Pegasus spyware detected on Spanish PM and defence minister's phones
Spanish authorities confirmed Pegasus spyware was found on the phones of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Minister of Defense Margarita Robles in 2021.
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Italy lifts most indoor mask and vaccine mandates from 1 May 2022
Italy removes Green Pass requirements for most indoor settings and lifts mask and vaccination mandates for museums, bars, hotels, and restaurants as of 1 May 2022, though masks remain mandatory on public transport until 15 June.
Hamas warns of global synagogue attacks if Al-Aqsa raided again
Hamas has threatened retaliation against synagogues worldwide if Israel conducts another raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in east Jerusalem, citing potential for large-scale conflict.
South Korea to lift outdoor mask mandate from 2 May 2022
The South Korean government announced it will end the outdoor mask mandate from 2 May 2022 due to a sustained decline in COVID-19 cases, despite criticism from the incoming Yoon Suk-yeol administration.
Russia sanctions 287 UK MPs over Ukraine response
Russia imposed sanctions on 287 members of the UK House of Commons in retaliation for UK sanctions on Russian Duma members. The move followed UK actions targeting Russian officials and assets over the invasion of Ukraine.
Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli airstrikes on Damascus depot
An Israeli missile attack on suburbs of Damascus killed four soldiers and wounded three others, targeting an Iranian-linked arms depot, according to Syrian and opposition sources.
UK backs Ukraine using British weapons inside Russia
Armed Forces Secretary James Heappey confirms Ukraine can use British weapons to strike targets in Russia, calling it legitimate to disrupt Russian military logistics and prevent attacks on Ukrainian soil.
Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on 26 April 2022, according to her office. She reported no symptoms and was not in close contact with the president or first lady.