Russia declares victory in capturing the city of Mariupol.
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May 21, 2022 (Saturday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
United States President Joe Biden signs into law a bill that would provide $40 billion in military and economic aid for Ukraine, replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine, fund European Command operations, and address the global food crisis.
A 17-year-old member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad is killed and another is injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers in Kafr Dan, Jenin Governorate.
Business and economy
Russia's Gazprom suspends natural gas exports to Finland over Finland's refusal to comply with Russia's demand that gas be paid for in rubles.
Disasters and accidents
Two workers are killed in an accident at the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. Authorities temporarily shut down the mine.
At least nine people are dead after a derecho moves across portions of Central Canada.
Health and environment
The Philippines reports its first case of the Omicron BA.4 variant in a person who recently travelled to the Middle East.
Politics and elections
ABC News Australia declares that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the current government have been defeated by Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party. However, the number of seats to declare a majority or minority government is uncertain.
Science and technology
An early heat wave in the United States sets all-time high records for May 21 in several cities in Texas, Mississippi, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and ties them for some other areas, particularly in the Northeast.
Sports
In association football, Olympique Lyonnais defeat Barcelona 3–1 in the final at Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, to win their eighth UEFA Women's Champions League title.
In basketball, Anadolu Efes defeat Real Madrid 58–57 in the championship game at Štark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, to win their second EuroLeague title.
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