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May 1
edit- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) wins a plurality of seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. added by King of Hearts, 01:56, 01 May 2019
- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party wins a plurality of seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. added by Stephen, 05:11, 01 May 2019
- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (leader Pedro Sánchez pictured) wins a plurality of seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. updated by Amakuru, 08:45, 01 May 2019
- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (leader Pedro Sánchez pictured) wins a plurality of seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. updated by Amakuru, 08:48, 01 May 2019
- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (leader Pedro Sánchez pictured) wins the most seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. updated by 331dot, 10:49, 01 May 2019
May 2
edit- Stevie Chalmers added by Stephen, 02:15, 02 May 2019
- Stevie Chalmers removed by Jayron32, 12:56, 07 May 2019
- RD Venezuelan presidential crisis added by Tone, 11:24, 02 May 2019 removed by Jayron32, 20:58, 08 May 2019
May 3
edit- Mavis Pusey added by Stephen, 02:29, 03 May 2019
- Mavis Pusey removed by Jayron32, 20:55, 08 May 2019
- Peter Mayhew added by Jayron32, 14:24, 03 May 2019
May 4
edit- Scientists discover that the Xiahe mandible from Baishiya Karst Cave belonged to the first known Denisovan outside Siberia and the earliest human to have lived on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau. added by Tone, 11:56, 04 May 2019
- Scientists announce that the Xiahe mandible from Baishiya Karst Cave belonged to the first known Denisovan outside Siberia and the earliest human to have lived on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau. added by Stephen, 13:59, 04 May 2019
- Peter Mayhew added by Stephen, 13:59, 04 May 2019
- Peter Mayhew removed by Stephen, 14:01, 04 May 2019
- Peter Mayhew added by Stephen, 14:01, 04 May 2019
- Peter Mayhew removed by Stephen, 23:31, 08 May 2019
May 5
edit- Scientists announce that the Xiahe mandible from Baishiya Karst Cave belonged to the first known Denisovan outside Siberia and the earliest human known to have lived on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau. updated by Stephen, 00:05, 05 May 2019
- Scientists announce that the Xiahe mandible from Baishiya Karst Cave belonged to the first known Denisovan outside Siberia and the earliest human known to have lived on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau. removed by Stephen, 04:26, 06 May 2019
- Cyclone Fani impacts India and Bangladesh, killing at least 50 people. added by Tone, 15:37, 05 May 2019
- In Japan, Emperor Akihito abdicates and is succeeded by his son Naruhito, marking the beginning of the Reiwa era. added by Tone, 15:43, 05 May 2019
- Cyclone Fani hits India and Bangladesh, killing at least 50 people. updated by Heron, 16:22, 05 May 2019
- In horse racing, Country House wins the Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security, who crossed the line first, is disqualified for interference. added by Tone, 17:08, 05 May 2019
- In horse racing, Country House wins the Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security, which crossed the line first, is disqualified for interference. updated by Espresso Addict, 23:00, 05 May 2019
- In horse racing, Country House wins the Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security, which crossed the line first, is disqualified for interference. removed by Tone, 12:07, 09 May 2019
- Goro Shimura added by Stephen, 23:05, 05 May 2019
- Goro Shimura removed by Stephen, 23:35, 08 May 2019
- Prospero Nograles added by Stephen, 23:09, 05 May 2019
- Prospero Nograles removed by Tone, 14:33, 09 May 2019
- Rachel Held Evans added by Stephen, 23:11, 05 May 2019
- Rachel Held Evans removed by Stephen, 02:16, 10 May 2019
- In Japan, Emperor Akihito abdicates and is succeeded by his son Naruhito (pictured), marking the beginning of the Reiwa era. updated by Stephen, 23:28, 05 May 2019
- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party wins the most seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. updated by Stephen, 23:28, 05 May 2019
- In a snap general election, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party wins the most seats in both houses of the Cortes Generales. removed by Stephen, 23:29, 05 May 2019
May 6
edit- Aeroflot Flight 1492 crash lands and bursts into flames at Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, killing 41 of the 78 people on board. added by Stephen, 04:13, 06 May 2019
- In Japan, Emperor Akihito abdicates and is succeeded by his son Naruhito (pictured), marking the beginning of the Reiwa era. updated by Stephen, 04:26, 06 May 2019
- Cyclone Fani hits India and Bangladesh, killing at least 56 people. updated by Amakuru, 15:47, 06 May 2019
- Judd Trump wins the World Snooker Championship after defeating John Higgins in the final. added by Tone, 20:44, 06 May 2019
- Judd Trump (pictured) wins the World Snooker Championship after defeating John Higgins in the final. updated by Black Kite, 21:39, 06 May 2019
- In Japan, Emperor Akihito abdicates and is succeeded by his son Naruhito , marking the beginning of the Reiwa era. updated by Black Kite, 21:39, 06 May 2019
- Judd Trump (pictured) wins the World Snooker Championship, defeating John Higgins in the final. updated by Amakuru, 21:41, 06 May 2019
- In Japan, Emperor Akihito abdicates and is succeeded by his son Naruhito, marking the beginning of the Reiwa era. updated by Amakuru, 21:41, 06 May 2019
- In Japan, Emperor Akihito abdicates and is succeeded by his son Naruhito, marking the beginning of the Reiwa era. removed by Stephen, 05:52, 07 May 2019
May 7
edit- Seymour Nurse added by Jayron32, 12:56, 07 May 2019
- Seymour Nurse removed by Ad Orientem, 14:40, 12 May 2019
May 8
edit- Jean Vanier added by Jayron32, 20:55, 08 May 2019
- Jean Vanier removed by Fuzheado, 15:08, 13 May 2019
- Cyclone Fani hits India and Bangladesh, killing at least 62 people. updated by Vanamonde93, 22:45, 08 May 2019
- Cyclone Fani hits India and Bangladesh, killing at least 62 people. removed by Stephen, 22:48, 08 May 2019
- At least 29 people are killed in clashes at the Gaza-Israel border. added by Stephen, 22:48, 08 May 2019
- At least 29 people are killed in clashes at the Gaza–Israel border. updated by Stephen, 22:51, 08 May 2019
- At least 29 people are killed in clashes at the Gaza–Israel border. removed by Black Kite, 19:17, 16 May 2019
- Georg Katzer added by Stephen, 23:31, 08 May 2019
- Georg Katzer removed by Jayron32, 16:05, 13 May 2019
- David Montgomery added by Stephen, 23:35, 08 May 2019
- David Montgomery removed by MSGJ, 20:50, 13 May 2019
May 9
edit- The United Nations report that due to human activity the Earth's biodiversity has suffered a catastrophic decline that is unprecedented in human history. added by Tone, 12:07, 09 May 2019
- The United Nations report that, due to human activity, the Earth's biodiversity has suffered a catastrophic decline that is unprecedented in human history. updated by Jayron32, 12:37, 09 May 2019
- Sprent Dabwido added by Tone, 14:33, 09 May 2019
- The United Nations reports that, due to human activity, the Earth's biodiversity has suffered a catastrophic decline that is unprecedented in human history. updated by Galobtter, 15:55, 09 May 2019
- Judd Trump (pictured) wins the World Snooker Championship, defeating John Higgins in the final. updated by Stephen, 22:42, 09 May 2019
May 10
edit- Yuan Baohua added by Stephen, 02:16, 10 May 2019
- Yuan Baohua removed by MSGJ, 20:41, 14 May 2019
- Sprent Dabwido added by Stephen, 02:16, 10 May 2019
- Sprent Dabwido removed by MSGJ, 20:57, 13 May 2019
- The United Nations reports that, due to human activity, the Earth's biodiversity has suffered a catastrophic decline unprecedented in human history. updated by Nyttend, 11:39, 10 May 2019
- The United Nations reports that, due to human activity, the Earth's biodiversity has suffered a catastrophic decline unprecedented in human history. updated by Ianblair23, 23:59, 10 May 2019
