presstv.co.uk (2026-05-07). US destroyers flee Strait of Hormuz after massive Iranian missile and drone barrage: IRGC NavyThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says its forces inflicted significant damage on US naval assets in a large-scale combined operation on Thursday evening, forcing three American destroyers to flee the Strait of Hormuz.
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-07). Growing public anger in US toward Trumps war on Iran, new poll showsA new poll has shown growing public anger toward President Donald Trump's war on Iran, with most Americans saying the illegal war has "done more harm than good," weakened the United States' global standing, and worsened economic hardship at home.
According to the results of a PBS News/NPR/Marist poll published on Wednesday
2026-05-07: Air defences activated in Iran: Explosions heard in Tehran, Bandar Abbas and Minab
Air defences have been activated, and explosions are heard in the capital, Tehran. Iranian officials report hearing explosions in the vicinity of Qeshm Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas. These developments follow earlier reports by state television that the Iranian military fired missiles at what it calls, quote, 'the enemy's aggressive units' in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is saying its response comes after the US military fired on and disabled the Iranian-flagged Hasna tanker on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. scheerpost.com By Dalia Abu Ramadan This article was originally published by Truthout How can recreational projects be proposed when even the most basic foundations of life have not yet been rebuilt? In February, Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" struck a $50 million agreement with the football-governing body FIFA, with grand promises to build a national …
(2026-05-07). Trump Says Us Military Operation In The Strait Of Hormuz Is Paused. popularresistance.org President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. | "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships throu…
(2026-05-07). The catastrophic impasse in Gaza is the new status quo. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza is paying the price for the failed U.S.-Israeli wars across the Middle East. As the countries have become mired in Lebanon and Iran, Gaza has faded into the background, and Palestinians' hopes of ending the genocide have faded as well.
(2026-05-07). How Hezbollah drones are testing Israel's strategy in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Since Israel began repeatedly violating the At the centre of this transformation is According to sources who spo…
(2026-05-07). After Deadly Beirut Strike, Israel Resumes Pounding Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Wednesday saw a substantial number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, despite the so-called "ceasefire" between the two nations, including the first strike against the capital city of Beirut, which reportedly killed a commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bragged about the attack hitting "the heart of Beirut," and said it proved …
(2026-05-07). Lebanon: Israel attacks kill 12 in Nabatieh, Marjayoun districts. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry reported at least 12 people killed, including two children and a paramedic, in a series of The new deaths came a day after Israel killed In separate statements, the health ministry reported 11 people kil…
(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Palestine solidarity activists disrupt Barclays AGM, saying 'Stop bankrolling genocide'. thecanary.co 
Palestine solidarity activists have disrupted the Barclays AGM in London on 7 May. This was in protest at the bank's financial links to Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip. The protesters called on Barclays to end its role as a 'primary dealer' in the sale of Israel government bonds, and to end its substantial provision […] | By
(2026-05-07). Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches. aljazeera.com Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging ‚Å in 'genocide' in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.
(2026-05-07). Genocide denier heads group seeking to muzzle lawmaker Rima Hassan. electronicintifada.net EU Watch director is a highly selective champion of free speech.
(2026-05-07). Spain honours Francesca Albanese for her dedicated service to humanity. thecanary.co 
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez says his country has given an award to UN special rapporteur and global treasure Francesca Albanese. Despite vile attacks from war criminals and genocide apologists, Albanese has stood firm in defence of international law. So Spain has honoured her commitment with its Order of Civil Merit, with Sánchez calling Francesca […] | By
(2026-05-07). Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications. responsiblestatecraft.org The most explosive allegation against Israel is also the most emotionally painful one. A state founded in 1948 as a refuge for Jewish survivors of Adolf Hitler's terror is committing genocide today, contend a range of historians, including Holocaust scholars, human rights groups, and an independent U.N.
(2026-05-07). UK granted licence to export targeting equipment to Israel, despite risk of use in Gaza. thecanary.co 
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) granted two new licences for the export of trainer aircraft for F-35 sorties and "targeting equipment" to Israel, Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) can reveal. This is despite concerns about potential 'auto-diversion' of military equipment by Israel, and its ongoing use of the F-35 in its genocidal onslaughts. […] | By
(2026-05-07). People Against Genocide once again blockade Elbit insurer Chubb. thecanary.co 
First thing on 7 May, two activists from People Against Genocide locked on outside the London headquarters of Chubb. This is the fifth recent action against Chubb by People Against Genocide. The group is targeting the firm because it insures UAV Engines of Shenstone in Staffordshire. UAV is a subsidiary of Israel's biggest weapons company, […] | By
(2026-05-07). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-07). US and Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz, testing ceasefire. scmp.com The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate. | The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran's response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran's nuclear programme, unresolved for now.
(2026-05-07). Cuatro hipótesis acerca del comportamiento de Rusia e Irán en sus conflictos. strategic-culture.su No hay salida total de la confrontación de manera pacífica o sin chocar y paradójicamente se suma como tragedia que ahora, a diferencia de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la mayor escalada será nuclear. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Es…
(2026-05-07). Trump's Attack on Science Escalates With Firing of Entire National Science Board. truthout.org Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration's relentless war on the U.S.'s scientific infrastructure has picked up speed. The New York Times's Lisa Friedman reported in late April that over the past months, more than 1,500 top scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development have either been laid off, pushed into early retirement… |
(2026-05-07). Trump DOJ escalates attack on Colorado gun laws with lawsuits targeting magazine limits and assault weapons ban. nationofchange.org The Justice Department has launched a sweeping legal challenge against two major Colorado gun-control laws, escalating a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle firearm restrictions enacted by Democratic-led states and cities in response to decades of mass shootings.
(2026-05-07). 'Kamikaze dolphins': A dive into US's Marine Mammal Program. newarab.com 
As the US and Iran battle for dominance in the Strait of Hormuz, recent remarks by Secretary of Defence At a Tuesday press conference at the Caine said he hadn't heard of the reports, asking the journalist whether he meant "like sharks with l…
(2026-05-07). What to know about Gulf Strait to control Hormuz traffic. al-monitor.com The establishment of an entity seeking to control maritime transportation in the Strait of Hormuz is the latest sign that Iran wants to formalize authority in the strategic waterway.
(2026-05-07). Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends an event to mark Military Mother's Day, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump claims Iran would hand over enriched uranium to US.US halts military operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz.US, Iran near…
(2026-05-07). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-07). US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says. al-monitor.com May 7 (Reuters) – U.S. military naval units operating in the area of the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following an attack by the U.S. military on an Iranian oil tanker, Iranian state media, citing an unnamed military official, said on Thursday.U.S. military vessels were forced to retreat after sustaining damage from Iranian missile strikes, it added. It was unclear when the incident happened.Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that three U.S. destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz were targeted in an attack by the Iranian navy.
(2026-05-07). US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia. al-monitor.com May 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it.A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is like to be high on the agenda.
(2026-05-07). The US Pulled Off An Armed Robbery Of The World's Energy Supply. popularresistance.org In the past, the United States were very sensitive to oil shocks. Closing the Strait of Hormuz would have been a catastrophe, as the US couldn't produce enough oil to meet demand. | But today, they are the world's largest producers of oil, gas, and refined products, and the planet's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). | Many still buy into the old mantra that high oil prices are bad for the US, but the opposite is true. For the first time during a global shortage, the dollar isn't crashing while gold surges — it's the other way around. High energy prices aren't a threat to Wall Street anymore [mdas…
(2026-05-07). US-Iran peace optimism fuels Asian stock market gains. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said conflict in the Middle East would be "over quickly", as Iran considered a peace proposal that could lead to the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | "We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, according to Reuters. The president has repeatedly played up the possibility of an agreement with Iran since the war began on February 28, without reaching an…
(2026-05-07). US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran.Earlier, Iran's top joint military command said the U.S. had violated a ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz, and by striking civilian areas.
(2026-05-07). Trump says done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S. Navy destroyers transited out of the Strait of Hormuz under fire, adding that the American destroyers were not damaged but "great damage was done to Iranian attackers.""Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers," Trump wrote on Truth Social."They were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats," he said.
