(2026-05-05). Netanyahu's Hezbollah War Masks a Mission of Destruction. juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As Israel destroys villages in Southern Lebanon committing crimes of war, US media use the same Gaza genocide playbook. Hezbollah is simply being substituted for Hamas. | Israel has become a master at twisting international law to its own purposes. It continues to successfully sell its distortions justifying ethnically cleansing in Southern Lebanon, as the US press relentlessly parrot IDF talking points, just like they did in Gaza. | On April 28, a videotape of
(2026-05-05). Lebanon Melkite bishops 'concerned' over Israeli demolitions. newarab.com 
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged the Lebanese government and the United Nations to protect the property of civilians and religious institution…
(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). The Iran nuclear lie and the warning signs Australia must not ignore. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). America's hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages. responsiblestatecraft.org Two months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, a tense standoff prevails. There is no active warfare, but no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough either. The war is a culmination of a 47-year trajectory which set the U.S. and Iran on this collision course. Mutual hostility was the norm since 1979, and even rare openings, such as the cooperation in a post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2002, or a landmark nuclear pact in 2015, failed to change that path to a more functional relationship.Serious questions remain: what are the principal drivers of this poisoned state of affairs that ultimately led us t…
(2026-05-05). US intel indicates limited new damage to Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time The assessments of Tehran's nuclear programme remain broadly unchanged even after two months of
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). Trump withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany as Berlin steps up rearmament. wsws.org The announcement by President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany and halt the planned deployment of US intermediate-range weapons in Germany marks a further escalation of the crisis in transatlantic relations.
(2026-05-05). New sanctions, threats and military exercises set stage for US assault on Cuba. wsws.org Amid escalating sanctions, military exercises, and threats by Donald Trump to take the island "immediately," Washington is laying the groundwork for a regime-change war against Cuba.
(2026-05-05). Hormuz tensions threaten US-Iran truce as UAE reports attacks. newarab.com 
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is under threat, after a spate of attacks in the region and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have left the truce crumbling. | Late on Monday, Iran, however, did not deny the strikes b…
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-05). downplay the risk: Iran and Trump are one step away from all-out regional war. haaretz.com Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions…
(2026-05-05). Iranian media: U.S. targeted two civilian boats carrying goods towards Iran, not IRGC speedboats. haaretz.com
(2026-05-05). US, Iran claim dominance in Hormuz amid fresh drone strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Arab states condemn Iran attack on UAE as Hormuz tensions rise. newarab.com 
Tensions are rising sharply in the Gulf after the The UAE's defence ministry said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran, marking the first such attack on the Emirates since
(2026-05-05). Why Fujairah matters: UAE oil hub beyond Iran's reach in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The attack reportedly hit storage facilities linked to Vitol, a major player in global fuel supply. The strike has raised concerns across shipping markets, with war risk insurance premiums for some vessels rising to as much as 5% of a ship's value, or roughly $7.5 million per voyage. | The incident has highlighted Fujairah's s…
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Gaza's no-cash transport crisis sparks new paper transit card. newarab.com 
When Ayat Hani needs to get somewhere in Gaza, the hardest part isn't the broken roads or the heat. It's the change. | Getting around after over two years of "Every time I try to take a ride, I can't find anyone who'll accept payment without exact change, and I never have it," Ayat, who lives in the Sahaba neighbourhood in central Gaza, tells The New Arab. | She ends up waiting on the street for stretches at a time, or walking dist…
(2026-05-05). 'For you, for them': Avila writes to daughter from Israeli jail. newarab.com 
A Gaza Thiago àÅvila, one of around 180 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla seized in international waters off the coast of Greece on 29 April, addressed the letter to his daughter Teresa, apologising for his absence while explaining his decision to…
(2026-05-05). Sweden: Parties Should State Position on Israel, Palestine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-05-05). Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City. aljazeera.com Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
(2026-05-05). Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists until 10 May. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of two foreign activists from the Israel-based NGO Adalah said the court's decision to extend the detention of
(2026-05-05). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in latest truce breach. newarab.com 
Medics said a Palestinian was killed and two others were wounded by an Israeli airstrike near the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in There was no immediate Isr…
(2026-05-05). In Gaza, World Press Day is literally about life or death. newarab.com 
Every year on 3 May, the communities around the globe mark In the war-torn
(2026-05-05). Venezuela at ICJ: Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The delegation includes Ambassador Samuel Moncada, Attorney General Larry Devoe, and Solicitor General Arianny Seijo, along…
(2026-05-05). President Maduro Calls for Unity and Faith to Overcome Difficulties 4 Months After Kidnapping. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, four months after his kidnapping, Venezuela's Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro urged the Venezuelan people to promote unity and faith as tools to overcome adversity. | In a message In the message, co-signed by First Lady Cilia Flores, President Maduro noted that spiritual strength is the necess…
(2026-05-05). Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid. aljazeera.com A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). Selective reporting on Golders Green exposed. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 29 April, Essa Suleiman allegedly stabbed three men — two Jewish and one Muslim, in Golders Green. At the time of the attack, Suleiman was living in supported housing, having previously been detained in a secure hospital. Suleiman has a history of mental illness, and was referred to Prevent in the past. The initial […] | By
(2026-05-05). Is Trump Losing All His European Allies? fpif.org It's been a year and two months since Vice President JD Vance The Trump-Netanyahu Iranian debacle, the dismal polling for U.S. presiden…
(2026-05-05). Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola. aljazeera.com Man City's 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
(2026-05-05). Shooting shortly after Vance motorcade passage triggers brief White House lockdown. geo.tv 
Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director of the US Secret Service, walks to speak to the media at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.Suspect fled on foot, then drew weapon, opened fire.Secret Service agents returned fire, shot the suspect.A juvenile bystander…
(2026-05-05). The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now. portside.org The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now |
(2026-05-05). Labour's desperate and disgusting smear video has fallen flat. thecanary.co 
As the May 2026 local elections draw near, the Labour party's fear of the Greens is written as clearly in its campaign as Keir Starmer's brylcreemed vacuity. Just like its utter lack of substance, ideas, and integrity. And wow, did it show in the abject failure of its naked attempt to smear the Green party […] | By
(2026-05-05). "All this money for bombs but no money for education" : May Day protesters in US denounce war and dictatorship. wsws.org Although officially dominated by Democrats and the labor bureaucracy, hundreds of thousands in the US marched on May Day to oppose war and defend immigrants and democratic rights.
(2026-05-05). What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting. portside.org What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting |
(2026-05-05). On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers. globalvoices.org We are affirming the value of human diversity and creativity, and trying to demonstrate it in practiceGlobal VoicesImage by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC, used with permission. | By Debora Prado | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades. You can follow the series on APC.org,
(2026-05-05). The independents targeting Wes Streeting's Labour in Redbridge. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's Labour Party knows an election shock is on the way, at the hands of Redbridge Independents. Local election candidates for the group told us more. Streeting and Labour face growing challenge in Redbridge In the 2024 election, independents became the main opposition to Labour in both Ilford South and Streeting's constituency of Ilford […] | By
(2026-05-05). UK lawyer says police wrongly listed him as 'Hamas member'. newarab.com 
A UK-based lawyer Documents disclosed as part of the case show that a detective inspector reco…
(2026-05-05). Flotilla members recount harrowing details of Israeli detention. newarab.com 
Elly Van Reusel remembers scratching a list of medical supplies into the metal wall as she tried to keep note of everything her comrades needed. The containers aboard the Israeli military ship were hot during the day, and no one knew where they were being taken. | "It was Metoprolol, 50mg," she tells The New Arab, "Enalapril, 5mg, Eliquis, 2.5mg, Salbutamol, an inhaler, Aspirin, 100mg." | But when Elly asked the Israeli occupation soldiers if she could access medication to tend to fellow participants, the Belgian doctor with 20 years of medical experience was violently slapped across her face. | Elly is one of ro…
(2026-05-05). Australian Labor government axing public sector jobs to deepen budget cuts. wsws.org The Albanese government is slashing thousands of public service positions—a warning of what is to come in next week's budget.
