The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
Fifa has been warned it is putting fans' health at risk by introducing a bottle ban at this summer's World Cup.
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
