Russian missile kills three in Ukrainian port of Odesa

A Russian missile attack killed three people and injured three others in the Ukrainian port of Odesa early on Wednesday, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said, Reuters reports.

Turkish police detain more than 200 protesters amid May Day clampdown

Turkish police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets and detained more than 200 protesters after authorities banned May 1 rallies at Istanbul's historic Taksim Square. More than 40,000 police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent protesters from gathering, Le Monde reports.

EU Probes Meta: Political Content & Disinformation

The European Commission has formally launched an investigation into Meta's management of political content on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Latvia Boosts Ukraine's Defences with New Aid Package

Latvia approved a new military aid package for Ukraine, bolstering both its air defence and intelligence capabilities, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced on April 30.

Xi Jinping's EU Tour: Macron's Push for Diplomacy Amidst Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Xi Jinping will embark on his first visit to the European Union in five years, commencing on May 5 with stops in France, Serbia, and Hungary, as announced by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by Bloomberg.

Accusations of Crimes Against Palestinians: Netanyahu's Dilemma

Amidst the array of domestic legal challenges currently on hold due to the Gaza conflict, the Iranian threat, and the involvement of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself entangled with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

Diplomatic Alert: Tajik Citizens Stranded Amid Xenophobia in Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has officially stated that approximately 1,000 citizens of the nation find themselves stranded at airports in Moscow.

Georgia: Clash Over "Foreign Agents" Bill

In Tbilisi, Georgia, clashes erupted between police and protesters demonstrating against the controversial "Foreign Agents" bill outside the Parliament building.

Albanian Premier's Media Intervention: Italy's Migrant Deal Under Scrutiny

Italy has become the inaugural European Union member state to forge an agreement with Albania, a third-party nation, aimed at repatriation of migrants and asylum seekers who have entered Italy illegally and whose claims have been denied, as reported by Dan Alexe.

Financial Times: What new aid really means for Ukraine — and for Putin

Once President Joe Biden signed the bill into law, the US military began rushing the desperately needed material to the front lines. The aim is to leave Russia with as little time as possible to make the most of its current superiority before it starts to face more resistance. The congressional votes were a major morale-booster for Kyiv, which now hopes for a virtuous cycle of events to restore its battlefield fortunes, The Financial Times reports.

Russia drone attack damages hotel in Mykolaiv, Ukraine says

A Russian drone attack heavily damaged a hotel in Ukraine's southern city of Mykolaiv, the governor of the broader Mykolaiv region said, with Russia's RIA news agency reporting the hotel housed English-speaking mercenaries fighting in Ukraine, Reuters reports.

Two Ukrainians killed in knife attack in Germany, suspect is Russian

Police in Germany's Bavaria have reported a deadly incident in front of a shopping centre in the town of Murnau, resulting in the deaths of two Ukrainian nationals. The suspect in the murder is a Russian citizen, informs the press service of the German police, as reported by European Pravda.