Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Benjamin Saka's hand touched the ball when Manchester United scored to go 2-0 up in the Manchester Derby, and he criticized his team for failing to address their persistent problem of conceding late goals. Liverpool lost to Manchester United in a Premier League Manchester Derby match on May 3rd. The 2-0 goal proved controversial when there was uncertainty over whether the ball had touched Benjamin Saka's hand before United's finish. However, referee Darren England and the VAR team ultimately ruled that Saka did not handle the ball and allowed the goal to stand.

After the match, Slot addressed the controversial goal, stating: "I think there was a touch on his hand—the ball's trajectory changed, so there must have been contact. But it's no surprise to anyone that when VAR checks these situations, the decision comes out against us. It's happened to us all season. But we have to look at ourselves too, because we lost the individual duel and should have defended better."

The 47-year-old manager also criticized his team for once again failing to protect a lead late in the match, saying: "I don't think anyone would have expected us to lose that game after it was 2-2, or maybe they would have given our entire season. As I've shown many times this season, when we play well or think we can win, we make mistakes. The ball goes to Cody Gakpo, and they finish brilliantly."

Liverpool remains in 4th place in the table with 58 points from 35 matches.

Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United midfielder, credits manager Michael Carrick for playing a crucial role in restoring his confidence and that of his teammates, and celebrates scoring the winning goal in the red derby clash that saw Manchester United defeat Liverpool 3-2.

Mainoo emerged as the hero after firing in the winning goal in the 77th minute, securing a 3-2 home victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on May 3rd.

Looking back to the Ruben Amorim era, Mainoo had been dropped to the bench with an uncertain future at the club. However, under Carrick's management, he has proven himself again and become a key player, recently signing a new contract with the club until 2031.

After the match, Mainoo praised Carrick, saying: "He's been hugely important in this. The confidence he gives all the players – you want to follow him, fight for him, and die for him on the pitch."

"It's obviously been difficult. Every time you're not playing, you try to look ahead as much as possible and stay ready to perform," he added.

The 21-year-old also reflected on scoring the decisive goal, his first of the season in the league: "I'm delighted to have contributed a goal in this match. This is a very special game and occasion."

"I saw a couple of family members in the crowd. It's a blessing to be playing and a blessing to score. I used to sit in that corner – I feel incredibly fortunate to be at this point. I've always dreamed of moments like this. I'm just happy to be here at the club."

At 2:50 p.m. on May 3, 2025, authorities at Detchudom Police Station in Ubon Ratchathani Province responded to a fire at an eucalyptus lumber yard in Moo 2, Tambon Klang, Detchudom District. The flames were rapidly spreading across piles of stored wood, prompting emergency services to mobilize five fire trucks and the Suang Boochadham rescue team to the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a massive pile of eucalyptus wood scraps engulfed in flames. Firefighters and rescue personnel worked together to contain the blaze, requiring nearly two hours of continuous water spraying to control the fire and extinguish the burning embers to prevent reignition.

Local residents suspect the fire may have been caused by burning debris from a traditional sky lantern launched from approximately 2 kilometers away as part of a rain-requesting ritual, especially since lantern fragments were discovered near the fire site during extinguishing efforts. Extreme heat is also considered a possible cause. Authorities are conducting a formal investigation to determine the exact cause.

Initial damage assessment is ongoing, as the eucalyptus wood was destined for export to foreign markets.

The Pheu Thai Party released a statement on May 3 addressing remarks made by Bangkok MP Phandith Nuamchaem during parliamentary debate on April 30, in which he made sweeping allegations against village headmen and local leaders regarding drug-related activities. The party acknowledged public concern and criticism from village headman networks nationwide. While affirming its respect for representatives at all government levels, Pheu Thai stated that broadly characterizing all headmen as involved in illegal activities violates party guidelines and values. Though Phandith's intention was to highlight potential official involvement in such networks, the party found his imprecise communication—which became an unfair generalization—damaging to honest officials. The party has referred the case to its discipline and ethics committee for investigation and sanctions, noting that despite Phandith's apology, procedural action is necessary. Pheu Thai vowed to accept all criticism constructively and use this as a lesson for all parliamentarians and party personnel to exercise greater care and professionalism, maintaining standards as a responsible political institution.

On May 3, 2569 at 5:17 PM, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen proceeded to preside over the Royal Umbrella Ceremony for the Year 2569 Buddhist Era at the Amarindra Vinijchaya Throne Hall in the Grand Palace. Princess Sineenatra Pilaskalyanee also attended the ceremony. Princess Sirindhon and Princess Sirivannavari were among the royal family members present to pay their respects.

Upon arrival at the throne hall, His Majesty lit candles and incense to make offerings before the Buddha images representing the reign periods of Chakri Dynasty monarchs, prostrated, and observed the precepts as part of the ceremony. He then proceeded to make offerings to the protective deities of the Great White Umbrella and royal regalia.

After the Supreme Patriarch and participating monks chanted Buddhist prayers and the ceremonial proclamation was read, His Majesty paid respects to the Buddha images and received the formal reverences of those present at the ceremony. He then departed from the throne hall and returned to his residence.

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 American troops from Germany was "foreseeable," while NATO seeks clarification from Washington. Pistorius told DPA that "the presence of American troops in Europe, particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in America's interest."

The U.S. military deployment in Germany—currently numbering over 36,000 troops—represents the largest American military presence in Europe, compared to 12,000 troops in Italy and 10,000 in the United Kingdom.

When asked about the troop reduction on Saturday, May 2, Trump said "we will reduce significantly, and we will reduce more than 5,000" without providing additional details. He also indicated the U.S. will withdraw troops from Italy and Spain.

Pistorius stated that Europe must assume greater responsibility for its own security and that Germany will work more closely with European allies. "Germany is already on the right path," he noted, pointing to Germany's substantial increase in defense spending in recent years.

Trump had previously accused Germany of "shirking its duties" due to defense spending below NATO's 2% GDP target, but the situation has changed under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Germany is expected to spend 105.8 billion euros (over 4 trillion baht) on defense in 2025.

Meanwhile, NATO spokesperson Alison Hart said the alliance is "working with the United States to understand the details of their decision." The move follows Trump's criticism of Merz for stating the U.S. had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators in the ongoing war.

Last year, the U.S. reduced troop numbers in Romania as part of Trump's plan to shift American military focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific region, amid growing concern among NATO's 32 member states that the latest decision could weaken the alliance. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that "the greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not an external enemy, but internal fragmentation."