The Verkhovna Rada adopted a decision to rename 328 settlements, the names of which contained symbols of Russian imperial policy. The renaming affected 20 regions of Ukraine.
Donald Trump signed a decree banning the entry into the United States of most foreign students planning to study at Harvard. The reason is the accusation of the university in connection with Chinese researchers.
Trump ordered an investigation into Biden's use of autopen. This happened against the background of concerns about Biden's cognitive state and his ability to perform the duties of president.
A Ryanair plane en route from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in Memmingen due to a thunderstorm. Nine passengers were injured, some were hospitalized.
A complete shutdown of flights occurred at Newark Liberty Airport due to a failure in the air traffic control system. The FAA is working to restore the system and modernize outdated equipment.
In North Korea, a destroyer that capsized during its launch was successfully raised. Kim Jong-un called it a "crime" and ordered the ship to be restored.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation is testing an AI assistant in Diia, the first service will be a certificate of income. Artificial intelligence will optimize processes and counter enemy drones.
The program of providing housing for large foster families is underway in Ukraine. In 2025, the Ministry of Social Policy allocated UAH 833 million for the purchase of housing for more than 700 families.
The Yavoriv court issued a warning to a minor girl who climbed onto a road sign and filmed a video to Russian music. The incident occurred in April on the highway in the direction of Rava-Ruska.
The European Union is developing a plan for the safe return of Ukrainians after the war, taking into account the interests of those who return and those who remain in the EU until March 2027.
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has released touching black and white photos of her daughter Lilibet in honor of her fourth birthday. The photos appeared on Instagram.
In Almelo, the Netherlands, a child fell into a coma after consuming THC marmalade. Two children were hospitalized with dizziness and headache, but their lives are not in danger.
The Center for Educational Quality Assessment denies manipulations regarding the content of the NMT (National Multi-Subject Test) in the history of Ukraine. The tasks are based on the official program of the External Independent Evaluation (EIE), and the developers have professional education.
The director of a commercial structure has been notified of suspicion of fraud of UAH 28 million related to the supply of drones. He received the funds but did not supply UAVs, instead transferring the money abroad.
The SBU detained a hostile informant, a 41-year-old resident of the Zhytomyr region, who was passing on data about the flights of the Armed Forces of Ukraine aircraft to the occupiers. The agent collected the coordinates of airfields and flight schedules to strike the airfield.
In response to the launch of two rockets from Syria, Israel launched artillery strikes on Syrian positions. The responsibility for the shelling was claimed by the group "Brigades of the Martyr Muhammad Deif".
17-year-old TikTok star Sanu Youssef was shot dead in Islamabad. A 22-year-old man who repeatedly tried to contact her was arrested within 20 hours.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine intercepted a conversation where a Russian commander orders not to take wounded Ukrainian soldiers prisoner, but to "zero them out". This is further proof of the deliberate execution of prisoners.
Russian troops opened fire on rescuers in the Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region during fire extinguishing. A fire truck was damaged, personnel were not injured.
In the Russian city of Vladimir, the icon of Blessed Clement Sheptytsky was removed from the church after a complaint to the prosecutor's office. He was called a "nationalist".
Apple and Samsung warn against using phones in high temperatures, as this can shorten battery life. To avoid overheating, it is advised not to leave devices in the sun.
Poland's President-elect Nawrocki responded to Zelenskyy's congratulations and expressed hope for continued cooperation between the countries, especially in the context of Russian aggression.
According to exit polls, Lee Jae-myung received 51. 7% of the vote, ahead of Kim Moon-soo. The elections were among the most tense due to economic difficulties and instability.
The average air temperature in Kyiv in spring was 10. 7°C, which is 1.3°C above normal. March was the warmest in the history of observations, with 17 records set.
Russian propaganda is spreading false information about Umerov's meeting with Medinsky. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation refuted the fakes about "closed agreements" and the preparation of the Russian Federation for an information attack.
A 40-year-old man was detained in Cherkasy for damaging memorial plaques and flags on the graves of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. He faces up to 5 years in prison.
In May, the duration of air raid alerts, during which shopping centers suspended operations, decreased significantly, especially in the center. The shopping centers of Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions felt the greatest relief.
As a result of Israeli shelling in southern Gaza, 27 Palestinians who were waiting for humanitarian aid were killed. The Israeli military stated that they fired at people who "posed a threat."
After the death of People's Deputy Serhiy Shvets, there are 399 deputies left in the Verkhovna Rada. This is one of the lowest numbers of elected officials during the term.
In Kyiv, on June 3, the main state flag on the Pechersk hills will be removed for technical work and installation of additional ropes. The completion of the work is scheduled for June 4.
