An outbreak of hantavirus has been recorded on the vessel MV Hondius, resulting in the deaths of three people. The WHO confirmed the infection of six individuals during a voyage to Cape Verde.
Petteri Orpo discussed the violation of Finnish airspace by two drones with Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister called the incident unacceptable and promised to strengthen defenses.
The IAEA will inspect a radiation monitoring laboratory near the ZNPP following a drone attack. Experts have already requested access to the facility to assess the damage.
In Texas, two unidentified individuals opened fire at a party, leaving two teenagers dead and 10 people injured. Police are searching for the suspects.
Zelenskyy and Starmer discussed defense support, the fight against the Russian shadow fleet, and energy. Ukraine is ready for trilateral negotiations for peace.
During the day on May 3, air defense forces shot down 175 Russian drones and five guided missiles. The enemy used more than 230 UAVs of various types and ballistics.
The German Foreign Ministry urged Iran to abandon its nuclear program and open the Strait of Hormuz. The parties discussed a peaceful settlement of the crisis in the East.
No electricity consumption restriction measures are planned in Ukraine on Monday. Citizens are asked to shift energy-intensive processes to the daytime.
In April, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 38 units of enemy air defense and electronic warfare equipment. The value of the destroyed weaponry reaches approximately 1.1 billion dollars.
In Upper Austria, five teenagers were hospitalized following the explosion of ammunition under a campfire. Police discovered another dangerous object at the scene.
Two US military personnel have gone missing during the African Lion exercises in Morocco. Ground, air, and naval forces from several countries have been deployed for the search.
In Zakarpattia, a fake ambulance transporting men to the border was intercepted. The organizers of the scheme were to receive 15,000 dollars for such a trip.
Sweden has detained the sanctioned vessel Jin Hui due to its links to the Russian shadow fleet. The ship was towed to port for an investigation.
A drone was detected in the municipality of Virolahti, prompting Finland to restrict flights near Kotka and Hamina. The Border Guard is investigating the incident.
Seven OPEC+ countries will increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in June. This decision is a formality due to the blocking of exports in the Strait of Hormuz.
An Israeli court has remanded two foreign Gaza flotilla activists in custody until May 5. They are suspected of aiding the enemy and terrorist organizations.
In Kryvyi Rih, a Shahed drone struck a nine-story building, injuring two children and three adults. One child was hospitalized with smoke inhalation.
Russia will introduce a $2 per GB fee for international traffic to combat VPNs. Due to new licensing requirements, over 90% of providers will face the threat of liquidation.
SSO hit a Karakurt-class missile ship and an oil terminal in the Leningrad region. The facilities are located 1,000 kilometers from the border of Ukraine.
ICC prosecutors are investigating Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure. These actions could be officially recognized as war crimes in tribunals.
Bernd Lange has called the US increase of tariffs on EU cars to 25% unacceptable. He accused Washington of violating agreements and urged the EU to take a firm stance.
Head of the Presidential Office Budanov announced a project to align Ukraine's laws with OECD standards. The initiative is being implemented with the support of Switzerland.
Starting May 2, the refund amount will depend on the time remaining until departure. Military personnel using the Armiya+ app will receive a full refund if requested before the train's departure.
A former law enforcement officer of Mykolaiv region is suspected of illicit enrichment amounting to 22. 6 million UAH. He registered elite real estate in Kyiv in the name of his mother-in-law.
In 2024, Russian oil supplies to Syria increased by 75%, replacing Iranian exports. Damascus is seeking new partners due to the risk of Western sanctions.
In Leszno, Poland, a 39-year-old man died while landing after a parachute jump from an altitude of 4,000 meters. The causes of the tragedy are being investigated by the aviation commission.
Direct rail service has been restored between Prague and Copenhagen. The journey on ComfortJet trains via Berlin and Hamburg takes over 13 hours.
24 companies have joined the private air defense project to protect their facilities. Civilian groups operate under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine without receiving exemptions from mobilization.
The heads of the pre-trial detention center in Vyazma have been served with notices of suspicion for torturing Ukrainian prisoners. Between 2022 and 2025, they subjected military personnel to physical force and electric shocks.
The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur entered into provisional force on May 1. It covers 720 million people and provides for the abolition of billions in customs duties.
