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The people of 5 January
5 people in 5 stories, 41 deaths recorded, 2025
Christian Stocker
Chancellor of Austria since 2025
The ruling Austrian People's Party appoints Christian Stocker as its acting chairman to succeed Karl Nehammer, who resigned as party leader and Chancellor of Austria yesterday. Stocker says that he is open to negotiate with the Freedom Party of Austria to form the new post-election coalition government.
Politics · 5 Jan · with Karl Nehammer
Brady Corbet
American filmmaker and actor (born 1988)
The film Emilia Pérez and the television series Shōgun win the most awards at the 82nd Golden Globes with four each. The Brutalist wins the awards for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director (Brady Corbet) and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Adrien Brody.
Culture · 5 Jan · with Adrien Brody
Shadi al-Waisi
Syrian politician (born 1985)
Resurfaced videos show Syrian Justice Minister Shadi al-Waisi overseeing the execution of two women in 2015 on prostitution charges according to Sharia.
Crime & Justice · 5 Jan
Fernanda Torres
Brazilian actress and writer (born 1965)
Fernanda Torres becomes the first Brazilian actress to win the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance in I'm Still Here.
Culture · 5 Jan
Jorge Glas
Vice President of Ecuador from 2013 to 2018
Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas is evacuated from La Roca Prison in Guayaquil following an alleged assassination attempt.
Crime & Justice · 5 Jan
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