Key Stories

• Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage — Ukraine reports a heavy wave of over 700 drones and missiles targeting the country, including a devastating strike on Kyiv that left at least 17 people dead and dozens injured. A UN aid convoy was also hit by drone strikes in Kherson during the escalation.

• One Nation leads Australian polls for first time — Pauline Hansons One Nation party has surged to 32 percent in the latest Roy Morgan poll, marking the first time since World War II that a party other than Labor or the Liberals has held the top spot. The shift is largely attributed to growing public concern over mass immigration.

• Lupita Nyongo to star in Christopher Nolans The Odyssey — The Oscar-winning actress will take on dual roles as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Nolans upcoming film. The production is also making headlines for meeting strict diversity and inclusion standards required for Academy Award eligibility.

Summary

Ukraine is reeling from one of the most intense drone and missile attacks of the war so far, while Australian politics has been turned upside down by a historic shift in voter sentiment. Meanwhile, Hollywood is buzzing with casting news for a major retelling of a classic epic.

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UN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine’s Kherson

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Lupita Nyong’o will play dual roles in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. Nyong’o will play Helen of Troy and her sister, Clytemnestra. Helen of Troy is known as “the most beautiful woman in the world” according to Greek mythology and is described as “the face that launched a thousand ships.” She was previously portrayed by Diane Kruger. To be eligible for Best Picture at the Oscars, a film must meet 2 out of these 4 standards: 1. At least 1 major role is from an underrepresented racial/ethnic group, or 30% of smaller roles are from underrepresented groups, or the story focuses on an underrepresented group. 2. At least 2 major creative leaders or department heads are fro

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🇦🇺 Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party become’s Australia’s largest party in an opinion poll for the first time ever as opposition to mass-immigration surges. Her party stands at 32% in the latest opinion poll from Roy Morgan. It’s the first time since the Second World War that a different party than the Labor Party or Liberal Party are on first place in a poll or election. The One Nation Party has seen record-fast growth, having won just 6% in the national election in May 2025. One Nation – 32% Labor Party – 28.5% Liberal Party – 16.5% The Greens – 11.5% Australians are now sending a clear signal that stopping mass-immigration is their primary political concern. The next election is expecte

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sky.comhttps://news.sky.com › story › ukraine-war-latest-two…Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of knowingly attacking …23 hours ago · Ukraine has been targeted in another night of heavy Russian attacks. Vladimir Putin’s forces fired more than 700 drones and missiles during their latest attack, according to Ukraine’s air …

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msn.comhttps://www.msn.com › en-us › news › world › russia…Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war …A huge wave of Russian strikes overnight targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens of others, according to Ukrainian authorities.

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reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com › world › ukraine-crisisUkraine and Russia at War News | Today’s Latest Stories | Reuters23 hours ago · Russia unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a two-day period since the war began, pounding the capital ‌Kyiv and other cities across the country with hundreds of drones,…

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Trump responds to Xi Jinping calling the U.S. “a declining nation” 🇺🇸🇨🇳

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War in Ukraine – check Kyiv Post’s daily updates and news today.

kyivpost.comhttps://www.kyivpost.com › topic › war-in-ukraineWar in Ukraine – check Kyiv Post’s daily updates and news today.1 day ago · The latest news and today’s updates on Russia’s full-scale invasion and the war in Ukraine in 2023. Kyiv Post brings you all this plus exclusive insights, op-eds and interviews.

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Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war …

msn.comhttps://www.msn.com › en-us › news › world › russia…Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war …A huge wave of Russian strikes overnight targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens of others, according to Ukrainian authorities.

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Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of knowingly attacking …

sky.comhttps://news.sky.com › story › ukraine-war-latest-two…Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of knowingly attacking …23 hours ago · Ukraine has been targeted in another night of heavy Russian attacks. Vladimir Putin’s forces fired more than 700 drones and missiles during their latest attack, according to Ukraine’s air …

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bloomberg.comhttps://www.bloomberg.com › latest › russia-ukraine-warWar in Ukraine: Trending News, Latest Updates, AnalysisMay 7, 2026 · See the latest on War in Ukraine. From breaking news to in-depth reporting, Bloomberg tracks the full story in real time.

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Russia bombards Ukraine despite Putin’s remarks about an end to the war …

apnews.comhttps://apnews.com › articleRussia bombards Ukraine despite Putin’s remarks about an end to the war …1 day ago · Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country.

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Google News – Russo-Ukrainian war

google.comhttps://news.google.com › topicsGoogle News – Russo-Ukrainian war – LatestRead full articles, watch videos, browse thousands of titles and more on the “Russo-Ukrainian war” topic with Google News.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv under major attack as Putin continues …

independent.co.ukhttps://www.independent.co.uk › news › world › europe › …Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv under major attack as Putin continues …23 hours ago · At least four people have been injured after Russia attacked Kyiv in a mass drone and missile attack in the early hours today, officials said. The overnight strikes followed on from one of …

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Ukraine and Russia at War News

reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com › world › ukraine-crisisUkraine and Russia at War News | Today’s Latest Stories | Reuters23 hours ago · Russia unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a two-day period since the war began, pounding the capital ‌Kyiv and other cities across the country with hundreds of drones,…

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Russia unleashes massive multiday attack on Ukraine following three-day ceasefire

Russian forces launched massive numbers of drones and missiles across Ukraine just days after the end of the three-day ceasefire.