Ukraine — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Five dead in shooting at San Diego mosque, including two suspects
A shooting at a San Diego mosque left five dead including both suspects, who were shot by an armed security guard who protected the children present. The FBI opened a hate crime investigation, reigniting debate over Islamophobia in the United States.
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Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi: China's moment?
Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian treaty and his 40th meeting with Xi Jinping, days after a Trump-Xi summit in San Francisco — Moscow seeking assurances that the US-China rapprochement does not come at its expense.
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Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria wins, Israel finishes second
Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 with 516 points for "Bangaranga", Israel finishes second despite a record boycott from five countries. Sofia will host the 2027 edition.
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Drone strike causes fire near Barakah nuclear plant in UAE
A drone targets an external generator at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant. No casualties or radiological release. The IAEA and UAE defense ministry confirm the incident.
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Trump says Xi agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump claims Xi Jinping agreed to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, closed since February 28. Beijing has not publicly confirmed, and negotiations remain stalled.
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Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Russia in over a year
Over 500 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia during the night of May 17, killing 4 and constituting the largest aerial assault in more than a year, hitting refineries and infrastructure.
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Putin visits Beijing after Trump's China trip
Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing on May 19-20 to deepen the Russia-China strategic partnership, days after Donald Trump's trip and the Xi-Trump summit.
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Taiwan reaffirms independence despite Trump warning
Taiwan reasserts its commitment to independence despite Donald Trump's warnings about the consequences of a confrontation with Beijing on US military aid.
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Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's Prime Minister — ending 16 years of Orbán rule
Peter Magyar, leader of the conservative pro-European Tisza party, was sworn in as Hungary's Prime Minister on Saturday May 9th, ending sixteen years of Orbán's governance. Before tens of thousands of supporters on Budapest's Parliament Square, Magyar pledged to restore democracy, fight corruption, and reanchor Hungary in the European Union. The EU flag, absent from the Parliament facade for twelve years, was immediately re-raised.
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Tehran refuses to dismantle nuclear sites — Trump calls response 'totally unacceptable'
Iran has sent its response to the US peace proposal via Pakistan: it agrees to transfer its enriched uranium stockpile but flatly refuses to dismantle its nuclear facilities. Trump declared the response 'totally unacceptable.' The nuclear red line is now the sole public sticking point.
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Trump's 72-hour ceasefire takes effect on May 9 — Russia launches 51 attacks on the first day
Donald Trump announced on May 8 a 72-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, coinciding with Victory Day. On the first day alone, Ukraine reported 51 Russian attacks. Both sides accuse each other of violations. Trump hopes the ceasefire "could last longer" and represents the "beginning of the end."
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