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The people of 5 February
5 people in 5 stories, 34 deaths recorded, 2025
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Demonstrators gather in cities across the United States to protest against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, his second administration, Elon Musk and Project 2025.
Politics · 5 Feb · with Elon Musk
Aga Khan V
50th Imam of the Nizari Isma'ili community
Rahim al-Hussaini is named as Aga Khan V and 50th Imam of Nizari Isma'ilism, succeeding his late father Prince Karim Aga Khan (Aga Khan IV).
Culture · 5 Feb · with Aga Khan IV
Sara Duterte
Vice President of the Philippines since 2022
The House of Representatives of the Philippines formally impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate is now set to conduct a trial.
Politics · 5 Feb
Manuel Adorni
Argentine politician
Argentinian presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni announces that the President Javier Milei has signed a decree modifying the 2012 Gender Identity Law, that allows transgender people to be treated according to their gender identity and have their documents be registered with the corresponding name and gender, to exclude people under the age of 18 to access gender-affirming care.
Politics · 5 Feb · with Javier Milei
Angela Rayner
British politician and government minister
United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announces that Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, London, will be demolished following a meeting with bereaved relatives and survivors of the 2017 fire.
Disasters · 5 Feb
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