The people of 5 May

The Parliament of Romania votes 281–4 to pass a motion of no confidence, called by the Social Democratic Party and Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against prime minister Ilie Bolojan.

Politics · 5 May

As a result of the motion of no confidence against Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan, exchange rates between the Romanian leu and the euro rise to their highest level in history as the leu's value plummets.

Business · 5 May

U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio and U.S. military leaders, including U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth, say that the ceasefire is holding despite recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Strait of Hormuz.

Conflict · 5 May · with Pete Hegseth

U.S. president Donald Trump announces a pause in Operation Project Freedom aimed at helping ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, citing Pakistan's request to do so and progress in negotiations.

Conflict · 5 May

In Pasig, Philippines, the National Bureau of Investigation arrests the founder of an online news site, Peanut Gallery Media Network, and four other people, in an entrapment operation for an alleged extortion attempt on former House speaker Martin Romualdez.

Crime & Justice · 5 May

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear announces emergency regulations in effort to combat the high gas prices in Kentucky as a result of the war.

Business · 5 May

Louise Arbour is announced by prime minister Mark Carney as the next governor general of Canada.

Politics · 5 May · with Mark Carney

President Nicușor Dan refuses the possibility of holding snap elections, saying that a new government will be formed comprising a coalition of pro-Western parties.

Politics · 5 May