- The United Nations reports that, due to human activity, the Earth's biodiversity has suffered a catastrophic decline unprecedented in human history. removed by Black Kite, 23:50, 17 May 2019
May 11
edit- Aeroflot Flight 1492 crash-lands and bursts into flames at Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, killing 41 of the 78 people on board. updated by Amakuru, 13:59, 11 May 2019
- Aeroflot Flight 1492 crash-lands and bursts into flames at Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, killing 41 of the 78 people on board. removed by MSGJ, 21:12, 13 May 2019
May 12
edit- Silver King (wrestler) added by Ad Orientem, 14:40, 12 May 2019
- Silver King updated by Bagumba, 16:08, 12 May 2019
- Silver King removed by Stephen, 23:19, 16 May 2019
May 13
edit- Doris Day added by Fuzheado, 15:08, 13 May 2019
- Doris Day removed by MSGJ, 21:12, 13 May 2019
- Jens Beutel added by Jayron32, 16:05, 13 May 2019
- Jens Beutel removed by Jayron32, 15:07, 14 May 2019
- Yogesh Chander Deveshwar added by MSGJ, 20:50, 13 May 2019
- Yogesh Chander Deveshwar removed by Stephen, 11:03, 17 May 2019
- Peggy Lipton added by MSGJ, 20:57, 13 May 2019
- Peggy Lipton removed by Tone, 08:10, 19 May 2019
- Hollywood actress and singer Doris Day dies aged 97. added by MSGJ, 21:12, 13 May 2019
- Sprent Dabwido updated by MSGJ, 21:12, 13 May 2019
- Sprent Dabwido removed by Stephen, 22:59, 13 May 2019
- American actress and singer Doris Day dies at the age of 97. added by Stephen, 21:28, 13 May 2019
- American actress and singer Doris Day (pictured) dies at the age of 97. updated by Masem, 21:37, 13 May 2019
- Judd Trump wins the World Snooker Championship, defeating John Higgins in the final. updated by Masem, 21:37, 13 May 2019
- Judd Trump wins the World Snooker Championship, defeating John Higgins in the final. updated by Stephen, 22:48, 13 May 2019
- Judd Trump wins the World Snooker Championship, defeating John Higgins in the final. removed by King of Hearts, 16:45, 14 May 2019
- Freddie Starr added by Stephen, 22:59, 13 May 2019
- Freddie Starr removed by Stephen, 00:56, 15 May 2019
May 14
edit- American actress and singer Doris Day (pictured) dies at the age of 97. updated by Stephen, 02:27, 14 May 2019
- Unita Blackwell added by Jayron32, 15:07, 14 May 2019
- Unita Blackwell removed by Stephen, 00:10, 20 May 2019
- In association football, the English Premier League concludes with Manchester City winning the title. added by King of Hearts, 16:45, 14 May 2019
- In association football, the English Premier League concludes with Manchester City winning the title. removed by Tone, 09:44, 19 May 2019
- Rong Baisheng added by MSGJ, 20:41, 14 May 2019
- Rong Baisheng removed by Tone, 09:45, 19 May 2019
May 15
edit- Hu Jinqing added by Stephen, 00:56, 15 May 2019
- Hu Jinqing removed by Stephen, 23:27, 20 May 2019
May 16
edit- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke dies aged 89. added by Black Kite, 19:17, 16 May 2019
- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke dies aged 89. updated by Black Kite, 19:17, 16 May 2019
- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke dies at the age of 89. updated by Black Kite, 19:17, 16 May 2019
- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke (pictured) dies at the age of 89. updated by Masem, 21:51, 16 May 2019
- American actress and singer Doris Day dies at the age of 97. updated by Masem, 21:51, 16 May 2019
- American actress and singer Doris Day dies at the age of 97. removed by Tone, 18:15, 19 May 2019
- I. M. Pei added by Stephen, 23:19, 16 May 2019
- I. M. Pei removed by Stephen, 05:07, 17 May 2019
May 17
edit- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke (pictured) dies at the age of 89. updated by Stephen, 05:07, 17 May 2019
- Chinese American architect I. M. Pei dies at the age of 102. added by Stephen, 05:07, 17 May 2019
- Ashley Massaro added by Stephen, 05:07, 17 May 2019
- Ashley Massaro removed by Stephen, 23:45, 21 May 2019
- Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei dies at the age of 102. added by Bagumba, 06:07, 17 May 2019
- Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) dies at the age of 102. updated by Stephen, 06:59, 17 May 2019
- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke dies at the age of 89. updated by Stephen, 06:59, 17 May 2019
- Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke dies at the age of 89. removed by Tone, 18:21, 19 May 2019
- Grumpy Cat added by Stephen, 11:03, 17 May 2019
- Grumpy Cat removed by Stephen, 23:14, 21 May 2019
- Taiwan becomes the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. added by Black Kite, 23:50, 17 May 2019
- Taiwan becomes the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. updated by Black Kite, 23:52, 17 May 2019
May 18
edit- Taiwan becomes the first state in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. updated by Stephen, 07:42, 18 May 2019
- Taiwan becomes the first state in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. removed by El C, 18:58, 23 May 2019
- Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) dies at the age of 102. updated by Stephen, 21:22, 18 May 2019
May 19
edit- The Liberal–National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wins the most seats in the Australian federal election. added by El C, 05:22, 19 May 2019
- The Liberal–National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wins the most seats in the Australian federal election. updated by Art LaPella, 05:57, 19 May 2019
- Jamil Naqsh added by Tone, 08:10, 19 May 2019
- Jamil Naqsh removed by Ad Orientem, 18:03, 23 May 2019
- The Liberal–National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison (pictured), wins the most seats in the Australian federal election. updated by Amakuru, 09:19, 19 May 2019
- Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei dies at the age of 102. updated by Amakuru, 09:19, 19 May 2019
- Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei dies at the age of 102. removed by Stephen, 23:31, 21 May 2019
- Herman Wouk added by Tone, 09:45, 19 May 2019
- Herman Wouk removed by Espresso Addict, 11:00, 26 May 2019
- The Liberal–National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison (pictured), wins the most seats in the Australian federal election. added by Vanamonde93, 18:01, 19 May 2019
- The Ibiza affair, an Austrian political scandal, causes the collapse of the current government and triggers a snap election. added by Tone, 18:15, 19 May 2019
- The Ibiza affair, an Austrian political scandal, causes the collapse of the current government and triggers a snap election. updated by El C, 18:18, 19 May 2019
- Duncan Laurence, representing the Netherlands, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Arcade. added by Tone, 18:21, 19 May 2019
- Duncan Laurence, representing the Netherlands, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Arcade". updated by Vanamonde93, 19:08, 19 May 2019
- The Ibiza affair, a political scandal, causes the collapse of the Austrian government and triggers a snap election. updated by MSGJ, 20:52, 19 May 2019
- The Netherlands, represented by Duncan Laurence with the song "Arcade", wins the Eurovision Song Contest. added by Stephen, 20:57, 19 May 2019
- The Ibiza affair, a political scandal, causes the collapse of the Austrian government and triggers a snap election. updated by Stephen, 21:26, 19 May 2019
- The Ibiza affair, a political scandal, causes the collapse of the Austrian government and triggers a snap election. removed by Holly Cheng, 16:13, 25 May 2019
May 20
edit- Mick Micheyl added by Stephen, 00:10, 20 May 2019
- Mick Micheyl removed by Stephen, 23:26, 23 May 2019
- The Netherlands, represented by Duncan Laurence (pictured) with the song "Arcade", wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by Stephen, 00:19, 20 May 2019
- The Liberal–National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wins the most seats in the Australian federal election. updated by Stephen, 00:19, 20 May 2019
