Armed Conflicts and Attacks

Russian forces take control of Berdychi, Donetsk Oblast. (Al-Arabiya News)

• https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/05/02/russia-claims-control-of-berdychi-in-eastern-ukraine

International relations

South Korea raises its terrorism alert level to the second highest level, citing strong chances of an attack from North Korea on its overseas diplomatic offices. (Reuters)(The Korea Herald)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-raises-diplomatic-alert-levels-citing-north-korea-threats-2024-05-02/
• https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240502050834

Politics and elections

Jeremiah Manele is elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/solomon-islands-prime-minister-jeremiah-manale-fcf911d376d56f9ee8d235fb885c9bc6

Politics and elections

The United Kingdom holds local elections, as well as a parliamentary by-election. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68609729

Politics and elections

Police storm the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles, arresting protesters and dismantling the encampment. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/us/california-police-flatten-pro-palestinian-camp-ucla-arrest-protesters-2024-05-02/