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid the Iran war-linked fuel crisis. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Headlines for May 7, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Beirut in Further Violation of April Ceasefire, Trump Threatens Iran with Heaviest Bombing Yet, Then Predicts "It'll All Work Out", Trump Abandons "Project Freedom" After Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Suspend Access to Bases and Airspace, Satellite Photos Reveal Iran Has Hit Far More U.S. Military Targets Than Previously Reported, Israel Begins Bypass Road Linking Jerusalem to West Bank Settlements, U.N. Calls on Israel to Immediately and Unconditionally Release Abducted Gaza Flotilla Activists, U.S. Renews Deportation Proceedings Against Palestinian Student Activist Mohsen Ma…
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-07). The Value of the US "Foreign Policy of Restraint" in the World. fairobserver.com In a little over one year, the US' foreign policy has moved from "No New Wars" to "Operation Epic Fury" — a series of joint American-Israeli strikes on Tehran accompanied by a chilling message from President Donald Trump for Iranian civilians to "take over" their government. The attacks came after Iranian and American diplomats failed…
(2026-05-07). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-07). Why is Israel concerned over a possible US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
Concerns are growing in Israel over a possible agreement being shaped Military assessments circulating in
(2026-05-07). Israeli court orders Netanyahu to hand over medical records in libel suit after cancer revelation. haaretz.com Netanyahu said last month that he delayed informing the public of his cancer so the information would not emerge 'at the height of the war' and allow Iran to spread 'propaganda against Israel.' But the head of oncology at the hospital where he was treated said the treatment took place before the war started…
(2026-05-07). Iran FM Meets Chinese Counterpart Before Trump XI Meeting. orinocotribune.com China urged a complete halt to hostilities, warning that renewed US-Israeli aggression is unacceptable and stressing that continued diplomatic negotiations are essential following talks in Beijing. | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China's top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, highlighting the close The visit,…
(2026-05-07). Iran denies involvement in Korean ship incident in Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran's embassy denied on Thursday that its armed forces had been involved in an explosion that struck a South Korean vessel in The blast and fire occurred on the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, a cargo ship carrying 24 crew members, on Monday. |
(2026-05-07). As US admits 'defeat', Iran's Ghalibaf mocks Trump's war: 'Op trust me bro'. hindustantimes.com As Trump's "Project Freedom" in Hormuz collapses in just 36 hours, Iran's top negotiator and parliament speaker mock the mission as "Operation Trust Me Bro" and "Operation Fauxios." Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei even claims the U.S. tried and failed to stage a coup in Iran, vowing a new regional order with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
(2026-05-07). China calls for immediate full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, stresses priority of talks on Iran situation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China calls for an immediate and full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, and stresses the priority of talks on the Iran situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). Iran war almost over . . . and the end of an era a Global South perspective. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Prince Taofeek Ajibade The signals are now coming from both sides of the negotiating table. American sources confirm it. Pakistani mediators confirm it. The end of the US-Iran war is near, and the terms of that ending will echo across the international order for decades. Let us be precise about what has happened…
(2026-05-07). Gaza Faces Public Health Collapse Amid Rat Infestation & Disease as Israel Blocks Reconstruction. democracynow.org 
Gaza is facing an "environmental and biological apocalypse" under Israeli bombardment and blockade, reports Palestinian aid worker Eyad Amawi of the Gaza Relief Committee. Israel's destruction of infrastructure has become a "generator for disease," with sewage contamination and rodent infestation now an everyday hazard for refugees living in tent camps. "[It's] no longer just bombardment or physical destruction. It is the collapse of every essential condition required for human survival: water, food, health, dignity, shelter, safety, everything." Amawi also comments…
(2026-05-07). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-07). 'We're under attack!' the night the Israelis struck the Global Sumud Flotilla. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle New Zealander Jay O'Connor had finished a long but satisfying day as a crew member aboard Eros 1, one of dozens of vessels that formed the Global Sumud Flotilla that was heading to besieged Gaza to open a humanitarian aid corridor. What Jay wanted was a well-deserved rest, not a…
(2026-05-07). How Gaza became one of the defining issues in UK local elections. newarab.com 
With polls
(2026-05-07). MSF says Israel has 'manufactured malnutrition crisis' in Gaza. newarab.com 
The report also examined what it said was the harm done by the The medical ch…
(2026-05-07). Rutgers Criticized for Canceling Commencement Speaker Over Palestine Advocacy. truthout.org Faculty members at Rutgers University in New Jersey on Thursday were among those condemning the school's decision to rescind an invitation to Rami Elghandour, a biotech executive and producer of the Gaza-focused film The Voice of Hind Rajab, who had been invited to speak at the School of Engineering commencement next week. Elghandour said the engineering school's dean, Alberto Cuitiño… |
(2026-05-07). Israel kills son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Gaza strike. newarab.com 
Israel targeted a group of people in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood of
(2026-05-07). Labour concedes an own goal in blocking Labour councillor from re-standing over Gaza and pro-trade union stance. thecanary.co 
The people of London stand ready to deliver a decisive blow to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, as voters across the capital — and much of the UK — move to remove Labour councillors from office and turn their backs on a party that abandoned them long ago. However, remaining socialist MP's and councillors within the […] | By
(2026-05-07). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-07). 'Source' calls for more security for Andrew after 'assailant' in balaclava. thecanary.co 
A source close to Epstein pal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has demanded more security for the disgraced former royal. The demand follows an 'incident' on public land near Windsor's new, crown-funded (and therefore ultimately public-funded) farm home in Norfolk. A man in his car supposedly "tried to sprint" at Andrew while shouting at him, but was prevented […] | By
(2026-05-07). US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein 'suicide note'. aljazeera.com A US court has released what it says is the 'suicide note' of Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-05-07). Venezuela Welcomes More Repatriated Citizens; US SOUTHCOM Reaches 178 Extrajudicial Executions. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This humanitarian initiative, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreement between Caracas a…
(2026-05-07). At The Hague, Venezuela's Ambassador Dismantles Guyana's Narrative, Reaffirms Venezuelan Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In the session at The Hague this Wednesday, May 6, Moncada focused on dismantling the fake narrative of "Venezuelan imperialism" and exposing the corporate interests driving Guyana's unilateral territorial resolution strategy initiated in 2018. | Bilateral consent as a legal cornerstone…
(2026-05-07). OFAC Authorizes Debt Restructuring Prep, But Keeps Venezuelan Assets Frozen. orinocotribune.com The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a general license that removes obstacles preventing the Venezuelan government and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) from contracting legal and financial advisory services for the restructuring of Venezuela's sovereign debt. | This measure marks a significant technical step toward future negotiations on the country's multimillion-dollar external debt. Until now, US sanctions have blocked Venezuela from engaging in any form of debt restructuring. | While imposing unilateral coercive measures, the US seized Venezuelan assets abroad[md…
(2026-05-07). China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 6 ⚪ People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.
(2026-05-07). US targets Cuba nickel operation in move with implications for China-linked supply chains. scmp.com The Trump administration has expanded its pressure campaign against Cuba into the critical minerals sector, sanctioning a nickel joint venture tied to Canadian miner Sherritt International in a move that could reverberate through China-linked battery supply chains. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Thursday against Moa Nickel SA, a joint venture between Sherritt and Cuba's state-owned General Nickel Company, as part of a broader effort targeting Havana's military-controlled…
(2026-05-07). Nations race to trace passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship. scmp.com Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cabo Verde, to prevent further spread of the disease. | Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius. Five of the eight suspected hantavirus cases have now been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization.
