 11,000 roles would go over the next three years. The group employs just over 100,000 people globally, with just over 9,000 of them in the UK.

Despite Ukraine's success in recent days, Russia still controls 90% of the city - it has been the focus of their military campaign for months. But with Ukraine's new Western weapons and additional training, the Ukrainian soldiers are confident they can win back their country.

CHILLING footage shows a $1.1billion US Patriot missile system filling the sky with rockets as it protects Kyiv from an unprecedented Russian blitz last night - before appearing to be blown up. Vladimir Putin reportedly targeted the advanced air defense system during Russia's latest "merciless" blitz of the Ukrainian capital last night.