Russian Defence Ministry said 216 Ukrainian drones were shot down across Russian regions and over the Black Sea within six hours.

China Real Estate Daily reports Xiamen second‑hand home prices rose for a third consecutive month. CRIC’s Xiamen monitor shows May 2026 online signings for second‑hand residential units at 2,345 units (228,100 sq m): MoM -18.7% in units and -13.8% in area, YoY +37.1% in units and +33.7% in area; this is the third month above a 2,200‑unit baseline. The new‑home market has also reached a stabilization point, reversing prior MoM declines. Outlook: structural repair in the Xiamen housing market is expected to continue into H2 2026; near term, developers’ mid‑year sales push in June may lift new supply and release rigid (owner‑occupier) demand, while resales sustain a mild recovery.

UK Environment Secretary Reynolds said holding a leadership contest poses substantial risk.