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Separatists in the province of Alberta have announced that they have collected the required number of signatures for a referendum on secession from Canada. If the process is approved, the oil-rich province could hold a vote as early as autumn 2026.
The Russian Federation has begun the process of restoring its naval base in Tartus, Syria. The Kremlin’s navy is once again establishing a foothold in this strategically important region following the withdrawal of US forces.
A new, highly effective laser weapon designed to take down enemy drones has been developed in Ukraine. The upgraded "Trizub" laser system is now operational as part of a mobile trailer-mounted system.
Some of the passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked back in April and have since returned to their normal lives. According to eyewitnesses, some of them had not received any updates from the medical services for a long time.
The new Labour Code may allow Ukrainians to hold several types of employment contracts at the same time and to set their own, more flexible working hours.
Two former Chinese defence ministers have been given suspended death sentences on charges of bribery. One of them is Li Shangfu, who suddenly disappeared from public view in 2023 following his first and only visit to Russia.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has left the Mediterranean Sea and is heading for the Red Sea. It is being prepared for possible deployment on a mission to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine is already facing a critical shortage of staff, and after the war the situation is likely to get even worse due to the demographic decline and migration.
Rescue workers have managed to bring large-scale fires under control in forest districts in the Zakarpattia and Rivne regions.
On the morning of Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Russians dropped propaganda material over Sumy using a drone. The Victory Day leaflet features images of soldiers and the St George’s ribbon, which is banned in Ukraine.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been affected by the Hantavirus, has set sail for the Canary Islands and is due to dock on 9 May.
Ukraine’s new Labour Code is entering the stage of detailed finalisation in parliament. The government views the reform as a key element of a broader transformation of the labour market – with a focus on formalising employment, flexible working arrangements and alignment with EU standards.
