May 2

French presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau accused the government of scheduling the 2027 election on April 18 and May 2 to favor left-wing candidates. He argued the May 2 runoff date coincides with May 1 Labor Day celebrations, which often involve union protests, potentially disrupting the election process.

France will hold presidential elections on April 18 and May 2 next year, with the decision to be publicly announced after a cabinet meeting. President Emmanuel Macron cannot seek a third term, leading to multiple candidates, including former prime ministers Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The National Rally party has not decided whether Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella will run due to a court ruling on Le Pen’s appeal.

A San Jose man was allegedly murdered after hiring a prostitute to drive to his apartment, with an associate of the woman fatally shooting the victim on May 2. Court documents reveal the suspect is accused of the killing and was aided by a woman in evading police.

The U.S. Army reported that the Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two missing U.S. soldiers who disappeared on May 2. The incident involved two U.S. soldiers and the recovery effort was conducted by the Moroccan military. The U.S. Army confirmed the recovery of the soldier's body.