Friday

The people of 1 May

5 people in 5 stories, 29 deaths recorded, 2026

Gaston Browne

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda since 2014

  1. Official results from yesterday's election indicated that the ABLP led by Antiguan prime minister Gaston Browne won 15 of 17 seats, while UPP leader Jamale Pringle and BPM leader Trevor Walker each retained their own seats. Browne is sworn in for a fourth term in office.

    Politics · 1 May · with Jamale Pringle, Trevor Walker

Leon Botstein

American conductor, educator (born 1946)

  1. Leon Botstein, president of Bard College in New York, U.S., announces his retirement over his ties to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Crime & Justice · 1 May · with Jeffrey Epstein

Donald Trump

President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  1. U.S. president Donald Trump notifies Congress that it is planning to close the Civil-Military Coordination Center. The Board of Peace denies such reports.

    Conflict · 1 May

Delcy Rodríguez

Acting president of Venezuela since 2026

  1. Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez raises the minimum income package by 26.3% to US$240 and increases pensions to $70, as the government responds to protests over low wages amid high inflation.

    Business · 1 May

Rubén Rocha Moya

Mexican politician

  1. Rubén Rocha Moya announces he will temporarily step down as governor of Sinaloa, Mexico, after the U.S. files charges alleging links to the Sinaloa Cartel.

    Crime & Justice · 1 May

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