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Delta Goodrem dazzled at the Eurovision 2026 grand final in Vienna, finishing fourth for Australia. Bulgaria's Dara claimed the title with 'Bangaranga,' marking the nation's first Eurovision win. Goodrem's performance earned widespread praise, though Australia's wait for a first victory continues.
Didier Deschamps has named Kylian Mbappé as captain of France's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the coach set to step down after the tournament. Notable inclusions and omissions have sparked discussion as France prepares for its Group I campaign.
Russian Ambassador to Hungary Yevgeny Stanislavov met with Hungary’s new Foreign Minister Anita Orban for about 25 minutes, discussing the situation in Ukraine and bilateral ties. Both sides confirmed readiness for mutually advantageous cooperation, while Hungary’s prime minister said Budapest wants the conflict to end as soon as possible.
Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine for a third consecutive day, killing civilians in a Kyiv apartment building and damaging sites nationwide. Ukrainian officials reported dozens injured and missing, with casualty figures from the capital strike varying across reports as rescue efforts continued.
For the second consecutive day, Russia has launched large-scale missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, with Kyiv bearing the brunt, leaving at least eight dead and dozens injured. As Ukrainian officials report heavy damage and civilian casualties, EU foreign ministers meet to discuss support for Ukraine amid skepticism over Russian intentions.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky accused Ukraine of lacking a sovereign anti-drug policy and using drug trafficking to harm Russian citizens. He cited an increase in synthetic drug production in Ukraine since the start of the conflict and alleged Western influence in Ukrainian drug policy.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after her coalition government collapsed following the handling of stray Ukrainian drones. The resignation led to a new government being approved, led by Andris Kulbergs, until elections in October. Kremlin officials have warned of potential instability, while Ukraine offered air defense cooperation.
Wes Streeting resigned as UK health minister, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer and calling for a leadership contest. The move followed Labour's heavy losses in local elections, with other figures also positioning themselves for a potential challenge.
Slovak National Council Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains unwilling to accept territorial losses, complicating peace prospects, while Bratislava hopes for renewed cooperation with Russia post-conflict despite EU sanctions. The statements emerge as the governing coalition faces pressure from the nationalist Slovak National Party opposing Ukraine's EU accession bid.
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine's capital and other regions, killing at least five people and wounding dozens. The strikes, described by Kyiv as one of the largest of the war, hit residential buildings, a school, and other civilian infrastructure, prompting President Zelenskyy to urge international support.
Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov claims Ukraine's participation in the Aurora 26 exercise in Sweden grants it legal status as a NATO proxy, allowing the West direct involvement in conflict with Russia. The drills, held from April 27 to May 13, involved 18,000 troops from Sweden, NATO allies, and Ukraine. Separately, NATO's Northern Strike 26 exercise in Finland near the Russian border is seen as preparation for a potential Karelian Front.
Russian officials have reiterated Moscow's willingness to settle the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations, with Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu emphasizing political and diplomatic avenues. Foreign Intelligence Service Chief Sergey Naryshkin also cited ongoing peace proposals and claimed Russian forces have liberated about 90 settlements since early 2026.
At Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Russian forces are advancing along the entire engagement line in Ukraine and that the Kiev regime lacks political will for peace. He also called for preventing renewed conflict around Iran, welcomed a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, and condemned Western freezes of nearly $590 billion in assets belonging to Russia and other states.
Slovak Parliament Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar accused European countries of hypocrisy for banning Russian gas imports while purchasing record volumes of LNG, as reported by TASS. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RT India that Europe may be hit hardest by the Strait of Hormuz crisis and warned of heavy economic strain from switching to US LNG.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council and global financial institutions, highlighting Africa's lack of permanent representation as a historic injustice. Speaking at the AU-UN summit in Addis Ababa and at a Security Council debate, he warned of rising conflicts, erosion of international law, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the most vulnerable.
A massive Russian aerial assault on Kyiv killed at least one person and wounded 31 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which involved over 670 drones and 56 missiles, struck residential areas and civilian infrastructure, prompting Ukraine to urge global leaders to exert pressure on Russia.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit in Beijing, covering trade, the war on Iran and Taiwan. The White House said the two leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, while China opposed its militarisation and any tolls, and expressed interest in buying more American oil.
The US House of Representatives may vote on a Democratic bill proposing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to media reports. Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said he does not expect Congress to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine, urging European allies to step up support.
As Ukrainian firefighters battle a forest fire in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, experts downplay immediate radiation dangers while noting potential risks if fires pass through contaminated 'hot spots.' Russian specialists confirm continuous monitoring and readiness to respond to any transboundary spread, though they caution about ongoing fire safety challenges in the zone.
Russia has test-launched its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, with President Vladimir Putin hailing it as the world's most powerful. The missile is designed to replace aging Soviet-era Voyevoda systems, with contested range claims and strategic implications for nuclear deterrence.