(2026-05-05). Is the UAE Losing Its Moral Authority in the Muslim World? thinktank.pk In recent years—particularly during and after the 2026 Iran war—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced growing criticism across the Arab and broader Muslim world. Once portrayed as a stable, business-friendly hub and a model of modern Islamic governance, the UAE's recent political, economic, and security decisions have raised serious concerns about its regional standing. …
(2026-05-05). Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting. aljazeera.com Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
(2026-05-05). Trump likens his Iran War to Vietnam Iraq. Feel Better? juancole.com ( As Trump's War shambles on with no end in sight, President Trump asks us to put his "little excursion" "in perspective." Compared to Vietnam and Iraq, Trump says, the Iran conflict has lasted "not very long at all." | Does anyone find comfort in comparing the Iran disaster with two of America's…
(2026-05-05). Strong security presence in Mexico's Sinaloa state amid cartel violence. aljazeera.com Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2026-05-05). Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe. geo.tv 
Firefighters work to distinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, May 5, 2026. — ReutersHunan fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61.Xi orders thorough probe into deadly factory explosion.Nearly 500 rescuers…
(2026-05-05). Graham Platner: A bogus "pro-worker" face for the Democratic Party in Maine. wsws.org Platner is being promoted as an outsider, but his campaign was recruited, packaged and launched through the AFL-CIO, Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party apparatus.
(2026-05-05). Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? portside.org Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? |
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes? grist.org 
On a sunny Friday afternoon in October 2023, some 70 children filed into a cool, dark tunnel in the south of Paris to help the city rehearse for its increasingly hot future. | The tunnel, part of the abandoned Petite Ceinture railway encircling the city, is always 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celcius), making it the perfect safe haven from the potentially lethal heat imagined outside. Once underground, each youngster was asked to simulate the effects of extreme temperatures that might become reality in their lifetimes. Some pretended to have been poisoned by food that spoiled during a power outage. Others…
(2026-05-05). Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor. responsiblestatecraft.org Recent reports
(2026-05-05). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2005-05-26). Anticolonial fraud: The Kremlin in Africa. links.org.au 
The Kremlin is exploiting anti-imperialist sentiment in Africa to advance its own imperial ambitions, contends Sasha Fokina.
(2026-05-05). Teaching union approves motion to boycott Israel. thecanary.co 
The national executive (NEC) of the NASUWT teaching union has approved a motion to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel at its May monthly meeting. The motion was sponsored by NEC member and NIEC Global Solidarity Committee member Raymond Beggs. It brings NASUWT policy in line with most other large education unions. The motion is titled […] | By
(2026-05-05). Sudan military accuses Ethiopia and UAE of drone attacks. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government has accused A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since 1 March came from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport. It also accused The Sudanese military…
(2026-05-05). Pakistanis 'should not have children': Racism row rocks Norway. newarab.com 
A racism scandal has The controversy began after Norwegian broadcaster TV2 aired a recording of Harek Hansen, an adviser to Progress Party MP Simen Velle, making the remarks during a conversation in an Oslo bar. | In the recording, Hansen said "successful white people" should have more children, whi…
(2026-05-05). Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister's role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize. newarab.com 
Palestinian photographer Alghorra, a contributor to The New York Times, was recognised on Monday for a series capturing starvat…
(2026-05-05). BTC/XRP rebounds, but more and more people are changing their participation methods. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). In reversal, Shin Bet lifts ban on BibiLeaks suspect accessing office. haaretz.com Yonatan Urich, an advisor to the Israeli prime minister, has been barred from his boss' bureau due to suspicions he has committed security offenses…
(2026-05-05). American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters. grist.org If you want to ditch your gas furnace and heat your home more cleanly and efficiently, you need to scale up one of your kitchen appliances. The first option is "electric resistance heating," better known as a space heater, which acts like a giant toaster to warm a room instead of bread. The second is a heat pump, which extracts warmth from even freezing outdoor air and pumps it indoors, like a refrigerator moves heat from inside the box to the kitchen. (That's why the back of your fridge feels warm, by the way.) | Energy experts say that to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and improve human health, we need…
(2026-05-05). Union presents pay-cutting offer to New Zealand nurses. wsws.org Nurses and healthcare workers should reject the offer presented by the NZNO, which would slash wages and do nothing to address the staffing crisis in hospitals.
(2026-05-05). Iraqi factions mull disarming in bid for government role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). Wu Yize: The new World Snooker Champion announced with authority, not hype. thecanary.co 
In the end, it was not the noise, the narrative or the weight of the moment that decided the 2026 World Snooker Championship. It was an 85‚Äëpoint break from a 22‚Äëyear‚Äëold who had never won a match at the Crucible before this year. Wu Yize did not just win a world title; he arrived as […] | By
(2026-05-05). Backlash to Reform's 'punish voters' plan is growing. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, Reform's Zia Yusuf announced the party's new plan to punish people who don't vote for them. The backlash to this was immediate. And as people have pointed out, Reform's threat may even be illegal: In addition, I've also been informed that it absolutely breaks the Representation of the People Act 1983 […] | By
(2026-05-05). Spain court seeks probe over Israeli detention of UN peacekeeper. newarab.com 
A Judge Antonio Pina of The request comes as the court co…
(2026-05-05). Stocks sink amid fears over US-Iran truce following new tensions. newarab.com 
And while oil prices fell, they held most of the huge gains seen on Monday after the two countries traded fire over the key waterway The exchanges came…
(2026-05-05). Hormuz Deepwater Disaster. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-05). Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Organize Peoples Tribunal For Justice. popularresistance.org In 1945, tens of thousands of occupied Koreans were forced to live in Japan, primarily as impoverished workers. When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 70,000 Koreans were impacted. Though they and their succeeding generations have been severely harmed by the exposure to radiation, they still have not received recognition, an apology or compensation for their suffering. A delegation of atomic bomb victims just completed a tour of the United States and testified before the United Nations. Clearing the FOG speaks with Shim Jin-tae, Han Jeongsun and a representative of Solidarity for P…
(2026-05-05). Why is Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war on Iran? newarab.com 
US War Secretary A recent incident in which he quoted a fake bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction to encourage a holy war in Iran has revived long-held concerns and…
(2026-05-05). UAE's OPEC Exit: Pragmatic Oil Policy, Not 'Stranded Assets' Panic. wattsupwiththat.com The UAE's departure, the largest and most consequential since the cartel's founding, weakens OPEC+ materially and reputationally, but it does so because of internal rifts, US supply abundance and regional conflict — not because Abu Dhabi's planners have swallowed the IEA's Net Zero Kool-Aid.
(2026-05-05). Mateship for sale: The economic betrayal of working Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). No Pause in War: Ukraine Keeps Pressure on Russia During Key Moment. thinktank.pk As Russia prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet triumph in World War II, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8—9. However, Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the proposal as "not serious," refusing to align with a symbolic pause in hostilities. At a time when Moscow sought a symbolic pause to mark …
(2026-05-05). What about Earth's Threatened and Endangered PEOPLE? wattsupwiththat.com These global zealots want power over poor countries — not power for the countries' destitute and desperate people. Their morally depraved policies and practices bring death to millions every year.
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Ethiopian TikTok grieves a popular creator. Are TikTok and Meta complicit in her death? globalvoices.org
(2026-05-05). States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). Ukraine's shadow war in Africa: overreach. infobrics.org
(2026-05-05). A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-05). Black gold, dirty power: How oil still rules the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Iran Sets One-Month Deadline For End To US-Israeli War. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic has set a one-month deadline for an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and a full end to the wars on both Iran and Lebanon, sources told US media outlet Axios on 3 May. | Iran "set a one-month deadline for negotiations on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US naval blockade and permanently end the war in Iran and in Lebanon," the sources said. | "Per the Iranian proposal, only after such a deal is reached, another month of negotiations would be launched to try and reach a deal on the nuclear program," they added.
