- U.S. air strikes hit civilian areas in Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island in southern Iran, while the U.S. Navy also targeted an Iranian oil tanker in coastal waters. https://aje.news/9f8m0t?update=4554766
- Iran accused the United States of violating the ceasefire by targeting vessels and ports, while the Trump administration continued to insist the ceasefire is still in effect. https://aje.news/9f8m0t?update=4554737
- The Canvas learning management system, used by more than 7,000 universities and school districts worldwide, was taken offline after the hacking group ShinyHunters breached its parent company Instructure and claimed to have stolen roughly 275 million records, including names, email addresses, student IDs, and private messages between students and teachers. The group is threatening to release “several billions of private messages” unless Instructure pays a ransom by May 12. https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/05/millions-of-students-personal-data-stolen-in-major-education-cyberattack
- Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE again, with Iranian air defenses also active over western Tehran as both sides traded blows in what is becoming an increasingly dangerous cycle of escalation despite the nominal ceasefire. https://aje.news/9f8m0t?update=4554938
- Israel carried out more strikes in Lebanon, continuing operations that have killed more than 2,700 people since March 2 as the fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah shows no signs of slowing down. https://aje.news/9f8m0t?update=4555082
- Multiple villages in Mali were attacked as the country’s security crisis continues to spiral, with both al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Tuareg separatist fighters carrying out operations across the country while the military junta struggles to maintain control. https://apnews.com/article/mali-attacks-5c5d0aecfc51583225249c7b42f63fb2
- Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026, a 55 year old woman found dead on April 21 in Iwate prefecture, and authorities are investigating two more deaths this week that are suspected to be bear-related, including a 69 year old woman who went missing while picking wild plants in the mountains. Bear sightings this spring have already hit an eight-year high. https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/japan-confirm-years-first-fatal-bear-attack-2suspected/
- At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, a city in southeastern Mexico’s Tabasco state. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/7/huge-fire-at-mexican-fair-kills-five-people
- Texas A&M University is holding a field day event at the OD Butler research station to educate cattle producers about screwworm prevention and treatment, as confirmed cases of New World screwworm have been detected near the U.S.-Mexico border. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/od-butler-field-day-to-focus-on-screwworm-prevention-for-cattle-producers/ar-AA22zglB?ocid=BingNewsSerp
- Japan is holding expert discussions on whether members of the Imperial Family should be covered by the country’s human rights framework, as current constitutional interpretation places them in a unique legal category outside the protections afforded to ordinary citizens. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260508/p2a/00m/0na/016000c
- Venezuela’s Medical Federation said that medications the U.S. sent to the country as part of a humanitarian arrangement have not actually reached hospitals, contradicting claims by acting President Delcy Rodriguez that the aid was being distributed. https://alertas24.com/federacion-medica-insiste-en-que-medicamentos-enviados-por-ee-uu-no-han-llegado-a-los-hospitales-pese-a-declaraciones-de-delcy-rodriguez/
- Community groups in Saint Lucia have been invited to apply for funding to support anti-plastic pollution projects on the island. https://stluciatimes.com/180297/2026/05/saint-lucian-groups-invited-to-access-funding-for-anti-plastic-projects/
- Sudan reinforced its military positions along the Ethiopian border after accusing Addis Ababa and the UAE of coordinating drone strikes against Sudanese targets earlier in the week. https://sudantribune.com/article/313640
- Iran’s military claimed it caused “significant damage” to U.S. Navy ships in its latest wave of attacks using ballistic missiles, antiship cruise missiles, and explosive drones, though the Pentagon has not confirmed any damage to American vessels. https://x.com/iran/status/2052623324291768576?s=46
- Panama has seen noticeable improvements in its international financial risk ratings, moving into a stronger position among countries in the region with lower financial risk levels. https://www.prensa.com/economia/panama-se-coloca-entre-los-mejores-paises-con-menor-riesgo-financiero-de-la-region/
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