Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a victory speech after his Liberal Party won the federal election, warning against US President Donald Trump’s intentions. Carney claimed that Trump is trying to break Canada so that America can own it, stating "President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us." Despite this, Carney promised to meet with Trump and vowed to "win this trade war with America."

President Donald Trump declared war on Jeff Bezos after Amazon announced it would include the cost of tariffs on the price tag for products, calling the move "a hostile and political act" against America. The White House publicly slammed the retailer's decision, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that President Trump's message was clear: this is a hostile and political act by Amazon.

Canadians will vote in a pivotal election on Monday, which has been transformed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and comments about making Canada the "51st state." The Conservatives initially appeared certain to win, but Trump's actions have injected life into the Liberal Party. The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race is tightening. The election has been dominated by discussions of Trump's impact on Canada, with many viewing it as a referendum on how Canada should approach the US president.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, starting from May 8th and lasting until May 11th. The Kremlin stated that the ceasefire was based on humanitarian considerations, but Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for an immediate ceasefire lasting at least 30 days. US President Donald Trump also expressed his desire for a permanent ceasefire. This announcement comes during a critical week for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with Washington trying to broker a deal between the two sides.