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A drone attacked a radiation monitoring laboratory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: a statement from the IAEA
A drone attacked an external radiation monitoring laboratory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to the IAEA, there were no casualties, but it is not yet known whether the facility sustained any damage. The agency’s inspectors at the plant have requested access to the laboratory.
In Obolon, police officers drew their weapons during a scuffle that broke out whilst making an arrest (VIDEO)
The patrol police have explained the incident involving the drawing of service weapons in the Obolon district of Kyiv. This occurred during the arrest of two men and a confrontation with a group of people.
Iran has threatened to attack US ships if they attempt to approach the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has stated that it will attack US forces should they enter the Strait of Hormuz. This came after the US announced the launch of an operation to remove ships from the blocked waterway.
Africa is splitting in two: when might a new ocean emerge?
Geologists have discovered that the rifting of the African continent has progressed further than previously thought. In the Turkana Rift region of Kenya and Ethiopia, the Earth’s crust has thinned to approximately 13 km, indicating a transition to a critical phase, after which the formation of a new ocean becomes almost inevitable from a geological perspective.
Ukrainian drones could fly over the parade in Moscow on 9 May, says Zelenskyy (VIDEO)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that this summer will be decisive for Russia’s next moves in the war. He also highlighted the capabilities of Ukrainian drones in the context of the 9 May parade in Moscow.
The Bundeswehr has sent out around 200,000 letters inviting 18-year-old Germans to join the armed forces
Since the start of the year, the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have sent out nearly 200,000 letters urging 18-year-olds to join the army. The number of refusals is rising.
Twenty-five Ukrainian companies have already joined the ‘Private Air Defence’ project
In Ukraine, 25 companies from various regions have already joined the project to establish a private air defence system, which the Cabinet of Ministers launched in November 2025.
Donald Trump plans to deploy 15,000 troops and around 100 aircraft to the Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command has announced the launch of Operation Freedom, aimed at ensuring the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Significant forces are to be deployed to carry out the mission.
The National Police have uncovered a scheme involving the sale of humanitarian aid worth 44 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme involving the illegal sale of humanitarian aid intended for war victims. Representatives of charitable foundations and other parties were involved in the scheme.
The US will not deploy Tomahawk missiles in Germany — Merz has confirmed
The US has rejected plans to deploy an American battalion equipped with Tomahawk long-range missiles in Germany.
The Kremlin fears an assassination attempt on Putin using drones by members of the Russian elite — media reports
Since early March 2026, the Kremlin has been concerned about leaks of sensitive information, as well as the risk of a conspiracy or attempted coup against Vladimir Putin. He fears that members of the Russian political elite may attempt to use drones in a possible assassination attempt against him.
A missile strike on Merefa has claimed the lives of four people; there are also casualties
Three people were killed in a rocket strike in Merefa, Kharkiv region. A further eight people were injured, and damage to civilian infrastructure has been reported.