(2026-05-04). How an Angry Birds video sparked a sectarian row in Lebanon. newarab.com 
An AI-generated 'Angry Birds' parody of A satirical video aired by privately-owned Lebanese broadcaster LBCI over the weekend depicted Hezbollah Secretary General Israeli soldiers were shown as pigs, echoing…
(2026-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Denies Warship Was Struck in Strait of Hormuz Despite Iranian Claim, Israel Kills 41 in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Issues New Displacement Orders for Southern Towns, Israel Jails Flotilla Activists Seized in International Waters, as Lawyers Report Torture, Beatings, Pentagon Pulls 5,000 Troops from Germany After Chancellor Cites U.S. "Humiliation" in Iran War, Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years, Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba's Government as U.S. Fuel Blockade Roils Cuban Economy, Cuban Immigrant Dies in Georgia ICE Jail, the 18th Such Death in 2…
(2026-05-04). Heavy Fighting in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Positions. news.antiwar.com Heavy fighting reportedly erupted in the area of Deir Seryan, on the border between Israel and Lebanon and well inside the Israeli occupied "Yellow Line" area of southern Lebanon. Israel reportedly advanced troops into the town and Hezbollah attacked them. Details are still emerging about the exchange of fire, but the IDF reported two Israeli …
(2026-05-04). Two IDF soldiers wounded in clash with Hezbollah; Israeli fire kills 17 in Lebanon over past day, officials say. haaretz.com Earlier on Monday, the IDF issued evacuation notices for several villages in the Tyre area shortly before it carried out attacks, killing four people, including in one village which was not listed in earlier evacuation warnings…
(2026-05-04). How could anyone not be chilled by Mahmood's 'surveillance prison' UK dream? thecanary.co 
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood's lust for repression of free speech and resistance concerning Zionism runs deep, just like her boss. So deep that she said in January — out loud — that she wants to turn the UK into a 'panopticon'. The term refers to a system of control and surveillance where a whole population […] | By
(2026-05-04). How Dr. Adam Hamawy's experience as a surgeon in Gaza inspired him to run for Congress. mondoweiss.net 
A combat surgeon who volunteered in Gaza during the genocide is one of the surprise leaders in the Democratic Party race to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in New Jersey's 12th district.
(2026-05-04). Israel Has Kidnapped Two Important Pro-Palestine Activists. popularresistance.org Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations, especially the United States, to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those who denounce the genocide — especially those who risk their lives to halt it and demand the rule of law. | But the rule of law, it appears, is buried under the rubble in Gaza. | And because of that Israel is able, with barely a word of protest by Western nations — Spain being one of the few exceptions [mdash…
(2026-05-04). 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…
(2026-05-04). Understanding the shared ideology behind settler colonialism in Native America and Palestine. mronline.org 
Both the United States and Israel were founded and exist on land taken during ongoing genocides. Settler colonialism drives these genocides, and both nations share an ideology that justifies the theft and rationalizes the killing.
(2026-05-04). Iran Says It Is Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary. orinocotribune.com Iran confirmed on Sunday that the United States has delivered its response to Tehran's proposed 14-point plan through Pakistani mediators, and that the Islamic Republic is currently reviewing the document. | "The Americans have given their answer to Iran's 14-point plan to the Pakistani side, and we are currently reviewing it," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a televised interview. | He clarified that the Iranian proposal is exclusively focused on ending the US-Israeli aggression against Iran and hostilities in the region and contains no provisions related to the country's nuclear program. | "T…
(2026-05-04). Asociación Americana de Juristas denuncia escalada agresiva de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Americana de Juristas emitió un comunicado en respaldo a Cuba, denunciando el impacto de las medidas impuestas por Estados Unidos. El pronunciamiento subraya que las sanciones aplicadas por la Administración de Donald Trump han generado graves consecuencias en la vida diaria de la población cubana.
(2026-05-04). The Regressive Ideologies Behind The 'Baby Bust' Panic. popularresistance.org If you haven't heard the argument that civilization is about to collapse because women aren't having enough babies, you haven't been consuming much media. | "The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn't as Bad as You've Heard—It's Worse," announced the Atlantic (6/30/25). Business Insider (8/21/25) ran a piece titled "America's Great People Shortage," which opened, "America is about to tumble off the edge of a massive demographic cliff." And NPR's Brian Mann warned on PBS (4/10/26) that, as a result of the birth rate decline, "many people say" that the US soon "will be unrecognizable."
(2026-05-04). Iran claims strike on US warship as US attempts to reopen Strait of Hormuz. longwarjournal.org CENTCOM denied Iranian claims that a US warship was struck on the same day the US announced "Project Freedom," an effort to "restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz."
(2026-05-04). Iran Warns Trump Over Plan To Escort Ships Through Hormuz. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic has rejected US President Donald Trump's plan to deploy naval forces and escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — announced under the name "Project Freedom." | "We have repeatedly stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and that any safe passage, under any circumstances, takes place in coordination with the armed forces," the Iranian army's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said in a statement on 4 May.
(2026-05-04). First Ships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under New U.S. Protection Plan. twz.com 
Project Freedom appears to be aimed, at least for now, at evacuating ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war with Iran began.
(2026-05-04). US denies Iran hit warship trying to sneak through Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime and the US military have denied that two Iranian missiles hit one of its warships as it tried to slip through the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had warned Washington of retaliation if the US attacked again or attempted to pass through the Strait before a genuine peace deal is agreed. US […] | By
(2026-05-04). U.S. AH-64 Apache, MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Sink Six Iranian Boats (Updated). twz.com 
Commercial vessels and American warships are coming under Iranian attack around the Strait of Hormuz as a new U.S. maritime protection plan has kicked off.
(2026-05-04). Trump says US Navy will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a rambling Truth Social post on Sunday afternoon, President Trump wrote that the US would begin escorting hundreds of "Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait, " and that any Iranian interference will "have to be dealt with forcefully."
(2026-05-04). Awkward India diplomacy, US-Nato 'crisis', Strait of Hormuz woes: 7 global relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources…
(2026-05-04). US' Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has "absolute control" over the strategic waterway. | "Let's see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said in a Fox News interview.
(2026-05-04). Iran's Foreign Minister Says No Military Solution To Hormuz, Warns US and UAE Against a 'Quagmire'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday show there's no "military solution" to the crisis and warned the US and the UAE against being drawn into a "quagmire" in the region. "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," …
(2026-05-04). Iran says it forced US warship back from Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. ReutersIran says it stopped 'American-Zionist' ships entering Hormuz.US military denies Iranian Fars report of missile strikes.Trump says US starting operation to aid stranded ships.
(2026-05-04). Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday urged China to step up its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, adding that the subject will be discussed when President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week."China, let's see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said during a live Fox News Channel interview.
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). Polanski wants private jet ban as fuel crisis looms. thecanary.co 
The Green Party's Zack Polanski has called for a ban on private jets as a fuel crisis looms. The US and Israel's unprovoked attack on Iran has left the global supply of fuel dangerously low. And, the crisis is set to become far more damaging in the coming weeks, with a potential need to ration […] | By
(2026-05-04). How the US-Israel war has cemented the IRGC's grip on Iran. newarab.com 
In its US and Israeli strikes aimed to disrupt the But the IRGC has moved quickly…
(2026-05-04). Hack, leak and attack: How Iran penetrated top security think tank. haaretz.com INSS and its leaders — among them former heads of the Mossad and Military Intelligence — have become a prime Iranian target. A Haaretz investigation based on more than 100,000 emails and messages reveals a six-year campaign linking cyber, influence, and assassination attempts…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Drones over jets: Iran wars signal a quiet airpower revolution. haaretz.com Despite the rising reliance on drones during wars with Iran, the Israeli government approved over the weekend a deal to purchase two squadrons of manned fighter jets. Funding for the deal remains unclear, since it's dependent on the next military aid package from the U.S.
