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May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Business and economy
German automaker Mercedes-Benz announces it will establish its North American headquarters in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Disasters and accidents
At least two people are killed, eight others are injured, about 100 people are displaced and damage to houses and vehicles are reported when a Cessna Citation II crashes after takeoff from Colonel James Jabara Airport in the military neighbourhood of Murphy Canyon in San Diego, California, United States.
International relations
British prime minister Keir Starmer signs a deal formally handing over sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Archipelago in its entirety to Mauritius. The UK and United States will retain control of the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia for 99 years as part of the deal.
Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello announces the arrest of several foreign citizens on "conspiracy" charges. The government of Argentina acknowledged the arrest of an Argentine citizen and warned Argentines against travelling to Venezuela, accusing the Venezuelan government of "taking hostages".
Law and crime
A shooting takes place outside the CIA headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, with the suspect in custody.
Politics and elections
Philippine president Bongbong Marcos reshuffles the entire Cabinet, with all Cabinet secretaries ordered to submit their courtesy resignations in the wake of the results of the midterm elections.
SĹ‚awomir Mentzen (who placed third in the first round with 14.8%) live-streamed a political interview on his YouTube channel, which was also broadcast by major network television. The guest was runoff candidate Karol Nawrocki. The event became one of the most-watched political broadcasts in Polish internet history.
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