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President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange. The ceasefire coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations. The prisoner swap will involve 1,000 prisoners of war from each country according to Trump's statement.

The United States struck two Iranian oil tankers amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. A ceasefire appears to be holding as the US awaits Iran's response to recent events. Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy's regional headquarters, has detained dozens of people allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Labour has suffered significant losses in local elections across the UK, with Reform UK making substantial gains at the expense of both Labour and the Conservatives. In Wales, Plaid Cymru has become the largest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century-long winning streak there, while in Scotland the SNP has emerged as the largest party. Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure from within his party, with some Labour MPs calling for him to set a departure timetable.

India has recorded 330,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,263 deaths in a single day, with active cases surpassing 2.4 million. The Indian drug regulator has granted restricted emergency use approval to Zydus Cadila's hepatitis drug Virafin for COVID-19 treatment. The Indian government announced it will provide 5 kg of free food grains to approximately 800 million poor beneficiaries for May and June 2021.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at Russia's annual Victory Day parade commemorating the end of World War II. During his address, Putin made statements justifying Russia's military operation in Ukraine. The parade itself was scaled back compared to previous years.

A month-old ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to be holding as diplomatic negotiations continue, with the US awaiting Iran's response to a proposal to end the conflict. Regional tensions persist, with Bahrain detaining dozens of people allegedly linked to Iran and the UK preparing to send HMS Dragon to potentially join an international mission safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has indicated he expected Iran's response to the US proposal as soon as Friday evening.

India recorded 330,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,263 deaths in a single day, with active cases exceeding 2.4 million. The Indian drug regulator granted restricted emergency use approval to Zydus Cadila's Pegylated Interferon drug (Virafin) for COVID-19 treatment. The Indian government announced it will provide 5 kg of free food grains to approximately 800 million poor beneficiaries for May and June 2021.

U.S. military forces fired on and disabled Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. Iran has seized control of the critical waterway, which has disrupted global shipping and left numerous vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf. The incidents occurred while ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain ongoing.

Peter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's Prime Minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year tenure in power. Magyar's Tisza party has secured a parliamentary majority in Hungary. This represents a significant change in Hungarian political leadership after more than a decade and a half of Orban's rule.

The US job market exceeded economist expectations with stronger employment growth last month according to the latest jobs report. Following this news, US stocks rose with the S&P 500 climbing 0.8% to reach an all-time high on Friday. The positive jobs data overshadowed concerns about rising oil prices in market trading.

A hantavirus outbreak has occurred aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, resulting in multiple cases and deaths. The CDC is arranging to bring American passengers back to a quarantine unit in Nebraska, while the ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife, Spain on Sunday. Multiple countries are monitoring residents who were aboard the vessel and arranging repatriation for their citizens.

Opposition members have paralyzed proceedings in both houses of India's Parliament during the Monsoon session, protesting over the Pegasus spyware controversy among other issues. Reports indicate that phone numbers of senior officials including former CBI chief Alok Verma and aides to the Dalai Lama appeared on a list of potential Pegasus surveillance targets. The controversy has led to dramatic scenes in Parliament, including a Trinamool member tearing up the IT Minister's statement on the spyware issue.

The Virginia Supreme Court struck down in a 4-3 decision a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had been approved by voters in an April referendum. Tennessee Republicans approved a new congressional map that divides the majority-Black Memphis district among three districts, potentially giving the GOP control of all nine congressional seats in the state. Alabama officials have asked the Supreme Court to allow new congressional maps following a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened Voting Rights Act protections.

A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak aboard is approaching Tenerife in the Canary Islands, expected to arrive early Sunday morning. The WHO chief has arrived in Spain to oversee the evacuation of approximately 140 passengers from the ship, with no one currently showing symptoms. Hantavirus is typically spread through inhaling contaminated rodent droppings and is not easily transmitted between humans.

Republican-controlled state legislatures are implementing new congressional district maps in multiple states, with Tennessee's new map splitting Memphis into three districts and potentially eliminating the state's one Democratic congressional seat. Virginia's Supreme Court rejected a Democratic redistricting plan on procedural grounds, ruling that Democrats failed to follow required election steps. These redistricting changes are occurring following a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened portions of the Voting Rights Act.

The Trump administration is implementing multiple policy changes across various government departments and areas of focus. These changes include modifications to college sports oversight, alterations to Washington DC public spaces and beautification projects, and proposed legislation that is currently under congressional consideration. The administration is also pursuing settlement negotiations with TikTok and reviewing various departmental policies.

Russia held its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square on May 9th to commemorate World War II. This year's parade was significantly scaled back compared to previous years, with no military hardware, tanks, or other equipment displayed. The parade was reduced in size due to stated security concerns.

Immigrants facing ICE detention are increasingly choosing to abandon their humanitarian protection claims and agree to voluntary departure from the United States. Meanwhile, inmates at a federal prison have reported facing punishment for speaking about convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell. These represent separate issues within the U.S. detention and enforcement system.

