Russian air defense allegedly shot down a drone over the Crimean Bridge. Debris from the drone fell on the road surface while cars were moving, and traffic was suspended for three hours.
An earthquake of magnitude 5. 8 occurred in the province of Isparta. A 14-year-old girl died from a panic attack, and more than 60 people were injured.
At night, Ukrainian UAVs massively attacked the occupied districts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Substations and ammunition depots were destroyed, leading to a total blackout.
The head of the district KP and the contractor are suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme with "kickbacks" to the management of "Kyivzelenbud". The official faces responsibility for accepting an offer, promise or receiving illegal benefits.
The Kerch bridge was closed to traffic for more than 2. 5 hours after reports of night explosions. The reason is called technical inspection of structures after the attack of marine drones.
Russia is planning a powerful strike on Ukraine in response to the drone attack on military airfields. According to the NYT, the strike may include massive attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Australia has introduced restrictions on the operation of crypto ATMs due to the increase in the number of frauds. New rules include mandatory registration of operators and stricter identification requirements.
A lava flow from the crater has been recorded on the Sicilian volcano Etna. The tremor of the volcano has increased significantly, reaching high values, but it does not affect the operation of Catania airport.
During negotiations in Istanbul, Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed on an exchange of prisoners of war, focusing on the seriously wounded and young people. An exchange of bodies of the dead will also be carried out.
A possible forgery of prisoners' signatures in documents has been discovered in the Kyiv pre-trial detention center. A criminal proceeding has been initiated and an investigation launched by the State Bureau of Investigation.
According to India Today, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to miss the G7 summit due to domestic political circumstances. This will be the first missed G7 meeting since 2019.
Rotations are expected in the Polish government after the presidential elections, in particular, the ministers of justice, health care and infrastructure will be replaced. Adam Bodnar may lose his position in the near future.
The first elections of judges took place in Mexico, turnout was 13%. More than 2,600 representatives were elected. The reform has drawn criticism due to the risk of government influence on the judicial system.
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has joined a flotilla heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid, despite the Israeli blockade. There are 11 people on board the ship, including Thunberg herself.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has made changes to the regulations on military medical examinations, reducing the time for checking the documents of the Military Medical Commission to 5 days. Decisions of the Military Medical Commission are now issued faster.
State orders for the agricultural sector will increase by more than 10%. The total number of places for bachelors and masters will increase by 590, and special attention will be paid to veterinary medicine.
Rapper 50 Cent plans to discuss with Trump the possibility of pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is accused of human trafficking and violence. Trump has already stated that he will consider the facts of the case.
Russian troops shelled the SES unit in Nikopol. Two civilians and an ambulance driver were wounded, the building was damaged.
In April-May 2025, 66 Ukrainian citizens were evacuated from temporarily occupied territories and Russia. They have been provided with temporary housing, financial, legal, psychological and medical assistance.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey and Erdogan for their support in the release of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. They also discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war.
In Paris, 5,400 police officers will monitor order during the Champions League final. Local authorities fear unrest due to possible actions by PSG fans.
An international study has shown that thermal acclimatization of plants reduces the respiration rate of trees, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions. The discovery may adjust forecasts regarding the carbon balance of ecosystems.
The head of the Bundeswehr Association stated that Germany needs up to 260,000 soldiers for NATO's defense needs. The Bundeswehr currently has about 181,500 soldiers.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated about the instability of the situation with the power supply to the ZNPP. The station depends on a single 750 kV line for cooling nuclear fuel.
The government has updated the rules for the export and disposal of substandard humanitarian aid, taking into account the state of war. Decisions will be made by local authorities with the participation of the police and tax authorities.
Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded Kyrylo Budanov the Gold Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit to Poland. Vadym Skibitsky was also awarded the Knight's Cross.
Military intelligence officer Nathan Laatsch wanted to transfer secret data to a friendly government due to disagreements with US policy. He was detained while trying to transfer information.
The EU is preparing a new mobile application for age verification that will allow confirming age without disclosing personal data. This step aims to enhance the protection of children online and will be the first stage towards the launch of the EU digital wallet in 2026.
In 2025, Ukraine saw a significant increase in cases of bullying among schoolchildren. In the first four months, 130 cases were recorded, which is 1.5 times more than last year.
The Parliament of Kazakhstan has approved amendments to the code introducing penalties for forced marriage and persecution. A fine of up to 15 thousand dollars or up to 10 years in prison.
