Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset

Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset

Published: May 9, 2026

Duration: 12:36

A U.S.-brokered, three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine begins, as Moscow marks WWII Victory Day with a scaled-back parade. Virginia's Supreme Court strikes down a Democratic congressional map, while Louisiana's redistricting battles roiling early voting. Reform UK emerges as the big winner in British local elections. Plus, the fate of LIV Golf's players after Saudi Public Investment Fund pulls funding.

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