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Israel has set up a secret outpost in Iraq
Before the war with Iran began, Israel set up a secret outpost in a desert region of Iraq. The facility was used to support military operations, special forces activities and the logistics of the Israeli Air Force
Ukrainians have been given an explanation for the reduction in subsidies in May
In May, some Ukrainians received a lower housing subsidy. This is due to the end of the heating season and a change in the way payments are calculated
The US is attempting to resume dialogue with Iran via Qatar
A meeting took place in Miami on 9 May between senior US officials and the Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
Putin has spoken of ending the war and holding talks
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has stated that, in his view, the war between Russia and Ukraine is “coming to an end”. At the same time, the Kremlin announced the suspension of the negotiation process mediated by the administration of US President Donald Trump
Weather forecast for Ukraine on 10 May 2026
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 Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck a high-rise building: there are casualties
On 9 May in Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck the service floor of a nine-storey residential building in the Industrial District. As a result of the attack, the number of casualties rose to five
Mother's Day in Ukraine: from the traditions of Kievan Rus' to the present day
Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated in Ukraine on the second Sunday in May. Although it was only officially established in the late 1990s, the tradition of honouring mothers in Ukraine has much deeper roots.
A woman holding an anti-war placard was detained in St Petersburg
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
In Poland, the military are examining an object that resembles a drone
In the Polish town of Bartoszyce, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, a passer-by discovered an object in a field that appeared to be a drone. The area was cordoned off, and military personnel and law enforcement officers arrived at the scene
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year era in Hungary is coming to an end
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure in Hungary is coming to an end. Almost a month after the general election, Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, will officially take office as the country’s prime minister
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship: EU prepares large-scale evacuation
Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands are sending planes to evacuate their citizens from the cruise ship MV Hondius, on board which an outbreak of hantavirus has been detected. The ship is heading for the Spanish island of Tenerife
Pope Leo issued a call for peace to the world
On 8 May, during a speech in the Italian city of Pompeii, Pope Leo called on world leaders to ease international tensions, to renounce violence and to prevent the further spread of hatred in the world