Armed conflicts and attacks

Ukrainian forces launch a missile strike on an oil terminal in Luhansk, causing a large fire and injuring at least five workers. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-forces-hit-oil-depot-russian-held-city-local-leader-says-2024-05-07/

Armed conflicts and attacks

At least 27 people are killed by Israeli airstrikes in Rafah. (Al Jazeera) (AP)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/5/7/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-blasts-rafah-fate-of-ceasefire-uncertain
• https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-humanitarian-aid-8659eae6e0a7362504f0aa4aa4be53e0

Armed conflicts and attacks

The death toll from rocket strikes on an IDP camp in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, increases to 18. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/death-toll-strikes-eastern-congo-camps-rises-18-2024-05-07/

Disasters and accidents

A FedEx warehouse in Portage, Michigan, United States, is destroyed by a tornado. (Detroit Free Press)

• https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/07/tornado-confirmed-in-michigan/73605562007/

Politics and elections

Dutch police end a pro-Palestinian occupation at the University of Amsterdam. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-police-end-pro-palestinian-demonstration-amsterdam-university-2024-05-07/

Politics and elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin is inaugurated for a fifth six-year term. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-vladimir-putin-sworn-president-fifth-term-2024-05-07/