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The people of 4 May
5 people in 5 stories, 35 deaths recorded, 2025
Osman Digna
Sudanese Ansar military commander (1836–1926)
The Rapid Support Forces launch drone attacks on Port Sudan's international civilian and military airport. Drones also hit an ammunition depot at Osman Digna Air Base, causing damage but no casualties.
Conflict · 4 May
Mike Lynch
British businessman (1965–2024)
Marine salvage experts begin operations to recover the superyacht Bayesian which sank in August 2024 and killed seven people, including British billionaire tech magnate Mike Lynch and members of his family.
Disasters · 4 May
George Simion
Romanian activist and politician (born 1986)
The first round of the Romanian presidential election is held with eleven candidates on the ballot. George Simion leads the first round with 40% of the vote. As no candidate has won over 50% of the vote, a run-off between the first two candidates will be held on May 18.
Politics · 4 May
Lady Gaga
American singer, songwriter and actress (born 1986)
Two people are arrested after planning to carry out attacks with improvised explosive devices at Lady Gaga's concert with more than two million attendees on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to gain notoriety on social media. The suspects spread hate speech, mainly against children, adolescents and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Crime & Justice · 4 May
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
U.S. president Donald Trump announces he will introduce 100% tariffs on foreign films brought into the United States.
Business · 4 May
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