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During his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pressure him to push Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Today, on May 5, midwives celebrate their professional holiday in many countries around the world. Midwifery is considered the oldest branch of medicine. The first information about midwives appeared in ancient Egypt.

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to limit the number of permits to climb Mount Everest and other mountains, as well as to take measures to dispose of waste and preserve the mountain environment.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron opposed sending Western troops to Ukraine, saying it would be a dangerous escalation and that NATO soldiers should not kill Russian soldiers.

China has launched the Chang'e-6 probe to return rock and soil samples from the ancient South Pole-Aitken basin on the far side of the Moon, the first such mission in the world.

Russian President's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the statements of British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of strikes on Russia and the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine "dangerous" and "escalating tensions" around the war in Ukraine, which potentially threatens European security.

Russia has suffered enormous military losses: according to French estimates, about 150,000 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war against Ukraine, and 500,000 people have been injured.

Italy announces a new military aid package for Ukraine, including the SAMP/T air defense system, before the G7 summit.

Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.

UNESCO awarded the World Press Freedom Prize to all Palestinian journalists.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a secret dinner in Paris to discuss European Union policy and, in particular, Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to France.

The United States has called on China and Russia to commit that only humans, not AI, will make decisions about the deployment of nuclear weapons, seeking to establish an important norm of responsible behavior among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Macron said that France does not rule out the deployment of ground troops in Ukraine if Russia continues its aggression.

An overnight storm in northern France caused landslides that killed a 57-year-old woman and injured her partner, and damaged several houses, requiring 56 firefighters.

Armenia and NATO agreed on a military cooperation program for 2024 and outlined areas of cooperation during consultations at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing seven new bilateral security agreements, including one with the United States, covering arms, finance, and political cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's security towards NATO membership.

US climate change diplomat John Podesta will meet with his Chinese counterpart in Washington, DC, in May for bilateral talks on climate change cooperation.

The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.

A train traveling from Firmini to Lyon collided with rocks due to a slope subsidence caused by heavy rains, evacuating about 200 passengers and leaving two people with minor injuries.

Italy, along with the United Kingdom and France, has provided Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, an important weapon that could have a significant impact, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said.

Macron is calling for a debate on the role of nuclear weapons in Europe's common defense, proposing to discuss missile defense, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for countries that have them or host US nuclear weapons.

Today, on the last Saturday of April, all pet owners can thank the people who keep their pets alive and healthy and join the celebration of World Veterinary Day.

The total amount of damage caused to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant during the russian occupation reaches UAH 3 billion, including the cost of demining the area around the plant.

EU agriculture ministers plan to increase the maximum amount of minimum state aid to €50,000 per farm for three years to support the agricultural sector amid ongoing market turmoil.

Four people have been detained in Georgia for stealing rare 19th century books worth hundreds of thousands of euros from libraries across Europe as part of an organized criminal group.

French President Emmanuel Macron considers the war in Ukraine "the main threat to European security" and wants to develop a European defense initiative to ensure the continent's reliable protection.

Ukrainian pilots are undergoing air combat training at an air base in France to prepare for the operation of F-16 fighter jets expected to arrive in Ukraine this summer.

Ukraine and Portugal start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement.

France has proposed new EU sanctions against Russian disinformation operations and election interference around the world.

russia may block a U. S. resolution at the United Nations calling on countries to abandon the arms race in space and reaffirm their commitment to comply with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons into orbit.