Hamas strongly condemns and "will do its best not to let the people's trust fail"; Israeli tanks enter Rafah, Putin starts a new term
On May 7, Putin was sworn in as the eighth president of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin, officially opening his six-year presidential term. In his inaugural speech, Putin expressed his gratitude to the Russian people for their support. He said that strategic dialogue with the West can be carried out, but it must be promoted on the basis of equality. He also said that he would do his best not to let the people's trust fail.
On May 7, the inauguration ceremony of Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin was held in the Kremlin.
On May 7, the inauguration ceremony of Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin was held in Moscow.
On May 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his inaugural speech at the Kremlin in Moscow. Photo by Cao Yang
On May 7, Russian people watched the inauguration of President-elect Putin.
Stamps commemorating the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin on display
On May 7, stamps commemorating the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin were displayed at the Russian General Post Office.
On May 7, a woman stamped stamps commemorating the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Russian General Post Office.
Swinney appointed as Scotland's First Minister for Local Government
On May 7, the Scottish Local Assembly in the United Kingdom voted to confirm John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, as Chief Minister of Local Government in Scotland.
On May 7, John Swinney and his wife arrived at the official residence in Edinburgh, Scotland, England.
Hamas strongly condemns Israeli tanks entering Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on the morning of May 7 saying that the Israeli army had taken control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah Port. Hamas strongly condemned this.
On May 7, Rafah in the Gaza Strip was hit by an air strike by the Israeli army, causing thick smoke to billow.
Since the early morning of May 7, the Israeli army has intensively bombed the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 20 people.
On May 7, in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, residents inspected the ruins after Israeli bombing.
On May 7, a man held a child who was killed in an Israeli airstrike at a hospital in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Nearly 13 million people in the United States are at risk from extreme weather
On May 7, according to the forecast of the US Meteorological Department, nearly 13 million people in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio in the United States are facing the threat of severe weather due to the storm. Previously, Oklahoma was hit by a tornado, killing one person.
According to reports from the National Weather Service, the small town of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, encountered a powerful tornado on the evening of the 6th. This small town of about 1,000 people was almost flattened. As the storm system moves eastward, residents in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio will face the threat of extreme weather such as frequent strong winds, lightning, tornadoes and large hail larger than 5 centimeters in diameter.
On May 7, Barnsdall, Oklahoma, USA was hit by a tornado. Houses and buildings were severely damaged and devastated.
Since April 29, continuous heavy rains have fallen in the Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil, causing natural disasters such as floods and landslides.
On May 6, the Bellario Stadium was flooded in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Recently, parts of Otsoloapan, Mexico, have been hit by wildfires.
On May 6, volunteer firefighters participated in firefighting operations in Otso Loapan, Mexico.
Argentina's 10,000-peso banknote goes into circulation
The Central Bank of Argentina announced on May 7 that the 10,000 peso denomination banknote will begin circulation from now on. This is currently the largest denomination banknote in circulation in Argentina.
The obverse of the Argentinian 10,000 peso banknote.
The back of the Argentinian 10,000 peso banknote.
A few days ago, the Stade de France in northern Paris laid two dark and light purple tracks for Olympic track and field events. This is also the first time a purple track has appeared in an Olympic track and field venue.
On May 7, workers were working next to the sand pit of the Stade de France.
French large-scale puppet show "La Fontaine's Fables" debuts in Changsha
From May 6th to 8th, the French large-scale puppet show "La Fontaine's Fables" was performed at the International Financial Center in Changsha, Hunan. This performance is a performance project of the "2024 Sino-French Cultural Spring - Special Presentation of the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and France". The French Archibald Caramante Theater Company performs the French writer La Fontaine in the form of giant puppets and aerial dance. He wrote the classic fables "The Red Balloon" and "The Rooster and the Stork".
On May 7, at Changsha International Financial Center, actors interacted with the audience after the performance. Photo by Chen Zhenhai
"Glowing" mushrooms appear in Wakayama, Japan! Glowing green in the dark night
On May 7, Mycena mushrooms glowed green in the woods of Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan.