A cyberattack caused an outage of the Canvas online learning platform during college finals period. Canvas is used by schools and universities nationwide to manage exams, course materials, lecture videos and grades. The disruption affected institutions across the country while they were in the middle of finals period.

The Justice Department is experiencing internal disruption related to high-profile prosecutions involving former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan. Several prosecutors have departed the department while others are considering leaving, with at least one major case being affected by the turmoil. A tentative trial date has been set in a case involving James Comey where prosecutors allege a seashell photo constituted a threat against the president.

The Justice Department has announced 12 new denaturalization cases, representing an escalation in efforts to strip citizenship from certain individuals. One of the cases involves former diplomat Manuel Rocha, who was convicted of spying for Cuba for nearly 40 years. These denaturalization efforts represent an increase from what was historically a rarely used legal process.

ABC has accused the Trump administration's FCC of threatening free speech rights in a dispute involving the morning talk show 'The View'. The conflict centers around equal time rules and involves at least one Houston television station. ABC made a filing to the FCC regarding this matter, which was made public on Friday.

President Donald Trump has approved a plan to remove FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary from his position. The decision comes amid reported turmoil within the FDA under Makary's leadership. Both sources confirm that the White House is moving forward with replacing the FDA chief.

The SNP secured a fifth consecutive Scottish election victory with John Swinney returning as first minister. Labour suffered heavy election losses, including several long-held seats in London. Reform UK made sweeping election gains across Britain.

A cruise ship named MV Hondius with 140 passengers and crew aboard is heading to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands following a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in six confirmed cases. The WHO chief has arrived in Spain to oversee passenger evacuations, with multiple countries preparing to repatriate their citizens via aircraft. Spanish authorities plan to completely isolate and evacuate all passengers and crew when the ship docks, expected early Sunday morning.

The Pentagon has released previously classified UFO files as part of a transparency initiative ordered by President Trump in February. The released files include 160 documents featuring various unidentified aerial phenomena sightings, including incidents from Apollo missions and a bright object making sharp turns over Kazakhstan. This represents the beginning of a broader effort to review and release millions of UFO-related files across government agencies.

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks due to a wheel issue where cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub. The company is also recalling over 200,000 other vehicles due to a camera-related problem. The recalls are being conducted to address safety risks that could potentially lead to crashes and injuries.

The Pentagon has released files containing UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena to the public. The released materials include documents, images and videos of various sightings, including incidents such as a bright object making 90-degree turns over Kazakhstan. Members of the UFO community have been examining the newly released materials.

A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport late Friday night during takeoff on a flight bound for Los Angeles. The unidentified individual had breached airport security by jumping a perimeter fence approximately two minutes before being struck. The incident forced the aircraft to abort its takeoff.

Reform UK has gained electoral support at the expense of both Labour and the Conservative parties in recent elections. Labour has suffered significant election losses, prompting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to appoint Gordon Brown as an envoy in an apparent attempt to stabilize his position. In Australia, One Nation achieved its first Lower House federal parliament victory in the Farrer by-election, while the Liberal party's vote share declined substantially.

Great Western Railway, which operates train services between London and South Wales, will be brought under government control by the end of 2026. A Delta Airlines employee died after a tug vehicle crashed into a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport on Thursday night. Both incidents represent significant developments in their respective transportation sectors.

The parent company of Trump's Truth Social platform reported a $400 million loss this year. The losses were primarily attributed to the depreciation of cryptocurrency assets amid declining digital currency prices. The financial report reflects significant challenges for the social media company's business operations.

Tesla has issued recalls affecting multiple vehicle models, including 173 Cybertrucks due to a wheel rotor cracking issue that could cause wheel stud separation from the hub. The company is also recalling over 200,000 other vehicles related to a camera problem. These recalls are being issued due to safety concerns that could increase the risk of crashes and injuries.

A vehicle struck multiple pedestrians in Arnold town centre, with one person suffering life-threatening injuries according to police. Authorities are currently working to trace the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident. The incident occurred in the town centre area of Arnold.

Over 100 people became sick with norovirus on a Caribbean Princess cruise ship, according to CDC reports. The outbreak affected 102 passengers and 13 crew members, totaling 115 people. Symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting.

Multiple sporting events and entertainment programs are taking place across different regions, including Eurovision coverage, various cricket and football matches, and track and field competitions. Some events are experiencing ongoing controversies or protests related to athlete participation policies. Media outlets are providing live coverage and commentary on these various sporting and entertainment events.

Several entertainment industry figures have made headlines with personal updates, including health announcements and career developments. TV personalities Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announced their amicable separation after 22 years of marriage, while singer Bonnie Tyler is recovering from emergency intestinal surgery in a medically induced coma. Other notable updates include Sir David Attenborough celebrating his 100th birthday milestone and various actors providing updates on their professional and personal situations.