Events
The stolen skull of Saint Zdislava has been found in the Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, the police have recovered a relic that was stolen this week from a basilica in the town of Jablonné v Podještědí. The relic in question is the skull of Saint Zdislava, which is estimated to be around 800 years old
The legendary TV presenter Alexander Safonov has died
Oleksandr Safonov, a Distinguished Artist and People’s Artist of Ukraine and Ukrainian television presenter, has died at the age of 83. News of his death emerged on 16 May
Explosions and fires broke out in Zelenograd following a drone attack
On the night of 16 May, the Moscow Region of the Russian Federation came under a large-scale drone attack. Reports are coming in from various areas of fires, damage to residential buildings and casualties
The results of Eurovision 2026 have been announced
The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest has come to an end in Vienna. This year’s winner was Bulgaria’s representative, DARA, with the song “Bangaranga”
A drone has crashed in Turkey, damaging houses
An unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in the Turkish city of Samsun on the morning of 16 May. At least three houses were damaged in the crash. There are currently no reports of casualties
The bodies of 528 victims have been returned to Ukraine
Following the latest repatriation efforts, the remains of 528 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine. The Russian side claims that they may belong to Ukrainian servicemen
A fatal shark attack has occurred in Australia
Off the coast of Western Australia, a shark attacked a man who was in the water near Rottnest Island. He died from his injuries
An investigation has been launched in Italy into the deaths of divers in the Maldives
Italian prosecutors have launched their own investigation following the deaths of five Italian nationals whilst diving in the Maldives. The search operation has been temporarily suspended due to strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous currents
Russia has announced that traffic across the Crimean Bridge will be suspended
On the night of 16 May, vehicle traffic across the Crimean Bridge was temporarily suspended. The Russian side urged people on the bridge and in the inspection area to remain calm and follow the instructions of the security services
Israel has announced the elimination of one of Hamas's leaders
The Israeli authorities have announced the killing of Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a senior commander in Hamas’s military wing, during an airstrike on the Gaza Strip
A chemical plant caught fire in the Stavropol Krai following a series of explosions
In Nevinnomyssk, in Russia’s Stavropol Krai, a fire broke out at the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant following a night-time attack. The plant is believed to be involved in the production of components for the Russian defence industry.
The 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malta
The 'Eurovision 2026' Junior Song Contest will take place on 24 October in Malta, specifically in Ta' Qali.