(2026-05-04). Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War "Seditious" truthout.org President Donald Trump blasted journalists for their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last week, labeling their reporting as "seditious." Trump denounced CNN and The New York Times in comments to reporters at the White House last Thursday. His complaints came shortly after The Times editorial board published an opinion piece condemning the president for exposing vulnerabilities within… |
(2026-05-04). From Baghdad to Albany: Listening to the Other Side. fairobserver.com I'm writing this piece well into US President Donald Trump's new war with Iran, which, with the help of Israel, has already killed more than 2,000 civilians, including 175 schoolgirls and staff; displaced some 3.2 million people and is costing the American taxpayer at least $1 billion a day. All of which is tragically reminiscent…
(2026-05-04). UAE says air defences engage Iranian missiles, drones as flights diverted. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026. — ReutersIran denied targeting…
(2026-05-04). UAE reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. thecanary.co 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that its air defences are shooting down both missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran t.co/iEDsZNtdhL pic.twitter.com/JenWFT9KrZ — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 4, 2026 One Iranian drone […] | By
(2026-05-04). Iran's navy attacks US ship with missiles, CENTCOM denies strike. newarab.com 
(2026-05-04). Oil jumps, stocks mixed amid Iran, US claims of attack in Strait. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-04). IRGC's scary revelation as Trump mulls new strikes: Iran declares war 'winner' before round 2. hindustantimes.com An IRGC spokesman boasts that Iran will be the "final victor" in an "unequal battle" with the United States, mocking Trump's weapon shortages after the 40‚Äëday war. As Tehran reviews Washington's reply to its 14‚Äëpoint peace plan, Trump calls the proposal unacceptable and hints he may restart strikes.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians in Gaza as Relentless Attacks Continue. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its relentless attacks and constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that on Monday morning, a man, identified as 42-year-old Mousa al-Abyad, was killed by an Israeli attack …
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Gaza flotilla organisers subjected to 'extreme brutality' in illegal Israeli detention. asiapacificreport.nz By Charlotte England of Novara Media Israeli soldiers beat and tortured flotilla organisers Saif Abukeshek and Thiago àÅvila after abducting them in international waters near Greece in the early hours of Thursday morning, allege lawyers and diplomats. After illegally intercepting 22 boats and kidnapping around 200 activists hundreds of miles from Gaza, Israel transferred the…
(2026-05-04). Israel Prepares for Resumption of Full-Scale Bombing Campaign in Gaza. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military is preparing for the resumption of its full-scale bombing campaign in Gaza, Middle East Eye reported on Monday, citing Israel's Army Radio. The Israeli military has constantly violated the US-backed ceasefire deal that was signed in early October 2025, with daily attacks across Gaza, killing at least 832 Palestinians, according to the …
(2026-05-04). Israel's growing impunity: Naval forces seize aid flotilla with Irish president's sister aboard. peoplesworld.org 
The "Global Sumud Flotilla," en route to Gaza, was attacked on the high seas on Wednesday night—over 1,000 kilometers from the Israeli coast. Thirty-four activists were injured, and two organizers were abducted. On Sunday, an Israeli court extended its detention until at least May 5. Both report severe mistreatment. On board one of the ships: …
(2026-05-04). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Israel Continues to Detain Flotilla Members Intercepted in International Waters. truthout.org We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval… |
(2026-05-04). Germany jails mother for locking up daughter for 7 years. scmp.com A German woman convicted of keeping her young daughter locked up at home for years was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday. | The woman, who had kept her daughter confined to the home of the girl's grandparents, was found guilty of kidnapping, abduction of a minor and mistreatment of a vulnerable person, according to a court spokeswoman.
(2026-05-04). UK eyes joining EU's ‚Ǩ90 billion loan to Ukraine. scmp.com Britain is in talks to join the European Union's ‚Ǩ90 billion (US$105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that ‚Äåthe loan finances but will have to cover some interest payments on the borrowing to be eligible, the European Commission said. | "Today marks the first high-level discussion on the UK's potential participation in the ‚Ǩ90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, following technical exchanges between the UK Government and the Commission," a Commission spokesman told…
(2026-05-04). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-04). Massive search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco. newarab.com 
Two A massive land, air and sea search was launched by US,
(2026-05-04). Hurricane Helene shattered lives — and the systems that keep people sober. grist.org 
As Hurricane Helene roared through the mountains of western North Carolina in September 2024, Devon ran from one side of his house to the other, listening to the sound of trees snapping in the dark. | The wind whipped the steep hill his family lived on in Asheville, rattling the windows and cracking limbs. Pine trees fell like dominos, 20 in all. Five of them took the porch and a corner of the house with them. The creek behind the family's home was rising fast, and anything caught in it was swept away. | Inside, Devon's wife and their daughter, who is now five, hid in a closet, crying as the house shook. Devon…
(2026-05-04). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather | A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. | This change in weather is associated with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to make landfall over the western parts of South Africa from Tuesday morning. | "The system is expected to initially affect the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape before spreading eastward across the central and eastern interior from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning," the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. | A cut-off low is a s…
(2026-05-04). This Week in People's History, May 6—12, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 6—12, 2026 |
(2026-05-04). Peace Walk for Palestinian Prisoners Held in Osaka, Japan. worldbeyondwar.org 
On Saturday, April 18, members of the Japan chapter of World BEYOND War participated in a 5k peace walk for Palestinian prisoners in Osaka. The walk was organized by a student group called Circles for Peace at The University of Osaka. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-04). Israel's First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying. twz.com 
The first new tanker is set to arrive in Israel in around a month and will help relieve pressure on the IAF's tiny and very old KC-707 tanker force.
