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The people of 2 May
4 people in 4 stories, 31 deaths recorded, 2026
Cherie DeVaux
American racehorse trainer (born 1981)
In horse racing, American horse Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby after entering the race with 24–1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the derby.
Sport · 2 May
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
United States president Donald Trump says that he is reviewing Iran's new proposal to end the war.
Conflict · 2 May
Dalton Tagelagi
Prime Minister of Niue since 2020
Niueans vote to elect 20 members of the Assembly amid a cost-of-living crisis. Incumbent prime minister Dalton Tagelagi is running for re-election in Alofi South, seeking a third term in office.
Politics · 2 May
Lai Ching-te
President of the Republic of China since 2024
Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini after an earlier trip was cancelled when several countries revoked overflight permissions, a move attributed by Taiwanese officials to pressure from China.
World · 2 May
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