Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from 8-9 May, coinciding with Victory Day commemorations, while threatening a massive missile strike on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the event. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his own ceasefire starting 5-6 May.

Britain’s security services have raised the terrorism threat level to “severe”, indicating an attack is “highly likely in the next six months.” This announcement follows a recent conviction related to terrorism, underscoring heightened security concerns within the UK.

France’s Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, oversaw a huge free party at a military firing range, drawing 17,000 to 40,000 attendees since Friday. Despite no major incidents, he affirmed the government’s resolve against such events, warning of heightened penalties and ongoing security presence amid safety concerns over unexploded ordnance.

Russia launched a ballistic missile at Mykolaiv early on Sunday, injuring five individuals. This strike is part of a broader assault involving hundreds of drones and missiles, leading to at least 10 fatalities and over 70 injuries across Ukraine within 24 hours, according to officials.

Deep below the Alps, tunnelling machines are constructing the longest railway tunnel in the world at the Brenner Pass. This engineering project aims to enhance transport links across Europe, significantly reducing travel time and improving connectivity through the mountainous region.

A rescued humpback whale has been released from a shallow Baltic Sea bay near Poel, according to a private rescue initiative. The current condition of the whale remains unclear following its rescue and rehabilitation efforts.