(2026-05-04). Russia and UAE Discuss Fertiliser Supplies and BRICS Grain Exchange. infobrics.org Russia wants to boost its food and fertiliser exports to the United Arab Emirates and jointly develop a grain exchange servicing trade between members of the BRICS group of developing nations…
(2026-05-04). How Trump's diplomacy is shaping the war in the eastern Congo. responsiblestatecraft.org The recent
(2026-05-04). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-04). Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers' budget scrutiny, not dismiss it. scmp.com Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city's budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn't always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. | When Chan was first given the keys to the city's coffers, they were full. Successive financial secretaries faced political pressure of a very different kind. There weren't many issues that opposing parties saw eye to eye on. However, accusing the government of hoarding cash and not giving…
(2026-05-04). Workers Over Billionaires: May Day message resonates in Detroit. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Over 500 union members, immigrant rights advocates, and working-class Detroiters converged on Roosevelt Park in the city's Corktown neighborhood Friday, marking May Day with a rally and march that drew together the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO, community organizations, and protest groups united against an agenda they say puts bosses before workers. The event, sponsored by the …
(2026-05-04). £10 pints are now a thing in Starmer's Britain. thecanary.co 
As we reported, Keir Starmer recently recorded the worst approval rating of any PM since polling began. Now, a new record has been set in Starmer's Britain — namely the price of a pint hitting £10 in London. Obviously, we can't entirely blame Starmer for the creeping effects of inflation. What we can do, however, […] | By
(2026-05-04). Polanski riles up finance bros like in 2019 when they despised Corbyn. thecanary.co 
If one looks at the recent headlines in finance papers like the FT heading into the local elections on 7 May, one would think that it is back to 2019 again. Finance bros are not happy about the Green Party. There will be a great effort to blame the impending left victory in local elections […] | By
(2026-05-04). Montana Trailer Park Tenants Go On A Rent Strike. popularresistance.org Facing dramatic rent hikes and a sale to an anonymous investor, residents of two Montana trailer parks are launching a rent strike this May Day, likely the first such action in the state in decades. | Tenants of King Arthur and Mountain Meadows Parks in Bozeman, Mont., will kick off their strike today with a May Day rally, echoing thousands of other protests and economic disruptions planned nationwide. For resident Debi Rooks, 64, it's a powerful new chapter of the labor union traditions she grew up with. | Rooks' father was a union leader in Minnesota, and as a child, she watched both of her parents spend their…
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 16, 2026: Wisconsin Unity Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 10 AM — 5 PM, WISCONSIN UNITY SUMMIT: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE! 944 E Gorham Street, Madison. Join with justice leaders to create a strategic plan to guide statewide actions and help realize a united vision for peace, justice, sustainability & democracy. Potluck to follow. Sponsored by Building Unity. Info: 608-630-3633. More …
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-04). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-04). Britons horrified by Reform's threats to punish people who don't vote for them. thecanary.co 
On 3 May, Zia Yusuf issued a direct threat to voters: vote for Reform or face the consequences. As you might expect, this threat is going down incredibly poorly with voters: "This is absolutely disgusting." pic.twitter.com/P6fscgUbcD — The London Economic (@LondonEconomic) May 4, 2026 Reform threats Yusuf has said they will only build migrant detention […] | By
(2026-05-04). 'Extensive brutality': Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians. aljazeera.com ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
(2026-05-04). Narratives of History and Israel's Policing of Activists. projectcensored.org In the first segment, Eleanor Goldfield sits down with author Nicola Griffith to talk about her recent book release, She is Here. Nicola digs into her work on understanding history as stories, not hard, immovable facts, and that history depends on who tells it. She discusses writing history as an embodied experience, extracting ourselves from binaries and embracing nuance, how the lack of disabled perspectives in literature shapes our ableism, and more. | Next up, Eleanor Goldfield sit down with journalist Liam Syed and organizer Nikki Morse to talk about how Israel's latest quasi-visa program targets foreign act…
(2026-05-04). Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Rachana Shah's patients are children, but some have developed health issues that are usually prevalent in older people: sleep apnea, joint pain or pre-diabetes. | As a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's The overall impact of ob…
(2026-05-04). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-04). China Changes Everything: An anthology by social justice activists, journalists and commentators. iacenter.org Click this link to get China Changes Everything for 60% off list price! The book is available in printed form and as an e-pub on several platforms, including on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and BookShop.org Donate to help publicize the book China is this century's greatest success story, rising from poverty to become a leading force for global change. China's Targeted Poverty Alleviation program has helped 800 million people out of extreme poverty. China's solar panels, wind turbines and hydro power lead global efforts to save the planet. Electric cars, high-speed rail, clean and quiet metro subways set an…
(2026-05-04). Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase. sanews.gov.za Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase | Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season. | The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding. | "[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. | "Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‚Äëfired generation, strengthened cost efficiency, and underpins Eskom's Winter Outlook…
(2026-05-04). Trump brags about a losing hand then announces 'Project Freedom'. thecanary.co 
In his second term as US president, Donald Trump has become known for his late night posting sprees. Said sprees see him sharing memes he finds on Truth Social between long-winded messages he rarely follows through on. Sunday 3 May proved to be a particularly eventful night for the president, with the following meme attracting […] | By
(2026-05-04). Claim that Greens are another donor-driven party shot to smithereens. thecanary.co 
This week, investigator Lee Nallalingham has been calling out the Greens, upset by the party's claim that they aren't backed by wealthy donors. For those that may not know, Nallalingham is a Reform UK branch chair for Newham and Tower Hamlets. In his critique has failed to recognise that the Greens are playing a very […] | By
(2026-05-04). Rethinking Dawkins's Selective Skepticism: God, AI, and Atheist Double Standards. muslimskeptic.com Richard Dawkins, long associated with the "New Atheist" movement and a leading voice in evolutionary biology, has once again gone viral. This time, it it due to some remarks he made in which he appears to be attributing some form of consciousness — or at least quasi-agency — to artificial intelligence (AI). Netizens couldn't miss …
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces Project Freedom to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). BRICS –°ountries Advance Cooperation in Space Industry. infobrics.org Today, all the countries of the group are developing their own space programmes, BRICS unites 40 percent of the world's population, and the economies of its members are growing. This represents a serious bid for success in the most ambitious space initiatives…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Trump official celebrates millions losing food aid as experts point to GOP cuts. nationofchange.org Nearly 4.3 million Americans have been pushed off SNAP since early 2025, with researchers linking the decline to sweeping policy changes rather than economic improvement.
(2026-05-04). Saka saves Arsenal while West Ham struggles near bottom of the Prem. thecanary.co 
Arsenal's title charge tightened while West Ham's survival bid loosened and Bukayo Saka was the hinge on which the whole Premier League weekend swung. Arsenal didn't just beat Fulham, they re‚Äëestablished the version of themselves that had gone missing in recent weeks. The version that plays with swagger, incision and a sense of inevitability. At […] | By
(2026-05-04). SNL Recruits Aziz Ansari To Hilariously Roast Kash Patel, But Can This Administration Take A Joke? newsone.com 
Source: Saturday Night Live/NBC / Youtube | As many of you have seen by now, Saturday Night Live booked comedian Aziz Ansari to do to FBI Director Kash Patel what comedian Nah, but Ansari understood the assignment. | "I'm a trailblazer. I'm the first Indian person to suck at…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-04). Reform cannot be trusted with abortion law. thecanary.co 
Farage has reopened the argument, his MPs have voted for restriction, and his head of policy opposes abortion even in pregnancies resulting from rape. Reform's evasions should fool nobody. Votes against decriminalising abortion Nigel Farage has already reopened the argument, first by saying MPs should debate cutting the 24-week limit, then by calling that limit […] | By
(2026-05-04). Sunday Science: Umbilical Cord Blood May Hold Clues for a Child's Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes. portside.org Sunday Science: Umbilical Cord Blood May Hold Clues for a Child's Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes |
(2026-05-04). Navigating an unpredictable future: global architecture, energy, and security. onlineopinion.com.au The worst energy disruption in decades may be accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels.
(2026-05-04). Russia and Ukraine Declare Ceasefires That Will Begin on Different Days. news.antiwar.com Russia said on Monday that it would observe a ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8 and May 9 to observe Victory Day, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's victory against Nazi Germany in World War II, but it's unclear if the truce will hold, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by declaring a ceasefire that …
(2026-05-04). Green Party one point behind Reform in latest poll. thecanary.co 
With the local elections set to take place on 7 May, all eyes are on the fight between the political parties. This is especially true given that we now no longer have two primary parties. Instead, we have five mid-sized parties (in terms of polling). In the latest example of this, a new poll from […] | By
(2026-05-04). israeli Occupation Court Extends Detention Of Saif Abukeshek And Thiago àÅvila. popularresistance.org Askalan, Occupied Palestine —The Global Sumud Flotilla condemns the decision of the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" to have Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila remanded in custody. | They were unlawfully abducted by israeli naval forces in international waters outside Greece and taken to occupied Palestine earlier this week. | The court has ordered their continued detention for 2 additional days until May 5. | Despite there being no formal charges levelled against them, israeli prosecutors have made sweeping politically motivated allegations in a retaliatory attempt to criminalize humanitarian action.
