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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
May 4, 2026 - World 
Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt the Victory Day festivities.
U.S. sinks Iranian gunboats, downs missiles heading for ships in Strait of Hormuz
May 4, 2026 - World
U.S. forces on Monday sank six small Iranian gunboats and intercepted several drones and cruise missiles that were targeting military and commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz.
Havana boasts its first two modular homes as Cuba's capital disintegrates
May 4, 2026 - World
Cuba has unveiled Havana's first two modular homes using repurposed shipping containers, a critical step in a capital where once-majestic residences are collapsing.
Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage
May 4, 2026 - World 
Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west AfricaA refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing workers for joining a union has emerged as key to the UK government’s hopes of saving the summer holiday amid a jet fuel shortage.Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, said at the weekend that part of the answer to the strait of Hormuz crisis was to import more fuel from the US and west Africa. Continue reading...
Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
May 4, 2026 - World 
Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
May 5, 2026 - World 
May 5, 2026 - World
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