Romania A court in Romania rules that the human trafficking trial of British businessman Andrew Tate can proceed.
Budapest Thousands of people protest in Budapest, Hungary, demanding reforms to child protection laws.
Ukraine A court in Ukraine orders the arrest of agriculture minister Mykola Solskyi on a charge of illegal acquisition of land worth $7 million.
China–Palestine relations Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says that China will host unity talks between Hamas and Fatah.
Tornado outbreak A tornado outbreak in areas near Omaha, Nebraska, United States, leads to the issuance of multiple tornado emergencies across the states of Nebraska and Iowa.
Yemen Four expatriate workers from Yemen are killed by a drone attack in the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Moro conflict The Philippine Army announces that it has killed Nawapi Abdulsaid, an Abu Sayyaf militant, during a shootout two days ago in Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Philippines. Abdulsaid was involved in fifteen beheadings as well as in attacks against security forces.
Israeli–Palestinian conflict An 18-year-old woman is stabbed in Ramla, Israel, and is reported to be in "serious" condition.
Thirty rabbis and peace activists from the United States and Israel are arrested near the Gaza–Israel barrier while protesting to bring awareness to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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2024 NFL draft The first round of the NFL draft is held in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., with the Chicago Bears taking former USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.
Scottish National Party The Scottish National Party's coalition in the Scottish government with the Scottish Greens collapses as the Scottish National Party withdraws, although the party announces its intention to continue as a minority government. In response, the Scottish Conservatives call a no confidence vote against First Minister Humza Yousaf.
Haitian crisis Ariel Henry formally resigns as Prime Minister of Haiti and is replaced by the Transitional Presidential Council.
International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war The Arabic language spokesperson of the United States Department of State resigns in opposition to U.S. Gaza policy.
Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases The New York Court of Appeals overturns former American film producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in the state for rape by a vote of 4–3, and orders a new trial. However, Weinstein will still remain in prison on a 2022 conviction in California for rape.
Russia–NATO relations Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warns that Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they are deployed there.
2023–2024 El Niño event Floods and landslides have killed at least 155 people in Tanzania, according to Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
Floods caused by weeks of heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 38 people, according to the Red Cross.
Venice The city of Venice, Italy introduces an entry fee for day-trippers, trying to limit the overcrowds of tourists.
Spanish Prime Minister Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that he is considering resigning from office after the launch of a judicial investigation into his wife after accusations by a right-wing legal platform.
Buenos Aires Thousands of people protest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, against reductions in funding for universities made by President Javier Milei.
2024 North Macedonian presidential election The centre-right opposition candidate, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, wins the first round of the presidential election and will face incumbent president Stevo Pendarovski in the second round on 8 May.
Stabbing Three people are injured in a stabbing at the Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford, Wales. The suspect is arrested.
Moldova Moldova announces that it has brought a criminal case against Gagauzia governor Evghenia Guțul for using Russian funds to finance the now-banned Șor Party.
Human rights in Colombia The Government of Colombia issues a formal apology to the indigenous communities of the Amazon basin for their enslavement and mistreatment during the Amazon rubber boom in the 19th and 20th centuries.
AMIA bombing Argentina issues an arrest warrant via Interpol for Iranian interior minister Ahmad Vahidi in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires. Vahidi is currently believed to be in Sri Lanka.
National Security Act, 2024 US President Joe Biden signs the PAFACA Act into law. The act could result in video sharing platform TikTok being sold or banned in the United States.
2024 Kenya floods Widespread flooding occurs in Nairobi, Kenya, with tens of thousands of people affected.
France The union representing air traffic controllers in France cancels a planned 24-hour strike on Thursday, although a majority of flights have already been cancelled.
Russian invasion of Ukraine The United States announces a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine as part of a bill that was recently approved after being stalled in the US Congress for months. The package includes ammunition for artillery and air defense systems, along with armoured fighting vehicles.