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May 24, 2025 (Saturday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
At least 79 Palestinians are killed by Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, including nine of a doctor's ten children.
Fifteen civilians are injured in a nighttime Russian drone and missile attack.
Russia fires two ballistic missiles at the seaport in Odesa, Ukraine, for the second time in 24 hours, killing two people and injuring seven others.
Disasters and accidents
Three of the four people on board are killed after a Bell 212 police helicopter crashes and gets engulfed in flames in Nong Kok village, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand.
International relations
Families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago hold a rally in Tokyo to call on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to return their relatives to Japan.
Law and crime
A power outage occurs during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which French police later claim it was due to suspected arson.
Politics and elections
Daniel Noboa is sworn-in for his second consecutive term as President of Ecuador.
Sports
In women's association football, Arsenal wins the UEFA Women's Champions League for the second time after defeating FC Barcelona 1–0 in the final played at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.
In association football, Paris Saint-Germain wins a record 16th Coupe de France title after defeating Stade Reims 3–0 in the final at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris.
In association football, AEK Larnaca win the Cypriot Cup after defeating Pafos FC on penalties 5–4 after a 0–0 draw at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia.
In association football, VfB Stuttgart win the German Cup after defeating Arminia Bielefeld 4–2 in the final at Olympiastadion in Berlin.
In association football, Sunderland AFC defeats Sheffield United 2–1 in stoppage time to win the English Football League play-off final at Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London, and are promoted to the Premier League after an 8-year absence as a result.
In association football, Lech Poznań wins their 9th Ekstraklasa title on the last day of the season after defeating Piast Gliwice 1–0 at home.
In rugby union, Bordeaux Bègles defeat the Northampton Saints 28–20 in the final to win the European Rugby Champions Cup at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
In association football, Aberdeen F.C. wins their 9th Scottish Cup and their first in 35 years after defeating 42-time winners Celtic F.C. 4–3 in the final on penalties after a 1–1 draw at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
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