May 14, 2022 (Saturday)

Ten people are killed and three others injured after a gunman opens fire in a Tops Friendly Markets supermarket in Buffalo, New York, United States. The shooter, a self-described white supremacist, is taken into custody.

Fifteen civilians and three VPD volunteers are killed during a shooting attack against their convoy in Kompienga.

Twenty people, including eight VPD volunteers, are killed during an attack in the town of Guessel.

Six people are killed during an attack in Markoye.

Kalush Orchestra, representing Ukraine, wins the Grand Final with the song "Stefania".

Venezuela announces that it will sell 5–10% shares in state-owned companies to private investors in order to help fund state enterprises.

India bans wheat exports with immediate effect after the heat wave causes yields to be lower than expected. Exceptions will be made if wheat is requested by governments, or for food security needs.

Outgoing South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov announces that a referendum on joining Russia will be held on July 17.

The Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates appoints Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the country's new president, who also inherits the Emirate of Abu Dhabi after the death of his half-brother Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.