Today, the World Health Organization officially ended its Covid-19 Health Emergency—but also reasserted that the pandemic is not over. / STAT Russia sends drone attacks to Kyiv, and now claims the US was behind the drone that exploded above the Kremlin. / Reuters The leader of the Wagner Group threatens
Shell is accused of a "profiteering bonanza" after posting record first-quarter profits of more than $9.6 billion. / The Guardian France's finance minister explains to his critics why he's published five novels in the last four years: "It's a need.
Russia accuses Ukraine of sending a drone that exploded over the Kremlin—a claim Ukraine says is an excuse for "a large-scale terrorist attack." / Al Jazeera At this point, geopolitics have wholly infected space exploration—but maybe nations can work together to start picking up their space
China is increasingly barring people, including foreign executives, from leaving the country. / The Guardian Young Chinese people have been migrating to Sweden in record numbers, only to discover it's less than ideal. / Sixth Tone A Palestinian militant dies in an Israeli jail after three months of hunger strike—
For May Day, workers demonstrate in cities across Asia and Europe—including in France, where unions continue rallying against increasing the retirement age. / Associated Press Actually related: Searching for the best croissant in Paris. / YouTube "You have a completely different experience of transparency when you are the subject."
Florida changes its laws to allow DeSantis to run for president without first resigning as governor. / POLITICO Brazil's da Silva grants federal recognition of Indigenous lands, though progress may be slow with Bolsonaro allies controlling most of the Amazon states. / Associated Press Putin signs a decree allowing those
Diplomats in Sudan worry the longer the conflict rages, the more room for malign outside actors to fan the flames. / The Guardian An annual survey finds South Africans fed up with their prospects and their democracy. / The Conversation A consortium of scientific and public health experts chronicle the failures of
The UK blocks Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing concerns it would harm competition in cloud gaming. / Reuters How British American Tobacco circumvented sanctions in order to sell cigarettes to North Korea—a scheme that ended in a $635 million fine. / Financial Times Why the demise
President Joe Biden wants four more years in office "to finish the job." Here's a report card on some key pledges. / The Economist, Politico Some 14% of Biden's 2020 voters now prefer to support Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. / Wake Up to Politics This month,
China's ambassador to France questions the sovereignty of former Soviet states, a comment China afterward deemed "totally unacceptable." / The Guardian North Dakota becomes the latest state to ban abortion, with exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies in the first six weeks. / Associated Press An analysis
