Saturday 24 May 2025

Politics

Daniel Noboa is sworn-in for his second consecutive term as President of Ecuador.

Naxalite–Maoist insurgency

Police in Jharkand, India, confirm the deaths of two top Naxal-Maoist militants in an operation in Latehar amid intensified efforts by the Indian government to end the decades-long Naxal insurgency in the country.

Disasters

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.

Japan–North Korea 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.

Odesa strikes

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.

2024–25 EFL Championship

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.

Russian invasion of Ukraine

Fifteen civilians are injured in a nighttime Russian drone and missile attack.

2024–25 Coupe de France

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.

2024–25 Cypriot Cup

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.

2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup

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.

2024–25 Scottish Cup

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.

2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League

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.

Crime & Justice

A power outage occurs during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which French police later claim it was due to suspected arson.

2024–25 DFB-Pokal

In association football, VfB Stuttgart win the German Cup after defeating Arminia Bielefeld 4–2 in the final at Olympiastadion in Berlin.

Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip

At least 79 Palestinians are killed by Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, including nine of a doctor's ten children.

2024–25 Ekstraklasa

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.

2024–25 Nemzeti Bajnokság I

In association football, state-backed Ferencváros win their 36th overall and 7th consecutive league title after defeating ETO Győr 2–1 on the final day of the season.