May 22, 2006 (Monday)
- For the first time in 175 years a brown bear touched German soil by entering Bavarian territory. The brown bear killed several sheep and caused minor property damage. Even Germany's WWF branch agrees that the bear should be captured or killed because it presents a threat to people. The animal, called Bear JJ1 or "Bruno", is shot dead on June 26. (BBC),1, (BBC),2
- Prime Minister Tony Blair declares that British troops should be out of Iraq within four years. (Globe and Mail)
- U.S. congressman William J. Jefferson (D-La) refuses to resign, as he denies allegations of bribery after an FBI weekend raid of his office. (New York Times)