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Funeral ceremonies for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei will be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, with preparations underway for large-scale mourning. He was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on his compound in Tehran on February 28, 2026.
Iran announced a pause in indirect peace talks with the United States and declared plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Gaza. The move follows a breakdown in the ceasefire that had held since April.
Paris Saint-Germain secured their second Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in the final at Puskás Aréna, Budapest.
A truck transporting Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned on a highway in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, resulting in 22 deaths and 36 injuries. The accident occurred on the main road between Kabul and Nangarhar, with most victims being women and children.
A Russian drone entered Romanian airspace during a Ukrainian attack, struck an apartment building in Galați, and caused a fire that injured two people.
The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Ihab Khrizim, a senior Hamas figure overseeing financial transfers, in a strike in Khan Yunis. The operation targeted a central node in Hamas's funding infrastructure.
Israel says it has killed Mohamed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas’s armed wing, in a strike in Gaza. The attack occurred one day after Odeh’s appointment as successor to Ezzedine Al-Haddad.
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130–93 in Game 4 to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Israel has escalated military operations against Hezbollah following a directive from Prime Minister Netanyahu to increase strike intensity. The IDF has conducted multiple strikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and claiming the elimination of over 600 militants.
A large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv caused four deaths and over a hundred injuries. The National Chernobyl Museum sustained severe damage.
The Iranian football federation president says FIFA has approved shifting the national team's World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico due to ongoing conflict. Iran is currently preparing in Turkey.
The Dutch cabinet has approved legislation to prohibit imports of goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, with plans to assess extending the ban to services and investments.
Ukraine's Security Service Alpha unit conducted an operation targeting a Russian FSB headquarters in occupied Kherson Oblast, resulting in multiple casualties and destruction of military assets.
FIFA is planning to prohibit the pre-revolutionary Iranian Lion and Sun flag and related apparel in World Cup stadiums during the 2026 tournament, citing its stadium code of conduct against political or discriminatory materials.
The Israeli Navy intercepted the last two vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla near Egypt, ending a multi-day attempt to breach the Gaza blockade. The flotilla had sailed from Italy and aimed to deliver aid to Gaza.
The United States permits the Democratic Republic of the Congo football team to enter for the World Cup, granting an exemption to an Ebola-related entry restriction. The team is expected to participate in the tournament, with their first match scheduled for June 17 in Texas.
President Donald Trump announced he has called off a planned military strike against Iran scheduled for Tuesday, citing requests from Middle East allies and ongoing negotiations.
An Israeli missile strike on an apartment near Baalbek killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter, according to Lebanese state media. The attack occurred despite a fragile ceasefire and followed a series of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon.
The United States reports that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days, with political and security negotiations scheduled for 29 May and 2 June respectively. The extension follows two days of talks that the U.S. State Department described as productive.
The U.S. Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, marking the seventh such failure since February.
The prime minister told his cabinet he has no intention of stepping down despite calls from over 90 Labour MPs and several ministers. He stated that no formal leadership challenge had been triggered and that governing must continue.
The government reversed a proposal to end the academic year 40 days early, citing backlash from parents, local authorities, and education groups. The original schedule, ending 15 July, was restored.
Israeli attacks killed at least 39 people in Lebanon on 9 May 2026, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military stated the target was an armed Hezbollah group.
Kharkiv Oblast governor Oleh Syniehubov says that a Russian drone has struck a residential building in Kharkiv during the beginning of the 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.