(2026-05-07). Why Hate Cuba? Especially Its Medical Practices. progressivehub.net DON FITZ | GREEN SOCIAL THOUGHT…
(2026-05-07). BRICS Members Russia and Ethiopia Deepen Partnership with Bold Industrial Plans. infobrics.org As constituent members of the BRICS economic bloc, the Russian Federation and Ethiopia have sustained a mutually beneficial partnership, which both sovereign states are committed to consolidating moving forward…
(2026-05-07). US 'terrorism' strategy links Muslim Brotherhood to Al-Qaeda, IS. newarab.com 
The US has announced a new counterterrorism strategy, which claims for the first time ever that the The strategy was announced on Tuesday by
(2026-05-07). China ready to work for more stability, improvement in ties with U.S.: FM. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to faithfully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, so that China-U.S. relations can truly stabilize and improve, to better benefit both countries and the whole world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Carbon-emitting mining tycoon Andrew Twiggy Forrest turns. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). India, Russia Hold Steel Sector Round Table; Focus on Deeper Cooperation. infobrics.org India and Russia held a round table to strengthen cooperation in the steel sector, focusing on supply chains, technology and research collaboration amid global uncertainties…
(2026-05-07). The Business Tips That'll Help You Win More Gen Z Customers. moguldom.com Gen Z represents a big chunk of the consumer market, but it's also one of the most stubborn. Research from PwC shows that this demographic tends to spend less than anyone else and be more selective when it comes to purchasing products. Some businesses think this means you can afford to ignore the market, but …
(2026-05-07). The ordeal of an undocumented Haitian migrant in the Dominican Republic. globalvoices.org 
Evens' experience reflects the reality of tens of thousands of Haitians navigating systemic racism in the DRGlobal Voices The Haitian and Dominican Republic flags with a fissure down the middle. Feature image created using By Jude Pierre Louis | Evens (a pseudonym) fled Haiti in August 2021 at the age of 33. A former socio-professional who worked in the Haitian public administration, he entered the Dominican Republic illegally. His displacement was driven by the escalation of
(2026-05-07). Trump gives green light for new arms deliveries to Ukraine. infobrics.org Trump once again yields to pressure from the pro-war lobby.
(2026-05-07). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-07). Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow due to dwindling supplies. aljazeera.com The lemon-laden Fahad-4, hijacked in late April, was used as a mothership to attack other ships.
(2026-05-07). Hondurasgate: Recordings reveal alleged scheme to restore Trump ally to presidency. peoplesworld.org 
A leak of supposedly private audio recordings from Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram—speculated to come from a source close to former Honduran president and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández—has unmasked an alleged plot to force regime change in Honduras and other Latin American countries. Said to be spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump and supported …
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-07). US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel's nuclear programme. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). China responds to Japan launching offensive missiles overseas. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday Japan's right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan's neo-militarism is rising and posing a threat to regional peace and stability.
(2026-05-07). What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of the guillotine? wsws.org The Met Gala on Monday evening was an expression of the putrefaction of the ruling establishment where fashion, Hollywood, corporate money, celebrity culture and politics comingled in a display of wealth and privilege.
(2026-05-07). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-06). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Feed in Tariff Subsidies Cost £1.8 Billion Last Year. wattsupwiththat.com FITs are one of the items not included by the OBR in its table of Environmental Levies, even though they used to be until a few years ago and plainly meet the same definition applied to other renewable subsidies — costs imposed by government on energy bills.
(2026-05-07). 'It Hurts My Heart': Black Elders Reflect on Tennessee Plan To Strip Memphis of Power. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Memphis voters braved the rain Tuesday morning to vote in the county primary election. As they headed to the polls, lawmakers returned to the state Capitol for a special session to redraw the state's congressional districts. State Republicans are expected to eliminate the only Democratic-held seat: Memphis' District …
(2026-05-07). Analysis: Russian security assistance is creating problems on the Korean Peninsula. longwarjournal.org North Korea has launched dozens of missiles since the start of 2026. The regime is displaying increasingly lethal long-range fires capabilities that have been enabled, in no small part, by Russian security assistance.
(2026-05-07). Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or will raise tariffs. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "great call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until July 4 to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking U.S. tariffs to much higher levels. "I've been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfill their side of the Historic Trade Deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest Trade Deal, ever!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
(2026-05-07). A day in the life of Pauline Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-07). China expresses strong dissatisfaction to UK's unilateral sanctions: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the United Nations Security Council, and the country has made solemn representations to the UK side, expressing strong dissatisfaction, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to open in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Digital Education Conference will be held from May 11 to 13 in Hangzhou, China's Ministry of Education said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Comicomment | Gun violence: America's unending human rights failure. ecns.cn The right to life is the most fundamental human right. The Statue of Liberty may symbolize freedom, but the endless sound of gunfire continues to expose America's deepening failures in governance and public safety.
(2026-05-07). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. peoplesworld.org 
On the first day of his presidency back in 2021, Joe Biden revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, which would have brought oil from Canada's tar sands into the U.S. The decision to kill Keystone XL was perhaps Biden's clearest gift to the environmental movement. But now, five years later, a family …
(2026-05-07). China pours US$6.1b into Brazil, making it Beijing's top investment worldwide: report. scmp.com China made Brazil its top global investment destination last year, pouring US$6.1 billion into the country across a record 52 projects. The figures come from the China-Brazil Business Council (CBBC), which released its annual report on Thursday. | The 45 per cent jump in value from the previous year far outpaced the 4.8 per cent rise in total foreign investment into Brazil.
(2026-05-07). Spain summons Israeli envoy over detention of flotilla activist. newarab.com 
Spain summoned Israel's top envoy in Madrid to protest the "unacceptable and intolerable" The countries' latest diplomatic clash came as Spain decorated the
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). "UAE IS IRAN'S EASIEST TARGET NOW" Pepe Escobar On Iran War. thealtworld.com Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on X (formerly Twitter) with guests including Hunter Biden, Elon Musk, President Bolsonaro, President Novak, PM Imran Khan, RFK Jr, Bill Ackman, Marc Cuban, Marc Andreessen and Tucker Carlson reaching millions of people a week and leading the citizen journalism movement. | Mario is also the founder and CEO of IBC group which is the largest incubator in crypto and AI and is one of the leading voices in the industry.
(2026-05-07). US says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel. aljazeera.com US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel.
(2026-05-07). Mali: Double Al-Qaeda-linked attacks kill more than 30. newarab.com 
Two attacks in central The two strikes came less than a fortnight "At least 35 people were killed on…
(2026-05-07). 'Stop the Game': Irish celebrities urge boycott of Israel match. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Last refuge of the desperate, antisemitism panic targets Greens. newarab.com 
With each passing moment, the British establishment loses its grip on the political destiny of the nation. The upcoming local elections feel like a watershed moment. Both major political parties, the Labour Party and their counterparts in the Conservatives, face the prospect of electoral oblivion. Populist contenders on their flanks might supplant the two longstanding parties of British capitalism. | Pollsters today speak of the Green-Reform divide replacing the traditional Labour-Tory contest. The leaderships of these two longstanding political parties fear they will lose their system and Green leader Zack Polan…
(2026-05-07). Is Ecuador meddling in Colombia's elections? colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-05-07). Sudan: Paramilitary leader Daglo says ready to fight for decades. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). SF May Day Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza for a General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). Hong Kong police adopt mainland-made CS/LS7 submachine gun. ecns.cn Hong Kong police have adopted the mainland-made CS/LS7 submachine gun for use by their Counter Terrorism Response Unit and the Airport Security Unit.
