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Three students are injured in a mass stabbing attack at a school in Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa, Finland.

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — Three students are injured in a mass stabbing attack at a school in Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa, Finland. The suspect, a 16-year-old, released a manifesto saying his target was women. [htt

The Sudanese Armed Forces announces full control of Khartoum State following the withdrawal of the last

Battle of Khartoum — The Sudanese Armed Forces announces full control of Khartoum State following the withdrawal of the last remaining Rapid Support Forces units from the region. [https://apnews.com/ar

Execution of Matthew Lee Johnson for the murder of Nancy Harris in addition with his criminal history and bad

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — Execution of Matthew Lee Johnson for the murder of Nancy Harris in addition with his criminal history and bad acts. [https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/20

An Al-Shabaab mortar attack kills three Somali army personnel in Hiilweyne military barracks near Bal'ad in

2025 Shabelle offensive — An Al-Shabaab mortar attack kills three Somali army personnel in Hiilweyne military barracks near Bal'ad in Middle Shabelle, Somalia. [https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/May/201581

National broadcasters VRT of Belgium and RTVE of Spain call for a debate on Israel's participation in the

Somali Civil War — National broadcasters VRT of Belgium and RTVE of Spain call for a debate on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. [https://www.semana.es/television/cadena-belga-vt

Indian National Highway 66 collapses in Kooriyad, Malappuram district, Kerala.

Somali Civil War — Indian National Highway 66 collapses in Kooriyad, Malappuram district, Kerala. Four cars on the service road are damaged in the collapse and seven passengers are injured. [https://

Over 70 Al-Shabaab militants are killed along the Hiran–Middle Shabelle border in Somalia in an overnight

Somali Civil War — Over 70 Al-Shabaab militants are killed along the Hiran–Middle Shabelle border in Somalia in an overnight military operation by the Somali National Army and local defense fighters

The Iranian foreign ministry summons the British chargé d'affaires to protest the arrest of seven Iranian

Iran–United Kingdom relations — The Iranian foreign ministry summons the British chargé d'affaires to protest the arrest of seven Iranian nationals in London earlier this month. [https://www.dw.com/en/iran-summon

A fourth escaped inmate, of a total of 10 escapees, is captured following the mass escape of prisoners in New

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — A fourth escaped inmate, of a total of 10 escapees, is captured following the mass escape of prisoners in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Six escaped prisoners remain at lar

The nominees of the winning party-lists of the election held on May 12 are proclaimed.

2025 Philippine general election — The nominees of the winning party-lists of the election held on May 12 are proclaimed. However, the proclamation of party-lists Duterte Youth and Bagong Henerasyon are suspended du

The International Court of Justice rules 13–2 that Equatorial Guinea possesses sovereignty of the islands of

Mbanie Island territorial dispute — The International Court of Justice rules 13–2 that Equatorial Guinea possesses sovereignty of the islands of Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros in a territorial dispute with Gabon. [http

Lithuania files a lawsuit against Belarus with the International Court of Justice, accusing it of

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — Lithuania files a lawsuit against Belarus with the International Court of Justice, accusing it of orchestrating the migrant crisis and violating international law. [https://www.bal

The United Kingdom and European Union conclude a deal on travel, food and metals exports, fishing access, and

Post-Brexit United Kingdom relations with the European Union — The United Kingdom and European Union conclude a deal on travel, food and metals exports, fishing access, and border security. [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/19/

Russia bans Amnesty International as an undesirable organisation, accusing the group of openly supporting

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — Russia bans Amnesty International as an undesirable organisation, accusing the group of openly supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. [https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-bans

The trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and 80 other officials begins in Brasília.

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — The trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and 80 other officials begins in Brasília. Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting the 8 January Brasília attacks, faces up to

At least 84 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — At least 84 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/5/19/live-israel-kills-144-palestinians-targets-north-gaza-hospital?up

Russia launches 273 drones at Ukraine, the largest such attack since the beginning of the war.

Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russia launches 273 drones at Ukraine, the largest such attack since the beginning of the war. The attack comes a day after a round of direct peace talks between the two countries,

The papal inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV is held at St.

Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV — The papal inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV is held at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. [https://news.sky.com/story/pope-leo-inauguration-live-world-leaders-and-royals-to-attend

Seventeen people are killed and several others are injured in a building fire in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

2025 Gulzar Houz fire — Seventeen people are killed and several others are injured in a building fire in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [https://www.dw.com/en/india-building-fire-kills-17-in-hyderabad/a-725

A court in Shiraz, Iran, sentences three people to death over two attacks on a Shiite shrine in 2022 and 2023

Capital punishment in Iran — A court in Shiraz, Iran, sentences three people to death over two attacks on a Shiite shrine in 2022 and 2023 in Shiraz and several to others to different prison terms. [https://ww

Incumbent mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski leads the first round of the Polish presidential elections with

2025 Polish presidential election — Incumbent mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski leads the first round of the Polish presidential elections with 31.4% of the vote, followed by Karol Nawrocki with 29.5%. As no candidat

In men's volleyball, Umbria Volley Perugia beats Warta Zawiercie 3–2 to win the CEV Champions League.

2024–25 CEV Champions League — In men's volleyball, Umbria Volley Perugia beats Warta Zawiercie 3–2 to win the CEV Champions League. [https://volleytimes.com/2025/05/18/champions-league-perugia-rejected-alurons-

At least 21 people are killed, including the perpetrator, and 15 others are injured in a suicide bombing at

2025 Mogadishu military base bombing — At least 21 people are killed, including the perpetrator, and 15 others are injured in a suicide bombing at the entrance of a military base in Mogadishu, Somalia. [https://www.reut

Six people are killed and eleven others are injured in a mining accident at a gold mine in Mwakitolyo

2025 Gulzar Houz fire — Six people are killed and eleven others are injured in a mining accident at a gold mine in Mwakitolyo Village, Shinyanga Urban District, Tanzania. [https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tan