President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled from May 9-11, which includes a prisoner exchange of 1,000 individuals from each side, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party experienced substantial losses in UK local elections, including over a thousand municipal seats and control of 25 English councils, while the right-wing populist Reform UK made major gains, signaling a potential political realignment.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has sickened at least 115 passengers and crew, leading the US to plan an evacuation of Americans to a Nebraska quarantine facility, while Spain prepares for the ship's arrival in the Canary Islands.
Cohutta, Georgia, Mayor Ron Shinnick allegedly fired the entire police department after officers made Facebook comments about his wife, leading the town council to call a special meeting to discuss reinstating the police and requesting the mayor's resignation.
The Trump administration's 10% global tariffs were ruled unlawful by a trade court, prompting an appeal from the Justice Department, as the ongoing trade disputes and the Iran war continue to fuel economic uncertainty and impact global markets.
The Virginia Supreme Court rejected a new congressional map that would have favored Democrats, potentially shifting up to four House seats to Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, sparking strong reactions from both parties.
Alabama Republicans approved legislation to schedule new primary elections under a GOP-friendly congressional map, urging the Supreme Court to clear the way for districts that could boost their chances of holding seats.