(2026-05-07). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-07). Shanghai Forum 2026: Forging a New Blueprint for Global Governance, AI, and Inclusive Development. infobrics.org The Shanghai Forum 2026 convened under the theme "The Age of Reconfiguration: Innovation and Global Governance" as its main topic…
(2026-05-07). Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? portside.org Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? |
(2026-05-07). Engineered hate: How generative AI is reshaping electoral politics in India / The BJP's toolkit of propaganda, provocation and polarisation. mronline.org 
What if detailed visuals of your worst fears about "the other" appeared on your feed daily?>
(2026-05-07). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-06). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). TikTok Algorithm Favored Conservative Content in 2024 POTUS Race, Study Suggests. truthout.org A new study examining the algorithms of the social media site TikTok appears to suggest that content users received on the platform skewed more politically conservative during the 2024 presidential election, regardless of a user's personal preferences. Researchers Talal Rahwan and Yasir Zaki at New York University's Abu Dhabi campus created over 300 "dummy" bot accounts to mimic real-life… |
(2026-05-07). Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West. sanews.gov.za Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West | An intelligence driven operation has resulted in the arrest of five suspects, including a police officer, in connection with an ATM bombing reported in the early hours of the morning in Dinokana, Zeerust in the North West. | The arrests follow a multidisciplinary operation that tracked the suspects and lead to a confrontation at Magogae Village, Mmabatho. During the shootout, three suspects were fatally wounded. | Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo welcomed the swift arrests, highlighting the dedication and coordination of the teams involved in bringing th…
(2026-05-07). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures That Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). Close calls at Michigan's dams are a climate warning to America. grist.org 
Flooding across northern Michigan last month pushed rivers to record levels, testing the limits of the state's aging dams so severely that officials in one city nearly ordered evacuations as water threatened to spill over the top of a key barrier — a close call that highlights the growing risk that intensifying storms pose to similar infrastructure around the country. | Nationwide, the average dam is
(2026-05-07). Buea, Cameroon is facing recurring floods despite a lack of rain. globalvoices.org 
Lahars occur when loose volcanic material washes down after prolonged periods of drynessGlobal VoicesMount Cameroon view from Buea, Cameroon. Image from Clara Efande, a resident of Buea's
(2026-05-07). Iran destroyed hundreds of structures at US military sites. newarab.com 
Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of structures and pieces of equipment at US military sites across the The level of destruction across US bases and sites hosting American forces appears to be far larger than what was publicly acknowledged by Washington, the US newspaper said. | According to the publication, at least 228 installations and pieces of equipment, including hangars, barracks, fuel depots, aircraft, and key radar, communications and air d…
(2026-05-07). Green Party supporters happy they can vote 'for a positive reason'. thecanary.co 
Green Party supporters have been expressing their excitement about being able to vote "for a positive reason" rather than tactically. Popping that Green vote in the ballot will never not be refreshing. Knowing youre voting for a party for a positive reason and not having to hold your nose and vote for someone just to […] | By
(2026-05-07). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-07). 'MAMDANI Act' pushes both anti-communism and Islamophobia. peoplesworld.org 
"Following the 'alien radical,' the naturalized American, is the first victim of the Czarification of America. Patriotic profiteers and political hooligans are united in the cry for the 'Americanization' of the foreigner in the United States. He is to be 'naturalized,' intellectually sterilized and immunized to Bolshevism, so that he may properly appreciate the glorious …
(2026-05-07). India's Modi Gov't Purged Millions of Voters Before Elections in "Direct Attack" on Democracy. democracynow.org 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won big in state-level elections this week, with the Hindu nationalist BJP now controlling over 70% of the country. Leading opposition politician and Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has refused to recognize the results as legitimate, accusing the Modi government of mass disenfranchisement. Ahead of elections, 9 million names were deleted from the rolls under a process called "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR). The process, conducted by India's Election Commission, "vitiates and creates an elec…
(2007-05-26). K-P's young sailors defy odds to bring glory home. tribune.com.pk 
Young sailor Hijab Ajmal from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as the province's only gold medalist in sailing after delivering a historic performance at the 35th National Games held in Karachi in December 2025. | The 15-member sailing contingent from K-P competed in nine categories against strong teams from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Army, Punjab and Sindh, eventually winning a total of eight medals despite the absence of proper training facilities in the province. | Hijab Ajmal clinched the gold medal in the Laser Radial Sail category, creating history for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa sailing. Her younger sister…
(2026-05-07). Chinese ambassador to Cuba denounces illegality of the blockade against the island. radiohc.cu The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Cuba, Hua Xin, recently denounced the profound suffering caused by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington for more than six decades on the population of the largest island of the Antilles. | In statements to Prensa Latina, the diplomat emphasized his country's firm opposition to any form of extraterritorial economic pressure and strongly condemned the unilateral actions that ignore the majority will of the international community for an end to the hostile policy against the Caribbean nation. | This stance aligns with the Asian gia…
(2026-05-07). Russia's Rosatom, IIT-B, Bengaluru Co Partner to Build India's Next-Gen Nuclear Workforce. infobrics.org State-run Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom, through its subsidiary JSC Engineering and Technology Center 'ETC GET', has announced a pilot training programme for nuclear industry specialists in India…
(2026-05-07). UK voters head to the polls in local elections. aljazeera.com Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections.
(2026-05-07). Your Party urges supporters to vote in the local elections. thecanary.co 
Your Party is encouraging supporters to get out and vote in the local elections if they haven't yet done so. You can use this postcode tool to find candidates Your Party is backing. In an email to supporters, Your Party has said: A new kind of politics is on the ballot at these elections. You […] | By
(2026-05-07). Egyptian man who firebombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison. al-monitor.com By Steve Gorman and Keith CoffmanDENVER, May 7 (Reuters) – The man who lobbed gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in a fiery attack last year that killed one person and left more than a dozen others injured in Colorado pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in state court and was sentenced to life in prison.
(2026-05-07). AI workers against the war machine. mronline.org 
Google's AI workers want to cure cancer, not kill for the US and Israeli military. That's why they are now trying to unionise for the first time ever, writes an employee at DeepMind.
(2026-05-07). From Emergency Lifelines to Strategic Levers: Dollar Liquidity and the UAE Pivot. fairobserver.com The current debate over dollar liquidity is often framed as a technical question — who gets access to swap lines, under what conditions and through which institutional channel. That framing understates what is changing. Access to dollar funding is becoming a strategic variable, shaping how countries position themselves within an increasingly layered global system. The…
(2026-05-07). The Trump regime, oligarchy, and the fight for socialism. wsws.org This speech was given by Joseph Kishore, National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (US), at the International May Day 2026 Online Rally, held Friday, May 1.
(2026-05-07). The Environmental Costs of The AI Boom. projectcensored.org A 2026 report by the Houston Advanced Research Center, or HARC, a Texas-based nonprofit focused on science-driven sustainability solutions, estimates that data centers in the state of Texas could consume 161 billion gallons of water and 241 gigawatts of electricity annually. These figures highlight why the environmental impact of artificial…
(2026-05-07). Red Cross staff member slams "appalling" smear campaign against Polanski. thecanary.co 
Recently, further cynical attacks were made by the Times in an attempt to smear the stiff competition levelled at the Green Party and their leader Zack Polanski. One of the latest mudslinging attempts, in the hopes something might stick, is that Polanski 'falsely' claimed to be a spokesperson for British Red Cross. Despite the British […] | By
(2026-05-07). US reinstates deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi. aljazeera.com Student accuses government of weaponising the immigration system to silence his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
(2026-05-07). Alaska 2025 tsunami was second-highest ever, taller than Empire State Building. scmp.com Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska ‚Å within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers. One morning last year it also was the site of a powerful landslide that triggered a huge localised tsunami. | Researchers have now determined that the tsunami on August 10, 2025, was the second-highest ever recorded, with a wave reaching up to 481 metres (1,578 feet) tall — higher than New York City's Empire…
(2026-05-07). This Congressional Shortcut Used to Shower ICE With Billions Could Create an Authoritarian Funding Playbook. progressivehub.net TAYA GRAHAM AND STEPHEN JANIS | THE REAL NEWS NETWORK…
(2026-05-07). 6 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-07). CPJ demands progress on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh killing, four years on. al-monitor.com The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for US authorities to relaunch their investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank in 2022. In a letter to the US Department of Justice ⚪ which oversees the Federal Bureau of Investigation ⚪ and FBI chief Kash Patel, the global press freedoms group demanded a "public progress update" on Abu Akleh's death.
(2026-05-07). Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition. scmp.com Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday slammed as "indecent" reported attempts by an American to pay locals US$200,000 each to sign a petition calling for Greenland to join the United States. | US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US needs to annex the Danish autonomous territory to ensure national security.
(2026-05-07). Man arrested 'with weapon' near former prince Andrew's home. scmp.com UK police said on Thursday they had arrested a man wielding a weapon who "was behaving in an intimidating manner" close to the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eastern England. | Norfolk police confirmed they had been called to an incident late on Wednesday near the Sandringham Estate "and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon".
(2026-05-07). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-07). WHO says cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'not the start of a pandemic'. scmp.com The World Health Organization insisted on Thursday that a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic did not mark the beginning of a Covid-like crisis. | "This is not the start of an epidemic. This is not the start of a pandemic," WHO epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention director Maria Van Kerkhove told reporters, insisting: "This is not Covid."
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-05-07). San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day. portside.org San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day |
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-07). Madrid captain Carvajal in race against time for Spain's World Cup squad. aljazeera.com Spain international Dani ‚Å Carvajal injured his right foot during a training session for Real Madrid last week.