- The Liberal–National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wins the most seats in the Australian federal election. removed by Amakuru, 07:35, 24 May 2019
- Signe Marie Stray Ryssdal added by Stephen, 23:27, 20 May 2019
- Signe Marie Stray Ryssdal removed by Espresso Addict, 11:00, 26 May 2019
May 21
edit- Nan Winton added by Stephen, 23:14, 21 May 2019
- Nan Winton removed by Stephen, 01:47, 28 May 2019
- Joko Widodo is re-elected President of Indonesia, and his party, PDI-P, wins the largest share of legislative votes. added by Stephen, 23:30, 21 May 2019
- Joko Widodo (pictured) is re-elected President of Indonesia, and his party, PDI-P, wins the largest share of legislative votes. updated by Stephen, 23:42, 21 May 2019
- The Netherlands, represented by Duncan Laurence with the song "Arcade", wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by Stephen, 23:42, 21 May 2019
- The Netherlands, represented by Duncan Laurence with the song "Arcade", wins the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by Stephen, 23:11, 26 May 2019
- Austin Eubanks added by Stephen, 23:45, 21 May 2019
- Austin Eubanks removed by Espresso Addict, 11:00, 26 May 2019
May 22
edit- Joko Widodo (pictured) is re-elected President of Indonesia, and his party, PDI-P, wins the largest share of legislative votes. updated by Stephen, 09:50, 22 May 2019
May 23
edit- Judith Kerr added by Ad Orientem, 18:03, 23 May 2019
- Judith Kerr removed by Amakuru, 18:32, 30 May 2019
- The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, led by Narendra Modi, win the 2019 Indian general election by a landslide. added by El C, 18:58, 23 May 2019
- The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, led by Narendra Modi, win a majority in the Indian general election. updated by Floquenbeam, 20:06, 23 May 2019
- The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, led by Narendra Modi (pictured), win a majority in the Indian general election. updated by MSGJ, 21:05, 23 May 2019
- Joko Widodo is re-elected President of Indonesia, and his party, PDI-P, wins the largest share of legislative votes. updated by MSGJ, 21:05, 23 May 2019
- Joko Widodo is re-elected President of Indonesia, and his party, PDI-P, wins the largest share of legislative votes. removed by Sandstein, 10:16, 28 May 2019
- Beaton Tulk added by Stephen, 23:26, 23 May 2019
May 25
edit- British Prime Minister Theresa May, under pressure over her handling of Brexit, announces her intention to resign. added by Sandstein, 06:54, 25 May 2019
- British Prime Minister Theresa May (pictured), under pressure over her handling of Brexit, announces her intention to resign. updated by Stephen, 22:32, 25 May 2019
- The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, led by Narendra Modi, win a majority in the Indian general election. updated by Stephen, 22:32, 25 May 2019
- The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, led by Narendra Modi, win a majority in the Indian general election. removed by Thryduulf, 21:25, 30 May 2019
May 26
edit- Binyavanga Wainaina added by Espresso Addict, 11:21, 26 May 2019
- Binyavanga Wainaina removed by Amakuru, 18:32, 30 May 2019
- Murray Gell-Mann added by Espresso Addict, 22:10, 26 May 2019
- A fire at a coaching centre in Surat, India, kills 22 students. added by Stephen, 23:06, 26 May 2019
- A fire at a coaching centre in Surat, India, kills 22 students. removed by Stephen, 23:15, 26 May 2019
- A prison riot in Acarigua, Venezuela, leaves 29 prisoners dead and 19 guards injured. added by Stephen, 23:11, 26 May 2019
- A prison riot in Acarigua, Venezuela, leaves 29 prisoners dead and 19 guards injured. removed by Stephen, 23:15, 26 May 2019
- The Netherlands, represented by Duncan Laurence with the song "Arcade", wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by Stephen, 23:15, 26 May 2019
- The Netherlands, represented by Duncan Laurence with the song "Arcade", wins the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by Stephen, 23:25, 26 May 2019
- A prison riot in Acarigua, Venezuela, leaves 29 prisoners dead and 19 guards injured. updated by Stephen, 23:25, 26 May 2019
