Taiwan reports a record 46,536 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time the country has reported more than 40,000 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (Focus Taiwan)
Wildfires in 2022 Eight people are killed and 17 others injured during wildfires in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia, Russia, that destroy hundreds of buildings in 16 settlements. The Federal Agency for Forestry blames high winds for worsening the fires and impacting firefighting efforts. (Reuters)
A small plane crashes in Cameroon with eleven people on board. It is unknown if any casualties occurred. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 passes a threshold of 1 million confirmed deaths in the United States, according to a Reuters tally. Some news outlets declared that the 1 million mark was reached a week earlier. (Reuters) (NBC)
European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea announces its first COVID-19 outbreak. (AP) Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un orders a national lockdown. (Financial Times)
North Korea announces its first COVID-19 outbreak. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea says that six people have died and 187,800 others have been quarantined due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea says that six people have died and 187,800 others have been quarantined due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak. (The New York Times)
2022 New Mexico wildfires The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico, U.S, grows to 300,000 acres, becoming the largest wildfire in the state's history. (CNN)
Fourteen people are killed and 19 others are injured after a tourist bus crashes into a billboard in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia. (AP)
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico, U.S, grows to 300,000 acres, becoming the largest wildfire in the state's history. (CNN)
Wildfires in 2022 2022 New Mexico wildfires The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico, U.S, grows to 300,000 acres, becoming the largest wildfire in the state's history. (CNN)
Allianz's American asset management unit pleads guilty to criminal securities fraud and agrees to pay $5.8 billion to those who have been misled about the risk of investing in some hedge funds that collapsed with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to more than $1 billion to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Bloomberg) (Reuters)
Eleven people are killed after heavy rain causes floods and landslides in India. (AP)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Spain has confirmed the diagnoses of seven monkeypox cases, with many others still being tested, amid an unusual outbreak in Europe. (AP) Bavarian Nordic announces that it will supply the Imvanex vaccine to Europe in response to the monkeypox outbreak. (GlobeNewswire)
Bavarian Nordic announces that it will supply the Imvanex vaccine to Europe in response to the monkeypox outbreak. (GlobeNewswire)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana India reports their first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in Hyderabad, Telangana. (Mint)
COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana India reports their first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in Hyderabad, Telangana. (Mint)
Fourteen people are killed and 20 others are injured after a bus's brakes malfunction, causing it to crash on a highway in Jalisco, Mexico. (Reuters)
Spain has confirmed the diagnoses of seven monkeypox cases, with many others still being tested, amid an unusual outbreak in Europe. (AP)
2022 monkeypox outbreak The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak. (The Washington Post) (The Globe and Mail) Spain confirms 30 monkeypox cases, becoming the country with the most reported cases. (La Vanguardia) Australia and Israel announce their first suspected cases of monkeypox, both in people who had recently travelled to Europe. (Reuters) (Times of Israel) Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands confirm their first cases of monkeypox. (Deutsche Welle) (Reuters)
The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak. (The Washington Post) (The Globe and Mail)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Switzerland and Israel confirm their first cases of monkeypox. (Al Jazeera) Greece and Norway report their first suspected cases of monkeypox. (Reuters) (Keep Talking Greece)
At least 57 people are dead after severe flooding in eastern India and Bangladesh. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a 19-year-old woman. (The Hindu) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a person who recently travelled to the Middle East. (The Philippine Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a 19-year-old woman. (The Hindu) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a person who recently travelled to the Middle East. (The Philippine Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a 19-year-old woman. (The Hindu)
COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a 19-year-old woman. (The Hindu)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a person who recently travelled to the Middle East. (The Philippine Star)
Three people are killed and more than 30 are injured in a bus crash on the motorway near Mealhada, Portugal. (Today 90)
Weather of 2022 May 2022 Canadian derecho At least nine people are dead after a derecho moves across portions of Central Canada. (CP24) (CTV News) At least 57 people are dead after severe flooding in eastern India and Bangladesh. (BBC News)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Austria confirms its first case of monkeypox. (Reuters) Poland reports its first case of monkeypox. (Hindustan Times) Argentina reports its first suspected case of monkeypox. (Reuters) Belgium becomes the first country to introduce a monkeypox quarantine. (Politico EU)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Oman Oman announces that it will repeal all COVID-19 restrictions, including its mask mandate. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oman Oman announces that it will repeal all COVID-19 restrictions, including its mask mandate. (AP)
