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Off the coast of Western Australia, a shark attacked a man who was in the water near Rottnest Island. He died from his injuries
On Saturday, 16 May, Ukraine celebrates a day dedicated to scientists, those who enjoy an active lifestyle, and people in creative professions. In the folk calendar, the date is associated with omens regarding the harvest and the weather, whilst in the church tradition, it is a day to honour Saint Theodore the Sanctified
During the summit in Beijing, the US and Chinese leaders discussed trade, technology and the US conflict with Iran, but Taiwan remained the main source of tension. Beijing warned Washington of the risk of a direct confrontation should the Taiwan issue be handled incorrectly.
The United States has rejected Iran’s 14-point proposal aimed at resolving the conflict and easing tensions between the two sides. Officials in Tehran claim that Washington continues to pursue a policy of pressure, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
Spain has called for the creation of a single European army amid doubts about the reliability of US security guarantees and NATO’s future role. Madrid has stated that Europe needs to strengthen its strategic autonomy.
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will “finish the job” if Iran does not agree to the US conditions regarding an end to the war and the nuclear programme. Tehran insists that the US must accept its latest peace plan.
New classified US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran retains access to most of its missile facilities along the Strait of Hormuz. This contradicts public statements by US President Donald Trump and members of his administration regarding the alleged complete weakening of the Iranian military.
Pakistan, which has publicly positioned itself as a mediator between Tehran and Washington, has allowed Iran to station military aircraft at its airbases. According to US officials, this may have been an attempt to protect part of Iran’s air force from US strikes.
Iran has conveyed its response to the US proposals for ending the war to the US via intermediaries in Pakistan. The details of the document have not been officially disclosed.
On 10 May, unsettled weather is expected across Ukraine, with rain and thunderstorms in a number of regions. Forecasters predict the highest temperatures in the east and south of the country — up to 27 degrees
On 9 May in St Petersburg, Russia, police detained pensioner Lyudmila Vasilyeva whilst she was holding a solo protest with an anti-war placard. The woman had previously taken part in opposition and anti-war demonstrations
On 5 May 2026, an entry was made in the Unified State Register regarding the termination of the activities of JSC “AKB Concord” as a legal entity. At the same time, the powers of the Deposit Guarantee Fund as the institution’s liquidator came to an end
