Day: May 4, 2026

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. She didn’t share too many details about her health but clarified that she’s always “had problems with my kidney stones.”

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The Defense Ministry wrote in a statement that it hopes Ukraine will “follow suit” on the ceasefire.

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Russia has proposed a ceasefire on 8–9 May to allow for the parade in Moscow, but Ukraine has set out its own conditions. Kyiv has announced that a ceasefire will come into effect as early as 6 May. However, Russia is once again issuing threats. Find out whether we should expect a genuine ceasefire

Moscow wants a ceasefire for its traditional World War II victory celebrations on May 9.

Russia’s Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt the Victory Day festivities. The Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday that it hoped Ukraine “will follow suit”…