(2026-05-04). Do books have a future? Do we have a future without them? A conversation with radical publisher Paul Coates. therealnews.com 
"I got into publishing because I was in the Black Panther Party and we had people in jail," Paul Coates—legendary activist, publisher, and founder of Black Classic Press—tells TRNN. | "I got into publishing because I was in the Black Panther Party and we had people in jail," Paul Coates—legendary activist, publisher, and founder of Black Classic Press—tells TRNN. video,Black Classic Press
(2026-05-04). The billionaire sugar brothers backing Trump's effort to 'take Cuba'. peoplesworld.org 
Trump is a billionaire president, with billionaire friends, who represents the billionaire class in the United States. Evidence of this abounds, and when it comes to Cuba, there is no clearer example than his relationship with the Fanjul family. Described by Forbes as one of Trump's "top political donors and friend of more than 40 …
(2026-05-04). A child born, a father dead: West Bank commander says killing like. haaretz.com The Israeli army is 'constantly turning villages into conflict zones,' said the commander, with no attempts to disguise it as anything else…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). Dover's only women's shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware emergency shelter that has served nearly 100 women in the past year — many fleeing violence, battling untreated mental health conditions or facing homelessness — is now at risk of shutting its doors. | At
(2026-05-04). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-04). First north of Ireland King Charles postbox immediately 'redecorated' by republicans. thecanary.co 
Royal Mail (RM) might not operate swiftly anymore, but it seems republican socialist group Lasair Dhearg do — it's taken them less than 24 hours post-unveiling to add their own finishing touches to the first King Charles-branded postbox installed by the tardy privatised delivery service. Speaking about the republican and socialist themed stickers they planted […] | By
(2026-05-04). Albanese Labor: reshaping the population to its own ends. onlineopinion.com.au In recent polling and research, the latter dislikes massive immigration, isn't thrilled by progressive culture and the neoliberal agenda.
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). UAE quits OPEC: What next for oil, the Gulf, and geopolitics. newarab.com 
(2026-05-04). Jailed for Palestine, Amu Gib is running for local UK elections. newarab.com 
In the steady rhythm of the British electoral system, the 2026 local elections face a challenge they are not built to handle: From the outside, it is easy to dismiss such a candidacy as a marginal or symbolic protest — a statutory outlier rather than a serious political intervention. It sits uneasily within the lines of conventio…
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). Britney Spears admits reckless driving in DUI plea deal, avoiding jail. scmp.com Troubled pop princess Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail. | The "Toxic" singer was arrested in March after police spotted her driving erratically on a freeway in Ventura County, near Los Angeles. | She was initially charged with DUI — driving under the influence — but under the plea deal confirmed Monday she admitted to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs or both.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Scrutiny mounts over Plymouth Brethren's Federal Election interference. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal. aljazeera.com Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week's assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
(2026-05-04). How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface. portside.org How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface |
(2026-05-04). Farmers are anxious, but still in a pretty good paddock. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Amicus Brief of Naomi Oreskes … er, "Expert Report" Redux 5: the Conservation Law Foundation v Shell version. wattsupwiththat.com The legacy new media reporters never once questioned the collective accusation sources behind the "crooked skeptic climate scientists" accusation. This rock-bottom journalism malfeasance problem is unsustainable. The crash of the entire situation could be epic, with worldwide repercussions.
(2026-05-04). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-04). The Revolutionary Communist Party abandons Corbyn only to embrace Zack Polanski's Green Party. wsws.org Building socialist consciousness means fighting to bring the historical and international experience of the working class to bear on contemporary political issues, in order to break the working class from its potential misleaders.
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Philadelphia launches 'Alleygators' program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia residents who need help clearing trash and vegetation out of alleyways next to their homes can now request a team of " The city's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives launched the Alleygator program as part of the city's biannual, 13-week citywi…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Le[e]gal Brief: Does The Government Have The Right To Access Your Data? newsone.com : | ✕ | "Right now, every single one of you watching is carrying a tracking device in your pocket. It knows where you pray, it knows where you protest, it knows what doctor you saw last Tuesday and what corner you stood on last Friday," attorney Lee Merritt says at the start of this week's Le[e]gal Brief. | One of the conspiracy theories I consistently find hilarious is the fear that the government is trying to put a chip in people through vaccines, because in this day and age, they don't need to put a chip in us to know where we're at. By virtue of phones, social media, and even online shopping…
(2026-05-04). Trump Makes Rudy Giuliani's Hospitalization All About Himself And His 2020 Election Fraud Lie. newsone.com 
Source: Sonia Moskowitz / Getty | President Donald Trump is such a horrible human being that he can't even take a break from being a horrible human being while expressing his thoughts and prayers for his friend, a fellow horrible human being, who has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. | According to
(2026-05-04). In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled'. portside.org In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled' |
(2026-05-04). Sub-Saharan Africa: Why do less than 12 percent of Africans have AI access? globalvoices.org Today, the challenge is maintaining uninterrupted sessions that incorporate streaming, uploading, and real-time interactions.Originally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-05-04). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-04). Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that injured at least 18 people. scmp.com A weekend shooting at a lakeside park in Oklahoma that left nearly two dozen people injured erupted when a group began arguing at an unsanctioned party packed with young adults, a witness said on Monday. | Authorities were continuing to search for suspects on Monday in the shooting that critically injured at least three of those hurt. No arrests have been made.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2026-05-04). Thousands March For Immigrant Workers And Victims Of Police Crimes. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Community members flooded the streets on May 1 for a march in honor of May Day. The weather was bright and sunny with a cool breeze, making conditions favorable for an energized crowd. Nearly 10,000 feet hit the ground at the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument and marched up past the White House, through Black Lives Matter Plaza, and ending at Franklin Park. | May Day commemorates a long history of workers and immigrants' struggles. Protesters showed out for immigrant workers in force and stood in steadfast solidarity with working and oppressed people both at home and globall…
(2026-05-04). Tracing the local impacts of global topics. globalvoices.org Our Spotlights seek to track the uneven distribution of technology, trends, attitudes, and attention around the worldOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-05-04). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-04). Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies. scmp.com Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced on Monday as the prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom of reporting. | "We stand for civil discourse and against censorship," said Pulitzer Administrator Marjorie Miller ahead of the announcements, which honoured coverage of Trump's immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
(2026-05-04). Zelensky sounds nuclear alarm to gain support from West reminding about Chernobyl catastrophy. infobrics.org There is no evidence that a Russian drone actually hit the Chernobyl NPP.
(2026-05-04). A U.S. Supreme Court ruling hammered voting rights. What does it mean and what happens now? mronline.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision gutting the federal Voting Rights Act could upend American politics and trigger a new rush to redraw congressional districts.
(2026-05-04). Labour 'sources' demands end to speculation fuelled by hapless Starmer himself. thecanary.co 
So-called Labour 'sources' have petulantly demanded an end to the "endless drama" of speculation about when Keir Starmer's blighted 'leadership' will finally be put out of its our misery. This, he reckons, is all just a distraction. Where exactly does he think that drama is coming from? Labour: the call is coming from inside the […] | By
(2026-05-04). From Eichmann to death penalty debate takes a turn. haaretz.com After October 7, Nazi comparisons and a new law on capital punishment are reshaping how Israel defines enemies — and itself…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific. newarab.com 
A Speaking in Canberra after talks with Roughly one-fifth o…
(2026-05-04). Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) – European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran war. But his abrupt move to cut U.S. forces in Germany is the latest sign that such efforts have their limits and are far from certain to succeed.
(2026-05-04). Natasha Devon exposes blatant heirarchy of racism in UK on Sky News. thecanary.co 
Author and broadcaster Natasha Devon made a powerful intervention on the hierarchy of racism during a Sky News segment. Devon pointed to the recent stabbing attack in Golders Green, noting how it prompted widespread media coverage and swift, sustained political commentary. Devon argued that attacks on other minoritised groups do not receive nearly the same level […] | By
(2026-05-04). Brazil's Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week. aljazeera.com Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
(2026-05-04). Mark Rowley has now LIED about Palestine Solidarity Campaign. thecanary.co 
The following article is an open letter from the Palestine Coalition to Mark Rowley, the Met Police commissioner The Palestine Coalition has today written to the Metropolitan Police commissioner, Mark Rowley, calling on him to retract his scurrilous and defamatory claims that we "set out with an intent to march near synagogues". Mark Rowley: lie […] | By
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Workers And Left Parties In South Asia Mark May Day. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of workers from all corners of South Asia took to the streets on Friday, May 1, to celebrate International Workers' Day or May Day, renewing their commitment to confront the accelerating onslaught of attacks on workers' rights and the intensifying cost of living crisis. | Trade unions and left parties held rallies and meetings where they paid tribute to the workers of the 1886 Chicago Haymarket affair, some of whom paid with their lives to ignite a global movement for better working conditions and the 40 hour week.
