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The people of 30 May
5 people in 7 stories, 30 deaths recorded, 2025
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
The United States Supreme Court rules that President Donald Trump can revoke the Biden administration's parole programme for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants, totaling over 530,000 people.
Politics · 30 May
U.S. president Donald Trump accuses China of violating the temporal suspension of tariffs accorded two weeks ago, while China accuses Trump of discriminatory restrictions against the country.
World · 30 May
U.S. president Donald Trump announces that the tariff on steel and aluminum imports will be doubled to 50%, potentially raising prices for housing, autos, and other goods.
Business · 30 May
Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift announces that she has reacquired the rights to her entire body of music and content, including the master recordings of her first six studio albums.
Culture · 30 May
Emmanuel Macron
President of France since 2017
French president Emmanuel Macron states that France may be willing to impose sanctions on Israel if humanitarian aid is blocked, and says a Palestinian state is a political necessity.
World · 30 May
Pavel Blažek
Minister of Justice of the Czech Republic (2012–2013; 2021–2025)
Czech Republic justice minister Pavel Blažek resigns after his ministry accepted a donation of bitcoins and sold them for about 1 billion Czech koruna (over US$45 million) earlier this year.
Crime & Justice · 30 May
Sidi Ould Tah
Mauritanian politician
The African Development Bank elects Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as its next president in a three round election between five candidates.
Business · 30 May
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