- A fire at a coaching centre in Surat, India, kills 22 students. updated by Stephen, 23:25, 26 May 2019
- A fire at a commercial complex in Surat, India, kills 22 students in a coaching centre. updated by Espresso Addict, 23:27, 26 May 2019
May 28
edit- Ali Mohammad Mahar added by Stephen, 01:47, 28 May 2019
- Ali Mohammad Mahar removed by Amakuru, 18:32, 30 May 2019
- A fire at a commercial complex in Surat, India, kills 22 students in a coaching centre. added by Stephen, 06:15, 28 May 2019
- A fire at a commercial complex in Surat, India, kills 22 students in a coaching centre. updated by Amakuru, 08:55, 28 May 2019
- A fire at a commercial complex in Surat, India, kills 22 students in a coaching centre. removed by Stephen, 02:02, 31 May 2019
- British Prime Minister Theresa May (pictured), under pressure over her handling of Brexit, announces her intention to resign. added by Amakuru, 09:04, 28 May 2019
- In the European Parliament election, the centre-right and centre-left lose seats. Liberals, the far-right, greens and regionalists make the largest gains. added by Sandstein, 10:16, 28 May 2019
- In the European Parliament election, the centre-right and centre-left lose seats. Liberals, the far-right, greens and regionalists make the largest gains. added by Amakuru, 10:50, 28 May 2019
- In the European Parliament election, the centre-right and centre-left lose seats. Liberals, the far-right, and the greens and regionalists make the largest gains. updated by Amakuru, 10:52, 28 May 2019
- In the European Parliament election, the centre-right and centre-left lose seats, while the Liberals, far-right, and greens and regionalists make the largest gains. updated by Stephen, 11:38, 28 May 2019
- In the European Parliament election, the centre-right and centre-left lose seats, while the liberals, far-right, and greens and regionalists make the largest gains. updated by Smurrayinchester, 13:05, 28 May 2019
May 30
edit- Apolo Nsibambi added by Amakuru, 18:32, 30 May 2019
- James Marape is appointed to serve as the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea following the resignation of Peter O'Neill. added by Thryduulf, 21:25, 30 May 2019
May 31
edit- James Marape is elected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea following the resignation of Peter O'Neill. updated by Stephen, 01:10, 31 May 2019
- James Marape is elected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea following the resignation of Peter O'Neill. added by Stephen, 02:02, 31 May 2019
- A river cruiser collides with another vessel and sinks in Budapest, killing at least seven people. added by Stephen, 02:02, 31 May 2019
- In the European Parliament election, the centre-right and centre-left lose seats, while the liberals, far-right, and greens and regionalists make the largest gains. added by Stephen, 02:02, 31 May 2019
- A prison riot in Acarigua, Venezuela, leaves 29 prisoners dead and 19 guards injured. updated by Stephen, 02:02, 31 May 2019
- A prison riot in Acarigua, Venezuela, leaves 29 prisoners dead and 19 guards injured. removed by King of Hearts, 23:45, 31 May 2019
- A river cruiser (pictured) collides with another vessel and sinks in Budapest, Hungary, killing at least seven people. updated by Stephen, 02:25, 31 May 2019
- British Prime Minister Theresa May, under pressure over her handling of Brexit, announces her intention to resign. updated by Stephen, 02:25, 31 May 2019
- British Prime Minister Theresa May, under pressure over her handling of Brexit, announces her intention to resign. removed by King of Hearts, 23:45, 31 May 2019
- James Marape is elected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, following the resignation of Peter O'Neill. updated by Stephen, 02:28, 31 May 2019
- Brigitte Bierlein (pictured) is named interim chancellor of Austria after a parliamentary motion of no confidence dismisses the government of Sebastian Kurz. added by King of Hearts, 23:45, 31 May 2019
- A river cruiser collides with another vessel and sinks in Budapest, Hungary, killing at least seven people. updated by King of Hearts, 23:45, 31 May 2019