Armed conflicts and attacks

Sources say that 70 people were killed in a new wave of attacks in central Mali the previous day. Al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claims responsibility. (Daily Beiruit) (Times of India)

• https://dailybeirut.com/en/world/mali-militant-attacks-death-toll-surpasses-70/
• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/over-70-killed-in-attacks-in-mali-al-qaeda-linked-jnim-claims-responsibility/amp_articleshow/130985336.cms

Armed conflicts and attacks

Supporters of the Mali military junta gather in Bamako gather to reaffirm their support of Transitional Council authorities. (Africanews)

• https://www.africanews.com/2026/05/10/mali-hundreds-rally-to-show-support-for-beleaguered-army-leader/

Armed conflicts and attacks

At least 21 police officers are killed and three others are injured in a car bomb, followed by gunfire and other explosions, at a checkpoint in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/9/three-police-officers-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-in-northwest-pakistan

Arts and culture

Exhibits from over 100 countries are shown on display including Belgium. (Brussels Times)

• https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2122328/belgian-performance-art-on-display-at-venice-biennale

Disasters and accidents

Four miners are found dead following an explosion at a coal mine in Cucunubá, Ubaté Province, Colombia. (AFP via Citizen Digital)

• https://citizen.digital/article/four-miners-dead-in-colombia-coal-mine-explosion-n382419