(2026-05-04). Apparently, Getting Old Causes Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Because if getting old while living alone is now part of the emissions ledger, then the list is effectively complete.
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Trump's trap, Trump's sanity. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. president has lost the war he started with Iran — or at the ve…
(2026-05-04). Fatal 2022 China Eastern Airlines plane crash points to deliberate fuel cut-off. scmp.com The China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed into a hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board, had its fuel supply cut mid-flight, newly released investigative material shows, which bolsters the theory that the aircraft was intentionally brought down. | While China still has yet to release a final report on the accident, findings released by the US National Transportation Safety Board this month show that levers controlling the flow of fuel to the jet's engines were switched to the…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Death toll from Turkey school shooting rises to 10. newarab.com 
An 11-year-old girl has died of injuries sustained in a Almina Agaoglu died in hospital, the private NTV television reported. | A 14-year-old opened fire at a school in the Kahramanmaras province on 15 April, killing nine students aged 10 and 11 and one teacher. The youth attacker died at the scene. | Authorities sai…
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). America's Iran war for oil signals environmental disaster. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Iran replaces UAE ports with Pakistan corridor to break U.S. blockade. mronline.org 
The move activates a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 but never previously used, and positions the Gwadar-Karachi corridor as a potential strategic link between South Asia and Eurasia through CPEC and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
(2026-05-04). Feds are doing traffic enforcement—here's why that's bad for all of us. therealnews.com 
In this episode of the Police Accountability Report we speak with Ismael Rincon, aka video,federal traffic enforcement
(2026-05-04). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-04). Israeli commander boasts of West Bank killings unseen since 1967. newarab.com 
A senior Avi Bluth, head of the Israeli army's Central Command, admitted that Israeli forces were "killing as we have not killed since 1967", in comments reported by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz on Sunday. | The year 1967 refers to Israel's multiple-front…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-04). Strike of Little Lake teachers in California shut down after 10 days. wsws.org The decision was taken before teachers were given access to the full terms of the tentative agreement and before any meaningful rank-and-file review could take place.
(2026-05-04). First B-52 To Arrive For Re-Engining At Boeing Plant Later This Year (Updated). twz.com 
New Rolls-Royce F130 engines are a critical upgrade for Air Force B-52s, but work has been beset by delays and growing costs.
(2026-05-04). Wisconsin: Stand For Peace Events May 3-10, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
EVENTS ACROSS WISCONSINWhat are WNPJ's member groups doing to advance justice and peace in Wisconsin? Scroll down to view a partial list of upcoming events. For more events, click the links below. Click here to view a calendar of all WNPJ members' upcoming events.Click here to view a list of vigils across Wisconsin. Breaking News: April 30, …
(2026-05-04). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-04). Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone. truthout.org With the escalation of shelling in southern Lebanon since early March 2026, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese once again find themselves in a cycle of forced displacement. Official estimates indicate that more than 1 million people were forced to leave their homes within just the first few weeks, marking one of the fastest waves of displacement the country has experienced in decades. |
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). Streeting's local Labour branch set to lose much worse in 2026 than in 2025. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's local Labour Party in Redbridge already lost an election in 2025, but it could lose much, much worse in the upcoming local election. To find out more, we spoke to Redbridge Independents councillor Noor Jahan Begum. Redbridge is sick of Labour Begum ran in the 2024 election, becoming the main opposition to Labour's […] | By
(2026-05-04). Building Unity Gathering Potluck May 8, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org FRIDAY, MAY 8, 6-9 PM, BUILDING UNITY GATHERING AND POTLUCK AT UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, 2203 University Ave., Common Room, Madison. Info: .
(2026-04-27). Who Killed the Florida Orange? portside.org Who Killed the Florida Orange? |
(2026-05-04). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-04). Why Are Foreclosures Rising? And Who's Being Hit The Hardest? newsone.com 
Source: Muhammad Labib Adilah / Getty | Why are foreclosures rising across the U.S.? Concerns about housing affordability are weighing heavily on many Americans, as aspiring homeowners try to break into the market while many existing homeowners struggle to hold on to their properties. | Why are foreclosures rising? Here's a closer look at the data.: |
(2026-05-04). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-04). Antonelli holds firm to extend title lead at F1 Miami Grand Prix. thecanary.co 
Andrea Kimi Antonelli absorbed pressure from Lando Norris to seal a third straight win in the F1 Miami Grand Prix and push Mercedes further ahead in the 2026 title fight. Antonelli's rise has been quick, but what happened in Miami felt like something more solid: a teenager not just winning races but shaping the rhythm […] | By
(2026-05-04). American Press Freedom On The Brink. popularresistance.org As World Press Freedom Day (May 3) nears, it's a good time to step back and assess how journalists and news outlets are faring in our current media climate. | President Donald Trump came back to the White House and picked up right where he left off, insulting and attacking the press on an almost daily basis, suing media outlets, and taking a number of concrete actions to restrict press freedom. Against this backdrop, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) will release its 2026 World Press Freedom Index on April 30. | Every year, RSF scores and ranks 180 countries and territories based on their level of press freedom.
(2026-05-04). AG says she is open to talks on Netanyahu trial plea deal amid pardon push. haaretz.com Baharav-Miara told President Herzog talks would proceed only 'without preconditions' and without harming the trial; Netanyahu's testimony was again canceled Monday, citing late-night security consultations…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). When the sun takes over: Global solar leaders. strategic-culture.su From sun-drenched deserts to equatorial highlands, a growing number of countries now generate over 10%—and in some cases nearly 30%—of their electricity from solar power. The unlikely leader is Lebanon—a nation in the throes of state collapse. With its national grid delivering just a few hours of power per day and the central government functionally bankrupt, Lebanese citizens, businesses, and hospitals have turned rooftops into power plants. This infographic shows the share of solar in electricity generation.
(2026-05-04). Putin and Zelensky announce rival ceasefires ahead of Russia's Victory Day. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia's World War II victory, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5-6. | Putin had first spoken of a possible ceasefire coinciding with commemorations of the 81st anniversary of the victory ‚Äåin a phone conversation last week with US President Donald Trump.
(2026-05-04). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 5. thecanary.co 
It was a warm morning, and a lengthy crew stretched down the steps outside Birmingham Crown Court. Across the road, protestors chanted: "Majid, we are proud of you." Today, at the end of a two-week trial — in which Majid Freeman faces up to ten years in prison for terrorism charges based on a series […] | By
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). US Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling On Abortion Pill Mail Ban. newsone.com 
Source: Peter Dazeley / Getty | In a quick reversal of a lower court's decision, the Supreme Court on Monday The case is one of several moving through the 5th Circuit at the behest of anti-abortion rights groups and conservative state leadership. Monday's determination gives time for consi…
(2026-05-04). Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail. democracynow.org 
In a major blow to abortion access, a federal appeals court decision siding with the state of Louisiana has placed major restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. The medication, used in roughly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., can no longer be sent by mail or prescribed through telemedicine. But previous abortion restrictions show that curtailing access doesn't reduce the prevalence of abortions. Instead, they make the procedure more dangerous, and even deadly. "They're trying to stop the unstoppable. And as a result, these restrictions are pretty draconian and increasingly absurd…
(2026-05-04). Green Politics and Public Money with Sheridan Kates. mronline.org 
Billy Saas and Rob Hawkes speak with Sheridan Kates, ecological economist, activist and, at present, Green Party candidate for Islington Council in North London in the May 2026 local election. In her academic and political work, Sheridan rejects both the economics and the language of austerity, and instead prioritises democratic, inclusive, and participatory institution building.