2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods 300 people are displaced by new flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (AP)
300 people are displaced by new flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana Telangana reports its first case of the Omicron BA.5 variant in an 80-year old person with no history of travel. (The Indian Express) COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing Beijing extends its stay-at-home order for workers and students, and orders mass COVID-19 testing amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the city. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing Beijing extends its stay-at-home order for workers and students, and orders mass COVID-19 testing amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the city. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana Telangana reports its first case of the Omicron BA.5 variant in an 80-year old person with no history of travel. (The Indian Express)
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing Beijing extends its stay-at-home order for workers and students, and orders mass COVID-19 testing amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the city. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Emeritus Queen consort Sofía of Spain tests positive for COVID-19 after travelling to Miami, Florida, United States. (Diez Minutos)
COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana Telangana reports its first case of the Omicron BA.5 variant in an 80-year old person with no history of travel. (The Indian Express)
Pakistan launches a new anti-polio drive after a third case of the disease is reported in the country. (The Register Citizen)
Polio eradication, Polio in Pakistan Pakistan launches a new anti-polio drive after a third case of the disease is reported in the country. (The Register Citizen)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat reports its first case of the Omicron BA.5 variant in a person who traveled to South Africa. (The Quint)
COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat reports its first case of the Omicron BA.5 variant in a person who traveled to South Africa. (The Quint)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat Gujarat reports its first case of the Omicron BA.5 variant in a person who traveled to South Africa. (The Quint)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea The Korean Central News Agency reports that North Korea has a total of 3 million suspected cases of COVID-19. (Korea Herald)
Three people are killed when a drone is shot down and crashes in Sanaa, Yemen. (AP)
Two pilots are killed in Isfahan, Iran, when their fighter jet crashes. (Reuters)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Finland reports its first suspected case of monkeypox. (Reuters)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Canada reports 10 new cases of monkeypox, thereby bringing the total number of cases in the country to 26. (Reuters) Finland and Argentina confirm their first cases of monkeypox. (Reuters) (AP) Bolivia and Ecuador report suspected cases of monkeypox. (247 News Agency) (Big News Network)
A vehicle carrying 26 soldiers crashes in the Shyok River in Ladakh, India, killing seven soldiers. (The Hindu)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota reports 960 cases of COVID-19 and confirms their first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant. (Bismarck Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota reports 960 cases of COVID-19 and confirms their first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant. (Bismarck Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota reports 960 cases of COVID-19 and confirms their first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant. (Bismarck Tribune)
2022 Brazil floods and landslides At least 106 people are killed by mudslides and flooding in the Recife metropolitan area, Pernambuco, Brazil. (AP)
2022 monkeypox outbreak The Republic of Ireland, Malta, and Mexico confirm their first cases of monkeypox. (The Guardian) (Xinhua News Agency) (El Universal in Spanish) Iran reports its first suspected case of monkeypox. (IFP News)
At least 106 people are killed by mudslides and flooding in the Recife metropolitan area, Pernambuco, Brazil. (AP)
Fifteen people are killed and three others are missing after heavy rain causes flooding in southern China. (AP)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Pakistan and Afghanistan report their first suspected cases of monkeypox. (24 News HD) (See News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19. (CNN)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Thailand reports its first case of monkeypox. (ThaiPBS)
Five people are injured after a school bus crashes into a ditch and rolls over in Roztoka, Tarnów County, Poland. (AP)
Hurricane Agatha One person is killed in Tapachula, Chiapas, as Hurricane Agatha approaches Mexico. (Diario Presente)
One person is killed in Tapachula, Chiapas, as Hurricane Agatha approaches Mexico. (Diario Presente)
2022 monkeypox outbreak Hungary and Norway report their first cases of monkeypox. (Reuters) (Reuters 2)
An AIDC AT-3 crashes in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, killing the pilot. In response, the Taiwanese Air Force suspends training operations. (Reuters)
2022 Ya'an earthquake Four people are killed and 41 others injured by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan, China. (The Washington Post)
Earthquakes in 2022 2022 Ya'an earthquake Four people are killed and 41 others injured by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan, China. (The Washington Post)
Four people are killed and 41 others injured by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan, China. (The Washington Post)
