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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 29 Chinese aircraft and 7 warships near the island on Tuesday, with 24 sorties crossing the Taiwan Strait median line. A separate clash between Chinese and Taiwanese coast guard vessels occurred in disputed South China Sea waters. China claims Taiwan as its territory while Taiwan rejects those claims.

Metropolitan Hilarion, former head of the Russian Orthodox Church's external relations department, was detained by Czech police on May 26 after an anonymous tip led to the discovery of small containers of white powder in his car. Forensic analysis identified the substance as banned, yet authorities released him without charge while the investigation continues. Russia protested the incident diplomatically, and Hilarion denied any connection via Telegram, citing improper search procedures.