Template:In the news

Nicolás Maduro

• The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect, imposing strict privacy controls for European citizens worldwide.
• Incumbent Nicolás Maduro (pictured) is re-elected President of Venezuela.
• Shoplifters wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
• In the United Kingdom, Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle.

Ongoing:

• Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak

Recent deaths:

• TotalBiscuit
• Luis Posada Carriles
• Dovey Johnson Roundtree
• Dieter Schnebel

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