(2026-05-04). Hondurasgate's Audio Leaks: Trump's Plot Using Juan Orlando Hernández Puts Mexico and Colombia in the Spotlight (+China). orinocotribune.com The second leak of audio recordings from the "Hondurasgate" scandal, exclusively released by Canal Red, exposes a US-led plan to destabilize the governments of Mexico and Colombia. The strategy involves a coordinated media disinformation campaign orchestrated from the US and Argentinian presidencies. | By Valeria Duarte Galleguillos — Apr 30, 2026 | What does it mean that the former president of Honduras, convicted of drug trafficking in the US and pardoned by Trump, is acting as an operator for the MAGA administration in Latin America? The geopolitical context is key to understanding this. While China conso…
(2026-05-04). Bennett says Netanyahu West Bank settlements amid Carrefour subsidy deal. haaretz.com A new program subsidizing products at select Carrefour supermarkets notably excludes the West Bank. After Bennett's criticism, Israel's economy minister defended Netanyahu's West Bank policy, touting the construction of '100 new settlements'…
(2026-05-04). 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…
(2026-05-04). Trump says South Korea should join mission to protect ships near Iran. al-monitor.com May 4 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that South Korea should join U.S. efforts to protect ship movements near Iran, and added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would hold a news conference on Tuesday with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine. (Reporting by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-05-04). Driver ploughs car into crowd in German city of Leipzig, killing 2. scmp.com A car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre of the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday, killing two people and injuring several others, authorities said. | The driver, a 33-year-old German man, was arrested at the scene and officials said his motivation was unclear. | Germany has been shaken by a series of car-ramming attacks in recent years, including one targeting a Christmas market in 2024 in Magdeburg, and also in Berlin and Munich.
(2026-05-04). '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.
(2026-05-04). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-04). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity. sanews.gov.za Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity | By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa's road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity. | It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to anti-apartheid movements which threaded Europe right across Asia and right across the Atlantic Ocean to countries like Cuba, heeded the profound words of wisdom by liberation stalwart and President of the African National Congress,…
(2026-05-04). Chloe Zhao, Stellan Skarsgard and Demi Moore among Cannes Film Festival jurors. scmp.com Chloe Zhao, Demi Moore and Stellan Skarsgard are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced on Monday. | Just about a week before the 79th Cannes begins May 12, organisers unveiled the nine-member jury that will deliberate on the films in competition at the annual French Riviera festival. As already announced, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) is president of the jury.
(2004-05-26). Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says. tribune.com.pk 
Dubai Airports' operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is fully clear, with capacity increasing in line with available routing, CEO Paul Griffiths said on Monday. | UAE's aviation authority said on Saturday that air traffic had returned to normal after precautionary measures introduced on February 28, at ‚Å the start of the US-Iran war, were lifted. | Despite disruption from the conflict, Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports h…
(2026-05-04). Iraqi court sentences 4 to prison for promoting Baath Party. newarab.com 
An The Karkh Criminal Court said in a statement that those convicted were found in possession of the
(2026-05-04). Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship. newarab.com 
The sailors, who had been held aboard the container ship Touska, were flown into
(2026-05-04). Rapid Response: Congress restore voting rights now! peoplesworld.org 
Congress: Restore voting rights now! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand that Congress take immediate action to reverse the Supreme Court's outright dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. This act was won by the courage and united action of thousands in the South and across the country, Black and white, …
(2026-05-04). The never-ending nightmare of the border wall. nationofchange.org Flooded with cash, drained of sense in Trump's America.
(2026-05-04). 'They Can Never Stop the Spring:' Day of the Internationalist Hero Announced in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com 
By Becca Renk — May 1, 2026 | In honor of the 39th anniversary of the assassination of U.S. citizen Ben Linder by the U.S.-funded counterrevolutionaries in Nicaragua, the National Assembly declared April 28th the Day of the Internationalist Hero, recognizing internationalists who gave their lives for the people of Nicaragua. | Benjamin Linder: °Presente! | Under the shade tent in the schoolyard, staring solemnly ahead, stands a line of children wearing t-shirts with the image of the most famous North American in this mountainous Nicaraguan village. The picture on the t-shirt is not of a pop singer or a m…
(2026-05-04). Media silent as antisemitic Reform activist spotted campaigning. thecanary.co 
On 24 February, we reported that Reform UK had suspended Matt Goodwin's campaign manager for racist posts. On 14 April, we reported that Adam Mitula had continued to work behind the scenes on election campaigns. Now, it turns out he's still operating in front of the scenes too: Remember Matt GPT's campaign manager Adam Mitula, […] | By
(2026-05-04). US Central Command Says It Destroyed Six Iranian Boats; Iran Denies Naval Losses. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 4, 2026, at 7: 43 pm EST US Central Command said on Monday that US military helicopters sank six Iranian boats, an allegation Iranian officials have denied, according to Iranian media, as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed. The comments from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper came after …
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936 and 1938 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). HBCU Students Said No To A Racist Politician For Commencement Speech, And Now Lawmakers Want To Defund Their School. newsone.com 
Source: Win McNamee / Getty | South Carolina State University did something that too many institutions in this political moment have been unwilling to do: it listened to its students. | The historically Black university invited South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to deliver its spring
(2026-05-04). No existe justificación alguna para una agresión contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba "Por un mundo sin bloqueo: solidaridad activa en el Centenario de Fidel".
(2026-05-04). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Resumen del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este lunes un resumen del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, efectuado el pasado el 2 de mayo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana. En la cita se reunieron 766 participantes de 36 países y 152 organizaciones sindicales.
(2026-05-04). Intelectuales cubanos emiten declaración en defensa de la soberanía, la paz y la justicia social. cubadebate.cu Intelectuales cubanos, reconocidos con los Premios Nacionales de Ciencias Sociales e Historia, hicieron pública una declaración en la que reafirman su compromiso con la soberanía, la independencia y la justicia social, al tiempo que denuncian el impacto del bloqueo, alertan sobre riesgos de injerencia externa y abogan por la defensa de la paz.
(2026-05-04). Children Describe Loneliness, and at Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers. aclu.org Children describe adult jail-like conditions at Colorado juvenile detention centers…
(2026-05-04). Il fronte maliano della guerra mondiale a pezzi. strategic-culture.su Mentre in Italia si discuteva polemicamente (per l'ennesimo anno consecutivo) dell'esito delle manifestazioni per il 25 aprile, del loro essere divisive ed altre facezie inutili, il gruppo jihadista JNIM e le milizie separatiste tuareg del Fronte Azawad hanno lanciato un'offensiva contro le posizioni dell'esercito maliano, mettendo nuovamente a dura prova la stabilità dello Stato del Sahel. Cià≤ è avvenuto nel quasi totale silenzio dei nostri mezzi di informazione, incapaci di comprendere l'eventuale portata, anche per l'Europa, di una nuova profonda destabilizzazione della regione.
(2026-05-04). Por vez primera a ocho manos y cuatro mentes. cubadebate.cu Hoy vamos por un récord absoluto. Acertijo a ocho manos y cuatro mentes. Hay que ponerle cacumen del bueno. Nos vemos en unos días para compartir las respuestas.
(2026-05-04). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-04). Farmworkers in Mexico Lack Basic Social Security. projectcensored.org Farmworkers on both sides of the US-Mexico border play a huge role in agriculture, but many still lack basic protections. In a March 2026 article, originally published in Spanish by La Jornada and republished in English by Mexico Solidarity Media, Mireya Cuéllar reported that few agricultural workers in San Quintín Valley, in Baja California, Mexico, are registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). According to a 2022 agricultural census conducted by Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), more than 47,000 people work in the municipality's advanced agricultural industry,…