Crisis in Venezuela (2012–present) Incumbent President Nicolás Maduro wins the presidential election amidst allegations of massive irregularities by his main rivals.
2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis The Spanish government blocks the appointment of the new councilors.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, with the support of the Workers' Party and Citizens Party, decides to maintain direct rule over Catalonia after the announcement of Quim Torra appointed government.
Yiannis Boutaris Mayor Yiannis Boutaris of Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, is hospitalized after being assaulted by a group of nationalists at a Greek genocide remembrance event.
Cyclone Sagar Cyclone Sagar makes landfall in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, killing at least 16 people.
May 2018 Lava continues spewing from fissures on Kilauea, Hawaii, reaching the Pacific Ocean and critically injuring one person.