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Armed Forces of Ukraine still hold several buildings in Bakhmut – official

Pravda Ukraine Strikes by Russian troops have completely destroyed the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, but Ukraine’s Defence Forces continue to hold positions in the southwestern part of the city, said Serhii Cherevatyi, the spokesman for the Eastern Group of Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403162/

Michelle Wu, Boston’s New Mayor, Seeks Big Change. Old Power Brokers Push Back.

New York Times Mayor Michelle Wu is striving to keep her campaign promises, but powerful lobbies are throwing up roadblocks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/michelle-wu-boston-mayor.html

Tim Scott’s Run for President Shines a Spotlight on Black Republicans

New York Times The South Carolina senator’s bid for the White House — as the sole Black Republican in the Senate — could raise not only his profile, but those of Black conservatives across the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/politics/tim-scott-black-republicans.html

Happenings for the Week of May 21

Wall Street Journal Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne keep things friendly in ‘Platonic,’ an exhibition focuses on Van Gogh’s stunning trees, the Spoleto Festival returns and more. https://www.wsj.com/articles/happenings-for-the-week-of-may-21-airdigital-b278e8

Russian-installed official says Kyiv struck port city with British Storm Shadow missiles

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743721

Iran says ‘terrorist’ group linked to Israel has been arrested – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743720

Moscow Claims Control of Bakhmut, While Kyiv Denies It Has Lost City

Wall Street Journal Ukraine said it still holds part of the city that has been obliterated by months of relentless fighting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/moscow-claims-control-of-bakhmut-while-kyiv-denies-it-has-lost-city-bfdd8296

St. Lucia deputy prime minister to visit Taiwan

Taipei, May 21 (CNA) Ernest Hilaire, deputy prime minister of Taiwan’s Caribbean ally Saint Lucia, is scheduled to visit Taiwan for five days starting Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305210007

Ukraine shells Zaporozhye Region’s Berdyansk with Storm Shadow missiles — politician

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. There are no casualties https://tass.com/emergencies/1620711

Officer probed for beating man who rampaged through Taoyuan 7-Eleven

Taoyuan, May 21 (CNA) A police officer in Taoyuan’s Zhongli District is being investigated on suspicion of assault for striking a man who rampaged through a convenience store on Saturday 10 times with his baton after the man had been subdued. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305210006