Tuesday
The people of 26 May
8 people in 8 stories, 33 deaths recorded, 2026
Mohammed Odeh
Palestinian Hamas military leader (1974–2026)
Israel says that it has killed the new military chief of Hamas, Mohamed Odeh, just 11 days after his predecessor was killed.
Conflict · 26 May · with Izz al-Din al-Haddad
Dan Greaney
American television writer (born 1964)
American television writer Dan Greaney announces that he will run for the Republican nomination to succeed incumbent U.S. president Donald Trump in 2028.
Politics · 26 May · with Donald Trump
Jeffrey Donaldson
Northern Irish politician (born 1962)
A jury is sworn in for the criminal trial of former Northern Irish MP Jeffrey Donaldson for sexual offences, which is to begin at 10:30 the following day. His wife Eleanor is undergoing a separate trial of the facts as she was deemed to be unfit to stand trial by medical experts.
Crime & Justice · 26 May
Josh Jacobs
American football player (born 1998)
American football player Josh Jacobs is arrested in Wisconsin on five charges of domestic violence.
Crime & Justice · 26 May
Rodrigo Paz
President of Bolivia since 2025
The Chamber of Deputies of Bolivia approves legislation allowing president Rodrigo Paz to declare a state of emergency and deploy the military amid anti-government protests over economic conditions in the country.
Politics · 26 May
Mikhail Murashko
Russian gynecologist, Russia's Minister of Health
Russian health minister Mikhail Murashko says that Russia has developed a breakthrough vaccine for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain of the disease.
Health · 26 May
El Chapo
Mexican drug lord incarcerated in a US federal prison (born 1957)
Mexico arrests Isai Martínez Zepeda, identified by authorities as a nephew of imprisoned former Sinaloa Cartel leader El Chapo, in Sonora.
Crime & Justice · 26 May
Albert Manifold
Irish businessman (born 1962)
BP chairperson Albert Manifold is removed with immediate effect over "serious" conduct concerns.
Business · 26 May
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