Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki advance to the second round of Poland's presidential election. None of the candidates secured a majority — the decisive vote will take place on June 1.
Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan won the presidential election in Romania with 53.6% of the vote. His opponent, nationalist George Simion, conceded defeat. Dan promised reforms and support for Ukraine.
The conclave in the Sistine Chapel has concluded: the cardinals have elected a new Pope, but his name has not yet been announced — internal ceremonies and formalities are currently underway.
Authorities evacuated about 800 people due to the discovery of an aerial bomb in the municipality of Sermide (Italy) — the operation was successful but required precise coordination and military involvement.
On May 8 in Geneva, the US and China will sit down for talks following a sharp escalation in the trade conflict and mutual tariffs, which have already exceeded 100%.
During the night of May 7, Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine. Several regions were hit simultaneously. There are victims, including children.
The Israeli Prime Minister stated that the army will launch a decisive offensive against Hamas, while part of the population will be relocated "for their own safety".
Donald Trump has appointed a new U.S. representative to the United Nations — Mike Waltz will take the position, while Marco Rubio will temporarily assume the role of National Security Advisor.
In Western Australia, a shark tried to drag a female diver underwater by entangling her in a rope — the attack was caught on camera and has gone viral on social media.
The American economy unexpectedly declined at the beginning of 2025 — the downturn was caused by an increase in imports and a reduction in government spending, despite rising investment and exports.
In the U.S., a female passenger caused a scene aboard an American Airlines flight, threatening the crew and accusing a flight attendant of assault — the incident was caught on video and went viral.
A shooting occurred in the Swedish city of Uppsala on the eve of Walpurgis Night. Three young people were killed, a minor was detained by police, and an investigation is underway into a possible connection to gang-related violence.
Due to an unprecedented power grid failure, Spain’s Minister of the Interior has declared a national state of emergency affecting eight autonomous regions.
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu announced he will not participate in the upcoming conclave on May 7, complying with the wishes of the late Pope Francis.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order enforcing stricter English language requirements for commercial drivers, citing road safety and support for American truckers.
An F/A-18E fighter jet and a tow tractor fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea. The crew was rescued, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Canada is shaken by tragedy: an SUV crashed into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival, killing nine people and injuring many others. The driver has been detained.
On the evening of April 25, a Russian helicopter entered Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea, possibly testing the readiness of Poland's air defense systems.
The frigate HMS St Albans and the patrol ship HMS Mersey intercepted Russian vessels in the English Channel, demonstrating Britain's readiness to defend its waters.
On the night of April 24, Russia launched a powerful combined strike on Ukraine, using over 200 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Ukraine successfully repelled the attack, shooting down more than a hundred objects.
Donald Trump is confident in the possibility of resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine but believes that Zelensky's stance on Crimea is an obstacle to peace.
Nighttime strikes on Ukrainian settlements, including Kyiv and its suburbs, were carried out with missiles and drones, causing fires and destruction. There are civilian casualties.
At 62, Demi Moore has been awarded the title of “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World” by People — the actress admits that for the first time, she feels complete harmony with herself and her appearance.
A strong earthquake struck the Istanbul area — authorities urge residents to stay away from damaged buildings and avoid travel while emergency services respond.
Spanish police have uncovered the largest theft of confiscated cryptocurrency in the country: an official, temporarily replacing a position, stole access to digital wallets after waiting for the keys to be transferred to Madrid.
