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Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow could escalate
DW
MUSCIW, Russia - On the night of May 3, two drones carrying explosives flew unimpeded over Moscow, smashing into the Kremlin's Senate Dome. This first-ever drone strike on the Russian capital, most likely orchestrated by Ukraine, dealt a severe symbolic blow to Russia.
Meta uncovers world's 'largest' spam campaign to boost China
AFP
CALIFORNIA, USA - Facebook parent Meta said on Tuesday it had shut down a so-called "Spamouflage" campaign to covertly boost China's image on its platforms.
Experts: Canada's unprecedented wildfires could soon get worse
ABC NEWS
TORONTO, CANADA - The historic wildfire season currently plaguing Canada is expected to persist, perhaps becoming even worse in the coming weeks – a potentially devastating forecast made more likely due to human-caused climate change, according to new research.
India makes historic south pole moon landing
BBC
NEW DELHI, India – India’s Chandrayaan-3 becomes the first space mission to land near the south pole of the Moon. “India is now on the Moon,” announces PM Narendra Modi immediately after the Vikram lander touches down on the lunar surface.
Germany’s Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis sale, possession
AP
BERLIN, Germany - Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes.
North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army
BBC
PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korea has said US soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the army.
Trump & 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiry
BBC NEWS
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state of Georgia.
Judge Sets Date for Trump Protective Order Hearing
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election conspiracy case set a hearing for Friday over a protective order that aims to prevent the former president from sharing information from the case with the public.
Officer in George Floyd case jailed for almost 5 years
BBC NEWS
A former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to 57 months (almost five years) in prison for his role in the death of George Floyd.
41 migrants die in shipwreck off Italy
BBC NEWS
Forty-one migrants have died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa, survivors told local media.