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
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)
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)
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
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
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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