Bulletin AM briefing: Ukraine and Russia declare rival ceasefires – and today’s other top stories

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1. Zelensky and Putin announce rival Ukraine-Russia ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade
2. 21 people killed in China fireworks factory blast
3. Amazon union leader reportedly arrested after Met Gala protest
4. Royal Navy frigate fleet shrinks as warship is ‘stripped of weapons’
5. Starmer’s leadership in doubt as Labour faces local elections wipeout

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