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The people of 5 May
3 people in 3 stories, 20 deaths recorded, 2025
Zhao Xintong
Chinese snooker player (born 1997)
In snooker, Zhao Xintong of China defeats three-time champion Mark Williams of Wales 18–12 at the World Snooker Championship to win his first championship, becoming the first amateur player and the first player from China to do so.
Sport · 5 May · with Mark Williams
Dick Schoof
Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2024 to 2026
Five pro-Palestinian protesters are arrested by police during a World War II anniversary event in Wageningen, Netherlands, after throwing a smoke bomb onto the stage during a speech by Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof while Polish prime minister Donald Tusk was visiting, and holding up banners and flags.
Crime & Justice · 5 May · with Donald Tusk
Pope Francis
Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025
The Vatican announces that it will convert and donate a Popemobile into a mobile health clinic for wounded children in Gaza, Palestine, in accordance with one of Pope Francis' final wishes.
World · 5 May
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