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In Paris, 43 people were detained after the "PSG" match with "Arsenal". Fans were celebrating the team's entry into the Champions League final, clashes occurred, and three people were injured.

A member of the Sejm announced the dispatch of Polish military personnel to Ukraine, but the Minister of Defense clarified that they will be attachés at diplomatic institutions.

Friedrich Merz announced a visit to Ukraine and stressed the need for coordination of support between Berlin and Paris. He also emphasized the key role of the United States in ending the war.

The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first foreign trip. Merz seeks a reset of relations with France and Poland.

World leaders call on India and Pakistan for peace after missile strikes and downed aircraft. The US, NATO, the UN and China have expressed concern about the escalation.

Sales of Temu and Shein fell by 17% and 23% respectively. Amid Trump's customs tariffs, e-commerce giants have shifted the costs to American consumers.

Friedrich Merz has been elected Chancellor of Germany. The NATO Secretary General and EU leaders congratulated him, emphasizing the importance of leadership for European security and cooperation between countries.

He Lifeng to Hold Economic Talks with Switzerland, the United States, and France. He will lead the 10th China-France High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania stated that the probability of an unstable peace in Ukraine, imposed by Russia with the support of the United States, is low. US mediation has shown that peace with the Russian Federation is unlikely.

A survey showed that 41-55% of Europeans and 45% of Americans consider World War III likely in the next 5-10 years. The main reason cited is tension in relations with Russia.

The former chairman of the board of an oil refining concern and 5 individuals have been put on Interpol's wanted list for misappropriating 5. 8 billion hryvnias. They face up to 12 years in prison.

Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.

Turkey has launched a project to build nuclear submarines, seeking to join the elite club of countries that possess this technology. Ankara is building the submarines independently, after the completion of the MİLDEN project.

The British Prime Minister and the French President discussed forcing Russia to a 30-day truce to start negotiations. The leaders agreed to intensify cooperation and hold an EU-Britain summit.

George Simion stated that Romania sees the solution to the conflict in Ukraine in de-escalation and called for a ceasefire, as the Trump administration wants. At the same time, he promises to stop aid to Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine joined the march in Great Britain on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. NATO soldiers participated in the parade, and the royal family watched the event.

During the celebration of the Liberation Day of the Netherlands, a flare was thrown towards the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk. The incident occurred when Tusk was supposed to light the "flame of liberation".

National unity hubs will open in Germany, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic to support Ukrainians abroad. A Ukrainian Unity Center will also be created in the Czech Republic.

The head of the European Commission criticized Trump for suppressing science and urged scientists to choose Europe. She announced a program worth 500 million euros to attract foreign researchers.

After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.

In the Black Sea on the morning of May 4, one Russian ship was recorded, which is a carrier of Kalibr-type cruise missiles. A day earlier, the aggressor country brought three such vessels on combat duty.

In 2025, France plans to produce 1,200 AASM Hammer aircraft bombs for Ukraine, which is almost twice as much as in 2024. These bombs are high-precision weapons adapted to Ukrainian MiGs and Sus.

Ukraine is planning a meeting of national security advisors from the US, Great Britain, France and Germany to discuss the peace process.

The Trump administration is considering options to increase economic pressure on Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukraine and its allies are calling for tougher restrictions on energy exports.

Tesla sales plummeted across Europe in April, especially in Sweden (-81%). The reasons cited are the growing popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk.

The European Commission stated that it always seeks to coordinate sanctions against Russia with the United States.

On May 7, the conclave of cardinals will begin to elect the successor to Pope Francis. The longest conclave lasted 1006 days, the shortest – a few hours.

The son of former president of Motor Sich, Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, was detained on suspicion of laundering over $650 million. He allegedly laundered funds from the sale of the company's shares in France and Monaco.

France and Poland will sign an agreement on cooperation in defense, energy, and economics on May 9. This is happening against the backdrop of the threat from Russia and changes in US policy.

Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the EU is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Putin is the only obstacle to peace in Ukraine.