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On This Day:
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May 2, 2022
- Russia have been barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022, while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season, says Europe's football governing body.
May 2, 2022
- Russia has suffered more than 100,000 casualties since December in a key signal that Moscow's winter offensive has "backfired," according to new estimated figures from the White House.
May 2, 2023
- 'The bedrock of my life': Michael Palin announces the death of his wife Helen
May 2, 2023
- Alarm in Israel at reports of possible ICC legal action over Gaza
May 2, 2024
- Turkey stops all trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza
May 2, 2024
- US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops, breaching chemical weapons ban
May 2, 2024
- Groundbreaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire
May 2, 2025
- Trump ousts Waltz as national security adviser and nominates him for UN post
May 2, 2025
- US judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans
May 2, 2025
- President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS
May 2, 2025
- AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligence
May 2, 2025
- Prince Harry loses legal challenge over police protection in UK
May 2, 2025