Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for COVID-19
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for COVID-19.
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United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency says that a foreign vessel has been attacked off the coast of Al Hudaydah, Yemen
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency says that a foreign vessel has been attacked off the coast of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) votes to recommend a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5–11 years old
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) votes to recommend a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5–11 years old.
U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopens after three-month closure
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopened on 18 May 2022, following a three-month closure due to Russia's invasion. A small number of diplomats returned to resume operations.
U.S. House of Representatives votes to pass a series of legislation aimed at combating the baby formula shortage in the United States. The Access to Baby Formula Act…
The U.S. House of Representatives votes to pass a series of legislation aimed at combating the baby formula shortage in the United States. The Access to Baby Formula Act passes with a 414–9 vote, and the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act passes with a 231–192.
Four new monkeypox cases confirmed in UK with no links to prior infections
The UK Health Security Agency confirmed four new monkeypox cases, bringing the total to seven. The cases show signs of community transmission with no known connections to earlier cases.
McDonald's begins selling Russian restaurants over Ukraine crisis
McDonald's has initiated the sale of its Russian restaurant portfolio, citing the humanitarian crisis from the war in Ukraine. The company plans to exit the market after 32 years of operations.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud re-elected as Somalia's president in third voting round
Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won a non-consecutive term in the third round of voting, ending a prolonged electoral delay caused by government infighting.