Florent Montaclair, a professor of language science, faces criminal charges including forgery and fraud as a Montbéliard investigation scrutinises his alleged fabricated academic credentials. His fictitious organisation, claiming prestigious awards, has been exposed, leading to his expulsion from Marie & Louis Pasteur University.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, is appealing to France for independently verified proof of his mother’s life after her transfer to house arrest by Myanmar’s military junta. Aris expressed concerns over her health, requiring guarantees of medical care and legal access following years of no communication.

Reports indicate that the recent tragic event in Portugal primarily affected undocumented foreigners, homeless individuals, and drug users. Authorities are focusing on the demographics of the victims as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that Egypt has received a fourth shipment of stolen Ukrainian grain transported via Russia, accusing Cairo of breaching its commitments. This development raises ongoing concerns regarding Ukraine’s agricultural sovereignty and international grain trafficking.

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.