Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins high jump in Shanghai for 10th straight Diamond League victory
Yaroslava Mahuchikh, 23, triumphed over Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers, who finished second with a best jump of 1.98 meters.
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Labor wins Australia’s federal election, seen as major backlash against far-right
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a second term, becoming the first Australian leader to do so since John Howard in 2004.
Ukraine not responsible for safety of foreign officials traveling to Moscow for May 9 parade, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that Russia could orchestrate provocations, including “arsons, explosions, or other actions,” and then attempt to blame Ukraine.
If authoritarians are scared of journalists, we must be doing something right
“How do we continue convincing our few remaining allies that journalists’ work is important?” Last month, I was sitting on stage at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Europe’s biggest journalism conference, when I heard this question from an audience member. The answer came to me fast. “Point at
Zelensky rejects Putin’s truce proposal as 'theatrical,' backs 30-day ceasefire plan from US
Speaking to journalists in a closed-door session, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the proposal was not a serious attempt to end the war and reiterated Ukraine’s support for a U.S.-backed strategy calling for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
‘US will not turn its back on Ukraine,’ Trump’s spiritual advisor says after briefing American president
Pastor Mark Burns, the man described as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “spiritual advisor,” said he believes he played a small part in strengthening U.S.-Ukraine relations after briefing Trump on what he witnessed during a recent visit to Ukraine.
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian fighter jet in 'world-first' strike, intelligence says
The unprecedented operation allegedly took place on May 2 near the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea.
'Our best conversation yet' — Zelensky praises Vatican meeting with Trump
Speaking to journalists in a closed-door session, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the April 26 meeting, which took place during a visit to pay respects to the late Pope Francis, as “perhaps the shortest, but the most substantive.”
Russia used thermobaric weapons in drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian prosecutors say
Thermobaric munitions is a type of weapon known for generating powerful blast waves and high-temperature clouds, causing severe destruction and posing extreme risks to civilians.
Ukraine confirms capture of 2 Togolese nationals fighting for Russia
Togo’s Foreign Ministry earlier said the detainees had been misled into leaving the country with promises of scholarships to study in Russia.
5 killed, 61 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day — 77 drones reportedly intercepted
Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted 77 drones, while another 73 were lost from radar without causing damage, according to the Air Force report.
General Staff: Russia has lost 955,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Actor Maksym Kovtun killed on front line defending Ukraine
Actor-turned-soldier Maksym Kovtun was killed on the front line, the Dnipro Academic Youth Theater said on May 2.
Drone attack targets Russia's Krasnodar Krai, Russian officials claim
Four were injured as Russia's Krasnodar Krai was allegedly targeted in a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on May 3, Russian officials claimed.
'Putin has stalled and hampered discussions' — UK foreign secretary speaks to Vance
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on May 2. The two officials reaffirmed a shared desire to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Lammy said.
US State Department approves sale of F-16 training, support services for Ukraine
The equipment and services include aircraft modifications and upgrades as well as personnel training related to operation, maintenance, and sustainment support.
Ukraine must 'accelerate creation of ballistic systems,' Zelensky says
"Our long-range capabilities are a clear and effective guarantee of Ukraine’s security," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 2.
Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones, injuring at least 40
Key developments on May 2: * Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones, injuring at least 40 * Massive drone attack reportedly targets Russian military sites in occupied Crimea * U.S. confirms sending decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts * Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 28 A Russian drone attack on
Russia's attack on Kharkiv injures 47
A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv injured at least 47 people on May 2, according to local authorities. At least eight people have been hospitalized.
Could Ukraine have stopped Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014?
Amid reports that a U.S. peace proposal might include recognizing Moscow's illegal annexation of Crimea, President Donald Trump denied Ukraine was being pressured to accept the move — while also asserting Ukraine had given up the peninsula in 2014 "without firing a shot." "Nobody is asking (President Volodymyr) Zelensky to
Son of ex-Motor Sich president detained in Monaco for $650 million asset theft
Son of Motor Sich's former president Vyacheslav Bohuslayev was detained in Monaco on fraud charges linked to a $650 million asset scheme, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced on May 2.
Trump's team prepares economic options against Russia, Bloomberg reports
The sources told Bloomberg that U.S. President Donald Trump is yet to make a decision, as diplomatic efforts to end the war are still underway.
Ukraine's agricultural exports drop 23.4% in April
"This export decrease follows typical seasonal patterns. The majority of harvested produce has already been exported, with only minor volumes remaining for export," the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club said.
Ukroboronprom posts $31.5 million profit as production triples
Ukraine's largest state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom reported a consolidated net profit of Hr 1.31 billion ($31.5 million) for the previous year, according to a press release at the company's website.
‘This cannot be allowed’ — Israeli opera hires Russian singers, Ukrainian director quits in protest
A Ukrainian theater director has refused to stage an opera at the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio & Festival in Israel after the organizers of the event hired Russian singers against his wishes. Eugene Lavrenchuk explained the reason behind his decision in a post on Facebook on April 28, confirming that he
Global press freedom enters 'difficult situation' due to financial, propaganda pressure, RSF warns
The index highlights an unprecedented economic crisis across independent outlets in Europe, worsened by the collapse of American aid and the spread of Russian propaganda.
US confirms sending decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts support
According to an Air Force spokesperson, the U.S. Department of the Air Force "has supported the sustainment of European-donated F-16s to Ukraine by providing disused and completely non-operational F-16s to Ukraine for parts."
Massive drone attack reportedly targets Russian military sites in occupied Crimea
The pro-Ukrainian Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported explosions in several key locations, including Sevastopol, Dzhankoy, Saki, Novofedorivka, and Kacha — sites that host Russian military airfields.
US shifting focus from Ukraine war mediation, calling for Kyiv and Moscow to engage directly, State Dept. says
"We are not going to fly around the world at the drop of a hat to mediate meetings; that is now between the two parties, and now is the time that they need to present and develop concrete ideas about how this conflict is going to end," U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
US-Ukraine minerals fund could begin operating within months, Economy Minister says
"Our task is to do this as soon as possible, but it is very difficult to predict it now. I think it will take months, definitely not years," First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 954,300 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,110 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Experts warn US-Ukraine minerals deal may take a decade to deliver returns, Reuters reports
Despite the uncertainty, Ukrainian officials have touted the deal as a political milestone that could help revive U.S. support under Donald Trump.
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