France has closed its embassy in Sudan until further notice, the French government said.

According to the TASS news agency: The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that three Ukrainian naval drones attempted to attack the Russian fleet in Sevastopol, and all three drones were destroyed.

The European Council has adopted the seventh round of sanctions against Iran.

Brazilian President Lula: Our interest rates are too high.

Tesla: Macroeconomic and industry trends have had an impact on vehicle pricing and order rates, which is likely to continue and further impact operating margins.

Tesla: As long as macroeconomic factors support our current sales trends, we expect our self-financing capabilities to continue.

Florida Governor DeSantis: We believe that the Florida market is a great opportunity for Japanese investment.

Bundesbank: The German economy likely expanded in the first quarter, more than expected.

Vice President of Renault Software Factory: GPT may make cars "more humane".

Vice President of Renault Software Factory: In addition to Google, Renault "can have" other artificial intelligence partners in Silicon Valley.

USGS: 5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to listen to public criticism of the VAT.

Credit Suisse U.S. stocks rose to 3% before the market.

The Russian ruble extended gains against the dollar, rising above 81 for the first time since April 10, up about 1% on the day.

Kremlin: will continue to work on the Lachin Corridor negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, there is no alternative to the 2020 ceasefire agreement.

Kremlin: Putin will decide in due course whether to attend BRICS summit in South Africa.

Market news: Russia urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to abide by the ceasefire agreement.

The CEO of Philippine mining company Nickel Asia said that two more mines will be opened.

Two North Sea oil platforms have been shut down because of the strike, the union said.