Russian forces launch their largest air attack on Ukraine, including the capital city Kyiv, since the start of the war, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more. At least 298 Iranian Shahed drones and 69 missiles are launched at Ukrainian cities during the overnight attack.
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May 25, 2025 (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Disasters and accidents
Ten people are killed, including Humboldt University students and professors, and eleven others are injured in a car accident near Armenia, Colombia, when a bus loses control and crashes into a barrier.
Five people are found dead near the ski resort of Zermatt in Valais, Switzerland, following an avalanche.
Law and crime
At least four people are injured, including one seriously, in a mass stabbing attack with a machete and fight between gangs at the Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Politics and elections
Parliamentary elections in Venezuela are held amidst heightened government repression and opposition boycott.
The Venezuelan government holds an election for the Essequibo region of Guyana, which Venezuela claims as part of its territory. In response, Guyana military chief Omar Khan visits border towns to reinforce its military presence.
Sports
In basketball, the EuroLeague concludes with Fenerbahçe beating Monaco 81–70 in the Final Four Playoff championship game. Nigel Hayes-Davis is awarded MVP.
In auto racing, three-time Indycar champion Álex Palou of Spain wins the 109th Indianapolis 500, giving Chip Ganassi Racing its sixth victory in the event.
In Formula 1, British driver Lando Norris wins the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren. It is McLaren's first victory at the event since 2008.
In ice hockey, the United States men's national team defeats Switzerland 1–0 in overtime in the final to win their first World Men's Championship since 1960.
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