(2026-05-07). Israel ramps up its issuing of air defense export licenses, and not just to the UAE. haaretz.com The surge is one reason Israeli defense exports are believed to have climbed 20 percent last year, but critics say this puts in question Netanyahu's vision of an independent arms industry…
(2026-05-07). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-07). Florida Creates New Conservative US History Course as Alternative to AP. truthout.org Florida has released a new U.S. History course for high school students that aims to provide a conservative alternative to Advanced Placement courses — the latest attack on public education in the state by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Though students across the country take Advanced Placement courses for college credit — with over half a million U.S. high school students doing so last year… |
(2026-05-07). Who Is L. Louise Lucas? The Virginia Lawmaker Now At The Center Of An FBI Probe. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | On May 6, FBI agents conducted a search of the office and marijuana dispensary owned by Virginia Democratic State Senator L. Louise Lucas, a veteran lawmaker who recently emerged as a key figure in the state's heated congressional redistricting debate, according to reports from
(2026-05-07). How Contagious Is The Hantavirus? newsone.com 
How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were 8 reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, …
(2026-05-07). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-07). Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat. scmp.com Russia told foreign governments and organisations to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from Kyiv, saying a retaliatory strike would be inevitable if Ukraine tried to attack Moscow during World War II Victory Day celebrations on May 9. | Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said late Wednesday that Russia had sent a message to all accredited embassies urging them to take "very, very seriously" a May 4 statement from the Defence Ministry warning of strikes if Ukraine interrupts the…
(2026-05-07). Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, 'Kinky Boots' on stage and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org It's Mother's Day weekend, and we're hoping that one of these events resonates with Mom. If she's a sports fan, the Sixers try to make more noise in the playoffs with Games 3 and 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday and Sunday. If she prefers music, there's everything from classical with the Philadelphia Orchestra's Musician's Choice at the Kimmel to rock with MMRBQ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion or reggae with the Wailers at Lansdowne Theater. | If Mom's a history buff, she might appreciate History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson at the Kimmel Center or the world premiere of "The Woman Question" at Br…
(2026-05-07). Qatari PM to The New Arab: 'Positive progress' between US, Iran. newarab.com 
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister In an interview with The New Arab's Arabic-language edition, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, excerpts of which were
(2026-05-07). FitCuba 2026, dedicated to Varadero, underway virtually. radiohc.cu The 44th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FitCuba) begins today in a virtual format, with a special presentation of Varadero, one of the country's most important sun and beach destinations, which will be the focus of the professional event organized by the Ministry of Tourism (Mintur). | More than 900 registrations, including participants and exhibitors, from Cuba, Colombia, Spain, Argentina, Canada, and many other nations will be at FitCuba, which, given the current circumstances, has adopted a virtual format to connect tour operators, travel agents, airlines, hotel chains, and other tourism providers…
(2026-05-06). China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). US sets expectations for Iraq's next PM to confront Iranian militias. al-monitor.com The Trump administration is cautiously sizing up Iraq's new prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, as a potential partner in pushing back on Iranian influence.
(2026-05-07). The Mexican economy in the U.S. ranks among the World's top 8. mronline.org 
The researcher concludes that the economic power of the Mexican diaspora is undeniable, but its potential remains untapped due to decades of restrictive policies and a lack of binational planning.
(2026-05-07). Australia and Japan boost military ties against China. wsws.org Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proclaimed that the country will play a "more proactive" role in the Indo-Pacific, amid a flurry of regional visits all directed against Beijing.
(2026-05-07). Farage now rakes in £2m a year while barely showing up to work. thecanary.co 
According to analysis from the Guardian, the 'skive minister' Nigel Farage is raking in £2m a year on top of his MP's salary. And while the Reform leader is earning millions from his side hustles, he's barely showing up to his actual job. REFORM VOTING RECORD IN PARLIAMENT Farage — 117 / 324 — 36%Tice — […] | By
(2026-05-07). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-07). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-07). Councillors claim Reform stopped them acting in local interest. thecanary.co 
A new investigation from the Independent has looked at the various Reform councillors who have jumped or been pushed from the party since May 2025. An interesting recurring theme is the claim that councillors were blocked by the national party of focusing on local matters. It's a worrying sign of what we'll have to contend with […] | By
(2026-05-07). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-07). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-07). US left-wing Dems demand end to silence on Israel nuclear policy. newarab.com 
Left-wing Democratic lawmakers have called on the United States to break its silence on Israel is widely believed to have developed nuclear weapons in the 1960s but keeps a deliberately ambiguous policy by neither confirming nor denying its arsenal, which is is not subject to any international monitoring. | Some 30 Democratic lawmakers led by Representative Joaquin Castro said that…
(2026-05-07). Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship exposes the continuing threat of zoonotic spillover. wsws.org A lethal hantavirus outbreak aboard the luxury vessel MV Hondius highlights how capitalist encroachment into ecological frontiers and global mobility transform localized zoonotic spillovers into urgent international public health crises.
(2026-05-07). The Trump regime, oligarchy and the fight for socialism. wsws.org This speech was given by Joseph Kishore, National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (US), at the International May Day 2026 Online Rally, held Friday, May 1.
(2026-05-07). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-06). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-07). US media complain Iran War leaves Ukraine's air defense in limbo. infobrics.org Europe also severely lacks air defense systems.
(2026-05-07). Colorado rally firebomber gets life in prison after asking for death. scmp.com The man who threw petrol bombs at ‚Å a pro-Israel rally last year in Colorado, setting several people aflame including a woman who later died from her burns, was sentenced on Thursday to spend the rest of his life in prison but said he wished to be executed. | Mohamed Soliman, 46, an Egyptian national, pleaded guilty to 101 charges brought by state prosecutors, including first-degree murder, then apologised in court and decried his own crimes as contrary to "the teachings of Islam" in a statement…
(2026-05-07). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-07). The Historian Who Wants To Imagine an Alternative to Capitalism. portside.org The Historian Who Wants To Imagine an Alternative to Capitalism |
(2026-05-07). Wes Streeting's local Labour uses 'dog-whistle' to try and influence voters. thecanary.co 
Redbridge Labour, home to millionaire donors' favourite healthcare privatiser Wes Streeting, has used dog-whistle tactics the day before the local elections to try and sway voters. Streeting's Labour is haemorrhaging votes, and it's desperate Labour and Streeting have been haemorrhaging votes in the borough since at least 2024, largely to left-wing independents. And when we […] | By
(2026-05-07). Tony Burke signals an immigration shift as Labor confronts migration reality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). GOP and SCOTUS Unleashed a "Gerrymandering Arms Race" at Expense of Black Voters. truthout.org "The country's most important civil rights law no longer effectively exists, and that's going to have ramifications on American democracy for a very long time." Mother Jones correspondent Ari Berman reacts to the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision rejecting key principles of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Since the court issued its ruling last week, Republican-controlled states have begun to redraw… |
(2026-05-07). BlueGreen Alliance celebrates 20 years and tackles Trump impact. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—As the BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of unions and environmental groups, celebrates its 20th anniversary this spring, it can look back on acceptance of the principle it pushed ever since Steelworkers President Leo Gerard and Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope founded it: That green jobs are good jobs, that green jobs should be union …
(2026-05-07). U.S., Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war ⚪ Axios. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, Axios reported on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Here comes a very fast train! (Please, save us!). onlineopinion.com.au Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns.
(2026-05-07). The Complexity of Motherhood. whyy.org Any mother will tell you — having children changes everything. On this episode, we explore what those changes look like and what's behind them. We talk with a psychologist about "matrescence," the multi-faceted transformation ushered in by motherhood, find out how motherhood rewires the brain, and hear about a new play that's challenging society's views on motherhood and women's health.
(2026-05-07). Spain awards UN rapporteur Albanese top civilian honour. newarab.com 
Spain's Sanchez prai…
(2026-05-07). L.A. TACO Neighborhood Guides: The Fairfax District. lataco.com Fairfax has Tyler the Creator's preppy emporium, breakfast burritos with smoked potatoes, a Guns N' Roses museum, legendary 3 a.m. pastrami, and one of L.A.'s last remaining newsstands. Plus a neighborhood history by artist Adam Villacin.
(2007-05-26). Palantir's 'The Technological Republic': A digital fascist manifesto. links.org.au 
Palantir's manifesto reveals we face a new form of fascism whose tools of violence and repression are algorithms, big data and AI, writes Rezgar Akrawi.
(2026-05-07). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-07). China seeks volunteers for bed-rest study simulating spaceflight conditions. ecns.cn China is recruiting volunteers for a bed-rest experiment designed to simulate the effects of microgravity as part of research into long-duration spaceflight, state media reported.
