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The people of 1 May
10 people in 10 stories, 34 deaths recorded, 2025
Mike Waltz
American politician and diplomat (born 1974)
In the wake of the Signalgate scandal, Mike Waltz and Alex Nelson Wong resign as U.S. National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor respectively, marking the first resignations during the second Trump administration. U.S. President Donald Trump later nominates Waltz as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Crime & Justice · 1 May · with Alex Nelson Wong, Donald Trump
Hikmat al-Hijri
Spiritual leader of the Druze community in Syria
The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights reports that nine field executions were conducted against members of the Syrian Druze community amid an outbreak of sectarian clashes. Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri characterizes the killings as part of a "genocidal campaign".
Conflict · 1 May
Oleh Kiper
Governor of Odesa Oblast since 2023
An overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine, kills two people and injures 15 others. High-rise apartments, residential homes, a supermarket and a school were among those targeted, according to Governor of Odesa Oblast Oleh Kiper.
Conflict · 1 May
Mowafaq Tarif
Druzite religious leader (born 1963)
Israeli Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif appeals to Israel to intervene against ongoing massacres.
Conflict · 1 May
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
American judge (born 1969)
United States District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. rules that US President Donald Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, deeming the previous use of this power as having been improperly invoked.
Crime & Justice · 1 May · with Donald Trump
Joseph Kabila
President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo request the Senate to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila to face trial on charges of supporting a rebel uprising. The Justice Minister alleged that there is evidence implicating him in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and massacres of peaceful civilians and military personnel.
Crime & Justice · 1 May
Han Duck-soo
Prime Minister of South Korea (2007–2008; 2022–2025)
Acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo resigns, indicating a possible run in the upcoming presidential election.
Politics · 1 May
Choi Sang-mok
South Korean politician (born 1963)
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, the next person in the presidential line of succession, resigns a few hours later.
Politics · 1 May
Lee Jae-myung
President of South Korea since 2025
The Supreme Court of Korea overturns the acquittal judgement of Democratic Party presidential candidate and former leader Lee Jae-myung over violation of election law. The court orders the case to be sent back to Seoul High Court.
Crime & Justice · 1 May
Yoon Suk-yeol
President of South Korea from 2022 to 2025
The prosecutors of South Korea indict former president Yoon Suk-yeol of abuse of authority after he declared martial law in December 2024.
Crime & Justice · 1 May
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