May 22, 2021 (2021-05-22) (Saturday)
Arts and culture
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Australia reports that it is suffering a plague of mice across New South Wales, from the Queensland border all the way to Victoria. Mice are chewing through walls and ceilings, and are estimated to have caused $100 million in damage to crops and grain stores. Homeowners setting traps are reporting catching 500 to 600 mice per night. (9News)
International relations
Law and crime
Politics and elections
Sports