(2026-05-07). Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of NZ's enforceable media standards in general? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Peter Thompson The announcement by New Zealand's Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith that the government was abolishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) came as no real surprise. But it leaves a big question hanging: will the news media still be held accountable to basic standards which protect the public interest and the…
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate. portside.org How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate |
(2026-05-07). Passenger from Hantavirus-hit ship speaks to Al Jazeera from isolation. aljazeera.com A passenger from the cruise ship hit with a Hantavirus outbreak has spoken to Al Jazeera from isolation.
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Trump reversed Hormuz ship escort plan after Saudi blocks US base, airspace access: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark Military Mother's Day, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 6, 2026. — ReutersSaudi anger reportedly derailed US maritime operation.Qatar informed after mission already started.NBC says Oman consulted…
(2026-05-07). How losing nature from our language shapes our world. nationofchange.org As references to rivers, trees, and wildlife fade from books, songs, and everyday speech, our connection to the natural world also diminishes. Reclaiming these words can help us recognize, appreciate, and ultimately, preserve the environment.
(2026-05-07). Iran war undermines Dubai economic 'safe haven' appeal. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates, in general, and Recent missile and air strikes on the
(2026-05-07). The shame of London Labour. thecanary.co 
With voters heading to the polls today for local elections in England and national elections in Scotland and Wales, the Labour Party fear a disastrous set of results under the toxic Starmer brand. Their campaigning has put a lot of emphasis on attacking opposition parties in recent days, with Starmer's Housing Minister and Labour Together […] | By
(2026-05-07). Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 WNBA Season. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | The WNBA is back this weekend, and this season already feels bigger than just another year on the calendar. | The 2026
(2026-05-07). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In a recent interview on CBC, Timothy Snyder, an historian at the University of Toronto, noted that the U.S. is in "a catastrophic self-destructive mode". The war of aggression against Iran is the latest evidence of this since it is "wildly counter-productive". | He also commented on PM Mark Carney's initial support for the Iran War which Carney later retracted as it became more evident that this was a war of choice, rather than a war of necessity and would bring suffering upon many innocent people. | When asked about Alberta's separatist movement Snyder…
(2026-05-07). The Greens have one education policy from Finland. They need more. thecanary.co 
The Greens recently announced they will provide universal free school meals as part of their plan to tackle the affordability crisis. This is policy in Finland, which has one of the highest rated education systems in the world. The UK could learn more from the country. Greens — Finland's education system In Finland, education is […] | By
(2026-05-07). Lula won't sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil. scmp.com Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country's rare earth reserves are open to investment from China and any other nation willing to process the minerals on Brazilian soil, resisting pressure to side with Washington in its contest with Beijing over critical mineral supply chains. | "We have no preference. What we want is to share with whoever wants to invest in Brazil," Lula said at a press conference at the Brazilian embassy in…
(2026-05-07). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-07). UN urges Tunisia to end repression of civil society, media. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). The Supreme Court Is Lying About Racism in America. portside.org The Supreme Court Is Lying About Racism in America |
(2026-05-07). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-07). Trump's deportation campaign has harmed scores of kids with tear gas, pepper spray. nationofchange.org In several cities, judges have chastised federal officers, saying they used excessive force. One former DHS leader called ProPublica's findings a "bright red flag."
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(2026-05-07). Motorbike gunmen kill political aide in India's West Bengal. geo.tv 
Members of security forces stop a delivery personnel as they stand guard along a road leading to the site where an aide of Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal state, was shot dead days after the BJP secured a majority in the state assembly elections, in…
(2026-05-07). FTD Brothers pass £1m fundraising milestone on day 10 of All-Ireland marathon challenge. thecanary.co 
Jordan Adams, one half of The FTD Brothers, completed the London Marathon carrying a 25kg fridge on his back. Just hours later, he was flying to Ireland to begin an extraordinary challenge of running 32 marathons in 32 days across all 32 counties. Now, just 10 days into that journey, The FTD Brothers have raised […] | By
(2026-05-07). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). Black Memphians Came to Fight a Voter Map That They Say Erases Them. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by Tennessee Lookout. Breaking news: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP's advantage as part of President Donald Trump's strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections. A Tennessee …
(2026-05-07). Top Six Addiction Treatment Centers For Expert Care. moguldom.com 
When it comes to seeking help with addiction, the first step is often the hardest. A lot of people will put off getting help, but when they accept they need it, this is when the journey to recovery starts. And in a lot of cases, this step changes their life as after they start getting …
(2026-05-07). Colombia Vote: Cepeda Warns of Armed Pressure on Voters. orinocotribune.com Cepeda denounces armed pressure on voters as Colombia heads toward the May 31 presidential election. | Candidate cites reports of coercion ahead of May 31 elections and calls for investigations | Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda has warned that armed groups are pressuring communities to influence voting behavior, weeks before the country's May 31 elections. | Cepeda, representing the progressive coalition Pacto Histórico, said he received information from social organizations, local authorities and the Ombudsman's Office indicating that illegal armed actors are intervening in the electoral process in…
(2026-05-07). US Launches Its 63rd Airstrike of the Year in Somalia. news.antiwar.com The US has launched another airstrike in Somalia, according to a press release from US Africa Command, as the Trump administration continues its record-shattering bombing campaign in the country. AFRICOM said that the strike targeted the ISIS affiliate in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region, about 46 miles southeast of the Gulf of Aden port city of …
(2026-05-07). Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth. scheerpost.com Duaa Eldeib for ProPublica They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival. They passed their newborn screening tests. Some made it to their 2-week wellness visits without concern. Then, without warning, their systems began to shut down. A 7-week-old boy in Maryland developed sudden seizures. An 11-pound girl in …
(2026-05-06). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). White House inviting Nvidia, Apple, Boeing CEOs on Trump's China trip, report says. scmp.com The Trump ‚Å administration is inviting CEOs from ‚Å Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other big companies to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported on Thursday. | Executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup ‚Äåand Visa are also on the invitation list, according to the report. | A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser was invited. Qualcomm confirmed the invitation but declined to comment further.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-07). Journalism Isn't Here To Protect Your Politics. levernews.com Unsurprisingly, there was some angry feedback on my
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls. newarab.com 
Britons voted Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered The ballot across Scotland, England and Wales is Starmer's biggest electoral test since Opinion polls predict grim results for Labour, which could amplify call…
(2026-05-07). Ukraine's 'Frozen' Frontlines Are Shifting Significantly. bylinetimes.com For some time now it has seemed that the frontlines in the war between Russia and Ukraine have been stuck where they are. Neither side is making much progress in either taking or re-taking land. Such thinking invites a mentality that, if the war is stuck where it is, better to sue for some kind of peace, any kind of peace, than to continue the fighting. But keen observers of the war are noticing that the frontlines have not actually frozen; they have shifted significantly, right into the heart of Russia itself. | Where Ukraine has excelled has not only been in heroism and sheer tenacity, but also in ingenuity…
(2026-05-07). EU and UN Women Push for Gender-Responsive Justice Reforms in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Efforts to strengthen equitable justice systems in Pakistan are gaining momentum, as policymakers and development partners push for more inclusive financial planning. With support from the European Union, UN Women Pakistan recently convened a high-level policy dialogue focused on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The initiative signals a growing …
(2026-05-07). Would You Want Aliens to Meet Neil deGrasse Tyson? warisacrime.org Should it bother us how much our official comment-on-aliens guy does to normalize war? Is it overly nostalgic to suggest that I wouldn't have so much minded aliens encountering Carl Sagan when he was that guy? The latest from Neil deGrasse Tyson in the New York Times, suggests that aliens might show up on Earth …
(2026-05-07). Media campaign demands freedom for Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails. samidoun.net 
In support of Lebanese prisoners held captive in Zionist prisons, and in solidarity with their steadfastness and confrontation of the jailers, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, in collaboration with the International Campaign to Free Lebanese Prisoners, launched a media campaign to highlight the prisoners and their stories with large billboards on the Old Airport Road …
(2026-05-07). Turkey-PKK peace process stalls amid disarmament dispute. newarab.com 
The slowdown comes despite months of talks under Ankara's "Turkey free of terrorism" initiative, launched in late 2024 to end the decades-long conflict between the Turkish state and the PKK.
