Armed conflicts and attacks

Russia captures the village of Arkhanhelske in Donetsk Oblast. (The Moscow Times)

• https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/05/25/russia-says-captured-another-village-in-east-ukraine-a85223

Politics and elections

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces plans to conscript young persons with an option for alternative civilian service if the Conservative Party wins the upcoming election. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpddxy9r4mdo

Sports

Bayer Leverkusen win their second DFB-Pokal title after beating 1. FC Kaiserslautern by a score of 1–0 in the final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, completing the first unbeaten double-winning season in German football. (The New York Times)

• https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519158/2024/05/26/leverkusen-win-dfb-pokal-unbeaten/

Sports

Manchester United win their 13th FA Cup title after beating the defending champions, Manchester City, by a score of 2–1 in the final at Wembley Stadium in London, England. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/25/manchester-city-manchester-united-fa-cup-final-match-report