(2026-05-07). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-07). Moana Maniapoto: Why trashing the BSA is a sign of journalism and fairness being undermined. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Moana Maniapoto I was reluctant to enter into journalism because I valued the research and skills attached to the profession, particularly given it's responsibility to hold the powerful to account. I was lucky enough to have the legendary Colin McRae as my producer. He said there are basically three rules. You must be…
(2026-05-07). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-07). The Case for US Backing of Africa's Investigative Press. projectcensored.org Suzgo Chitete When armed officers stormed Malawian investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe's office in 2022, they seized his computers, phones, and documents before hauling him in for questioning. His offense was publishing an exposé on corruption in public service. Two years later, after another investigation into questionable military deals, he was…
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-07). EU: Protect Integrity of Anti-Deforestation Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cattle walk along an illegally deforested area in an extractive reserve near Jaci-Parana, Rondonia state, Brazil, July 12, 2023. | © 2023 Andre Penner/AP Photo | (Brussels) — The European Commission's announcement that it would not initiate a process to further amend the text of its milestone anti-deforestation regulation paves the way for it to be implemented by the end of 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. However, at the same time, the Commission has proposed to exclude leather from the list of products covered by the regulation, which would create a major loophole."It i…
(2026-05-07). Democracy Now! 2026-05-07 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, May 7, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, May 7, 2026…
(2026-05-07). How Route Optimization Is Saving Businesses Time and Money. moguldom.com 
Route optimization used to be something only larger logistics companies worried about, but now it's becoming a priority for almost any business that moves people, products or services from one place to the next. Whether it's deliveries, field service teams or collections, the way that routes are planned has a direct impact on your time, …
(2026-05-07). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-07). Ramzi Mallat's Leighton House installation confronts Orientalism. newarab.com 
Beneath a grand dome, pierced by arched windows of stained glass, where ceramic tiles carry the curves of Arabic calligraphy, and white marble columns frame the recesses, accented by intricately carved mashrabiya, the Light filters through the wooden latticework in fractured patterns, cooling the air and softening the grandeur. Below, a black marble fountain anchors the room in stillness. | Into this layered interior, over 7,500 rounded, deep-turquoise glazed cerami…
(2026-05-07). Comicomment: Everyday 'freedom', endless gun terror in America. ecns.cn A shooting at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association has once again drawn attention to America's deepening political polarization, rampant gun violence and growing public distrust.
(2026-05-07). A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker's housing plan. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! On North Third Street, not far from Norris Square Park, sits a long-vacant lot that neighbors want to see put to productive use. And they're raising questions about whether a popular homeownership initiative is the right tool for the job. | Ideally, they say, the city-owned parcel would be used for a mixed-use development with an independent retailer on the ground level — perhaps a pharmacy or a…
(2026-05-07). Australia's interest rate rise signals growing hawkish stance in Asia. scmp.com For an indication of how much the energy crisis is shaping the path of monetary policy, look no further than Australia. On May 5, the country's central bank raised interest rates for the third consecutive time, unwinding last year's monetary easing. | The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said "higher fuel prices are adding to inflation and there are indications that this is likely to have second-round effects on prices for goods and services more broadly".
(2026-05-07). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-07). NYPD Captain Gets Reassigned After Calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'An Embarrassment'. newsone.com 
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty | An
(2026-05-07). Report from Havana / May Day: Denouncing U.S. Military Assault Threats. radiohc.cu More than 30 people attended a public meeting on May 4th in Miami, where eyewitness accounts were presented by participants from the Labor and Youth Activists delegation who had just returned from May Day in Cuba. The meeting, titled "Cuba Under Siege, U.S. Threatens War, Cuban People Organize to Overcome It," was organized by the Miami Coalition to End the U.S. Blockade of Cuba.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-07). Labour 'ripping down' Green Party signs in Leeds. thecanary.co 
According to candidate Khizer Qayyum, the Labour Party has been ripping down Green Party signs in Leeds. In his own words, it's a sign that activists from the failing Labour Party are reliant on "dirty tricks": View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Green Party seeing Labour become increasingly […] | By
(2026-05-07). Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush. aljazeera.com The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
(2026-05-07). White CEO Says Zohran Mamdani's 'Tax The Rich' Slogan Is A 'Racial Slur' For The Wealthy. newsone.com 
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty | The only thing worse than Meet Ken Griffin and Steven Roth, two of New York City's richest men, both of whom app…
(2026-05-07). You Don't Know What It Is, Do You, Mr. Jones? scheerpost.com Ari Paul FAIR Silence had never sounded so sweet, blankness had never looked so beautiful. A visit to the far-right conspiracy outlet Infowars website had no "Jesus Returns"—sized headlines about government-tainted water turning the frogs gay, or fresh anti-vaccine claims. No promotions for host Alex Jones' supplements, either, or videos of him screaming gibberish about politicians eating babies. Just a …
(2026-05-07). Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the European Union must ratify its trade deal with the United States by July 4 or face "much higher" tariffs, after European officials fell short of agreement on the pact. | The US president said he spoke to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the issue and "agreed to give her until our Country's 250th Birthday or, unfortunately, their Tariffs would immediately jump to much higher levels".
(2026-05-07). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-07). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-07). Daily Memo: A Push for 'Quieter' Immigration Raids and An Increasing Use of Force at Detention Centers. lataco.com We are also exactly a month away from June 6th, when the Border Patrol arrived in Los Angeles and began the raids that terrorized so many around the country.
(2026-05-07). "Gerrymandering Arms Race" : GOP Rushes to Erase Black Representation After SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights. democracynow.org 
"The country's most important civil rights law no longer effectively exists, and that's going to have ramifications on American democracy for a very long time." Mother Jones correspondent Ari Berman reacts to the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision rejecting key principles of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Since the court issued its ruling last week, Republican-controlled states have begun to redraw their voting maps in a "gerrymandering arms race" that "could lead to the largest drop in Black representation since the Jim Crow era," explains Berman. "WeR…
(2026-05-07). Thailand's "T-Wave" Rises, But Tourism Impact from China Remains Elusive. unitedworldint.com To move on from passive reception to active cultural tourism, Thailand must approach entertainment as a field not as a sideline but a column of national engagement. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Glamorous Thai television dramas, music, and pop idols have in recent years moved in quietly to emerge as an expanding cultural phenomenon in Asia. …
(2026-05-07). BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace. aljazeera.com K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico's National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-05-07). China urges U.S. to earnestly respect core interests, properly manage differences: FM. ecns.cn China hopes that the United States will view China objectively, understand China rationally, respect China's core interests earnestly, manage differences properly, and join hands to do more major, practical and good things that are beneficial to both countries and the world, as well as to send more positive signals to the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-07). The Shipping Shield and Washington's Strategic Miscalculation. fpif.org If the United States continues to treat the global commons as a zero-sum battlefield, it may find that it has not cornered its rival but has instead isolated itself from the very infrastructure of the modern world.
(2026-05-07). PSG's Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.
(2026-05-07). Three children killed in blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, probe underway. ptcnews.tv Pakistan blast news: At least three children lost their lives and two others sustained injuries after an explosion rocked a residential area in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Wednesday night, officials said.The incident took place in the Ghwa Khwa locality of Lower South Waziristan, a region close to the Afghan border. According to the police, an explosive device planted in a motorcycle went off outside a house, triggering panic in the neighbourhood.The deceased have been identified as 15-year-old Shah Hussain, seven-year-old Sanaya Bibi and eight-year-old Soreen Bibi. The injured children were imme…
(2026-05-07). Egyptian man jailed for life over deadly US fire attack on Jewish protest. al-monitor.com A man who launched a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado last year that killed one person and injured more than a dozen others was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday, US media said.Mohamed Soliman, a 46-year-old Egyptian, admitted a raft of charges, including first degree murder, over the horrific June attack in Boulder.Soliman threw fire bombs and sprayed burning gasoline at a group of people who had gathered in the city in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas after the militant group's assault on Israel in October 2023.
(2026-05-07). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(2026-05-07). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-07). Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism. aljazeera.com New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent.
(2026-05-07). Palestine Coalition files complaint against London police chief. newarab.com 
The The complaint, sent to the London Mayor's Office, was made regarding "It is…
(2026-05-07). "They Can Never Stop the Spring:" Solidarity Delegation Visits Site of Ben Linder's Death. afgj.org 
NicaNotes May 7, 2026 By Becca Renk Foster (Becca Renk Foster is originally from Idaho, USA. For 25 years, she has lived and worked in sustainable community development in Nicaragua. She coordinates the work of Casa Benjamín Linder in Managua and is part of the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition. This article was first published in Popular Resistance on May 1.)…
(2026-05-07). Samsung to exit Chinese mainland home appliance market amid weak profitability. ecns.cn Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it will stop selling home appliance products in the Chinese mainland, citing weakening profitability.
(2026-05-07). In OtherWords: May 7, 2026. otherwords.org Voting opens for the 2026 midterms in just a few months. But in the wake of a new Supreme Court ruling, some GOP-controlled states are rushing to redraw their districts to maximize their partisan advantage ahead of the vote. In some cases, they're even canceling elections where voting was already underway. | Extreme partisan gerrymandering isn't new, but it's been taken to new heights this year as President Trump urges GOP-controlled legislatures to undertake extraordinary mid-decade redistricting to stave off GOP losses amid his historically unpopular presidency. | And now the Supreme Court has ruled that Southe…
(2026-05-07). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-06). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-07). Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
(2026-05-07). Tennessee GOP Unveils Map to Erase State's Only Democratic Seat. truthout.org On Wednesday, Tennessee state Republican lawmakers proposed a new congressional map that would lessen the already small Democratic representation in the state and eliminate Black political power within the delegation sent to Washington. The move comes after the federal Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that enforcement mechanisms from lower courts for the Voting Rights Act (VRA)… |
(2026-05-07). Journalism Isn't Here To Protect Your Politics EMAIL. levernews.com 
Unsurprisingly, there was some angry feedback on my
(2026-05-07). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-07). US revives deportation effort against pro-Palestinian student. newarab.com 
The A U.S. immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by Nina F…
(2026-05-07). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-07). Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks. aljazeera.com Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital Bamako, cutt…
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Cup will bring 1000th match in tournament's history. thecanary.co 
The World Cup is no longer just a competition held every four years. Throughout its history, which began in 1930, it has become a monumental record reflecting the evolution of the game itself. Prior to the 2026 edition, it had reached a remarkable milestone: 964 matches, representing the culmination of 22 tournaments. With the 2026 […] | By
(2026-05-07). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-07). Google AI Workers in UK Launch Union Campaign, Demand End to Military Contracts. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 5, Google AI workers in the U.K. launched a unionization bid, as part of an attempt to end the use of their technology by Israel and the U.S. military. Workers at Google DeepMind — Google's AI research laboratory, based in London — sent a letter to management Tuesday requesting recognition of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union as official… |
(2026-05-07). White House calls actor Mark Hamill 'sick' over Trump grave image. scmp.com The White House called Star Wars ‚Å star Mark Hamill "one ‚Å sick individual" on Thursday after ‚Å an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor's social media accounts. | "If Only" was inscribed on the image of ‚ÄåTrump lying with his eyes closed next to a gravestone, surrounded by daisies, with the inscription "Donald J Trump 1946-2024". The image was posted on Hamill's verified Bluesky account.
(2026-05-07). Activists who smashed up Elbit plant in Germany fear show trial. electronicintifada.net Highly political trial against the Ulm 5 activists begins with judge refusing to let defense lawyers sit next to their clients.
(2026-05-07). Zelensky warns Russia's allies against attending WWII parade as Moscow repeats threats. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned Russia's allies against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade, as Moscow doubled down on its threat to strike Kyiv on the day. | Moscow has unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 in its war on Ukraine but the Russian army has urged residents to leave Kyiv in case of a potential retaliatory strike on the day.
(2026-05-07). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-07). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-07). Israel strikes south of Beirut, Salam rules out normalisation. newarab.com 
The Wednesday evening strike on a building in Haret Hreik, which apparently killed Ahmad Ballout, the leader of the militant group's
(2026-05-07). Earth in 2050: A stark vision of environmental decline. mronline.org 
UN report predicts crippling heat waves, polluted air, species extinctions, economic crises.
(2026-05-07). A Few More Thoughts On AI And Consciousness. thealtworld.com Richard Dawkins is currently the subject of much I'm seeing the question "How can you be confident that AIs aren't conscious?" pop up a lot in response to the controversy. Speaking for myself, I would say I am confident…
(2026-05-07). Drug Companies Boosted Lobbying by 23 Percent Ahead of TrumpRX Launch. truthout.org The 17 pharmaceutical companies anchoring TrumpRx, the White House's new prescription drug-pricing program, poured more than $130 million into federal lobbying in 2025 — a nearly 23% surge that outpaced the broader industry as the plan was being shaped behind the scenes. Those companies accounted for more than a quarter of the record $457.3 million spent on lobbying last year across the… |
(2026-05-07). New Study: Declining Trends In 1980-2023 Tropical Cyclone Frequency, Accumulated Energy. wattsupwiththat.com Another anthropogenic global warming (AGW) modeling failure emerges in observed tropical cyclone data.
(2026-05-07). Israeli Justice minister warns supreme court of if judicial picks rejected. haaretz.com The Likud minister, who has refused to recognize Isaac Amit as the Supreme Court President and is one of the main architects of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul, threatened that the court would have no future if his nominees for the bench aren't approved…
(2026-05-07). Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months. responsiblestatecraft.org A new report finds the Iran war has cost the U.S. nearly $72 billion in its first 60 days — about $1.2 billion per day. Stephen Semler, journalist and co-founder of the Security Policy Reform Institute,
(2026-05-07). Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge. aljazeera.com Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington's Frederick Douglass bridge.
(2026-05-07). American Democracy: A Race to the Bottom. bylinetimes.com Last month I served as an election official for a special ballot in the state of Virginia, on whether to allow an exceptional redrawing of Virginia's electoral districts in time for the upcoming November mid-term Congressional elections. The referendum was passed, by a very narrow majority of 51.69% to 48.31%, meaning the Virginia Assembly can now adopt a skewed political map almost certain to give the Democrats four more seats, and reducing Republicans to just one safe seat in the State, where previously they had held five. | The Democrat-led Assembly and Governor of Virginia justified the measure as a respon…
(2026-05-07). Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, May 8 (Reuters) – Australian police said on Friday they had charged two women linked to the Islamic State extremist group with slavery offences after they returned overnight from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven years.The women, aged 53 and 31, face crimes against humanity charges including owning and using a slave in Syria, which carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. They were arrested at Melbourne airport on Thursday upon their arrival.
(2026-05-07). South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high. ecns.cn South Koreans' favorability toward China rose to 30.2 points, the highest level since April 2020, according to a survey released by Hankook Research.
(2026-05-07). The Real Cost of the Iran War: $72 Billion for the First 60 Days. portside.org The Real Cost of the Iran War: $72 Billion for the First 60 Days |
(2026-05-07). Manchester, meet Thirza — moss Side Green's candidate. thecanary.co 
Manchester — Leftists tend to think in structural terms. We like to think we're anti-individualist, not driven by mere charisma or sucked in by superstar icons. We'd like to believe that personality politics is vacuous and perhaps even below us. Let's be honest, though — we're kidding ourselves. Sometimes you see that character on screen […] | By
(2026-05-07). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-07). Quem foi Sabatai Zevi, o Messias judeu de 1666? strategic-culture.su Em 1666, messias judeu Sabatai Zevi causou frenesi, converteu-se ao Isl࣠e legou seitas ocultistas. | Junte-se a nós no Escreva para nós: | Nos últimos anos, Israel tem tentado impor à opinià£o pública que todos os qu…
(2026-05-07). Aumento delle tensioni istituzionali in Brasile. strategic-culture.su Le tensioni tra il potere legislativo e quello giudiziario stanno aumentando. | Segue nostro Il rifiuto da parte del Senato brasiliano della nomina di Jorge Messias alla Corte Suprema Federale segna un punto di svolta significativo nelle dinamiche istituzionali della cosiddetta "Nuova Repubblica" (il regime politico brasiliano in vigore dal 1988). Lungi dal rappresentare una rottura, l'episodio puà≤ essere interpretato come una manife…
(2026-05-07). Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers. aljazeera.com Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.