(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Hormuz at 'Pakistan, others request'. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Genocidio en Gaza, un drama sin fin. radiohc.cu Las imágenes y noticias que llegan desde Gaza han puesto al mundo frente a una realidad imposible de ignorar: la destrucción sistemática de una población civil bajo el peso de la guerra, el bloqueo y la indiferencia internacional. | Cada día se acumulan denuncias sobre bombardeos, muertes de niños, hospitales colapsados y una crisis humanitaria que ha desbordado todos los límites éticos y políticos. | En ese contexto, hablar de genocidio no es una exageración retórica, sino una acusación que ha sido sostenida por organizaciones de derechos humanos y por instancias internacionales que exigen una lectura rigurosa d…
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). UAE tells OPEC 'good terms' after ditching group, fears Iranian retaliation on oil routes. hindustantimes.com Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei delivered a pointed warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "no one should be allowed" to dominate the vital route, just hours before tensions with Iran spiked. The United Arab Emirates official also defended Abu Dhabi's stance on OPEC, insisting the UAE "left on good terms" while pledging to remain a reliable energy producer. As geopolitical strains rise and threats to oil flows grow, the remarks underscore mounting anxiety over energy security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
(2026-05-06). Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he was pausing the day-old US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz "for a short period of time," citing what he said was "great progress" toward an agreement with Iran.
(2026-05-06). Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress. haaretz.com
(2026-05-06). Did Hegseth just invite Iran to target US ships instead of Israel, insists Netanyahu not in charge. hindustantimes.com At a tense Pentagon briefing in Arlington, Pete Hegseth pushed back on claims that Donald Trump is being influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting U.S. actions are driven solely by "America First" interests. However, the remarks come amid intensifying conflict with Iran, raising questions over whether Washington's positioning could shift Tehran's focus toward U.S. bases instead of Israel.
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). Chinese FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-06). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-06). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.
(2026-05-06). China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance. ecns.cn During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational "robot police squadron" to key areas, bolstering the city's traffic management capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Sanctions and Threats of War: The Last Pulls. radiohc.cu The massive demonstration of support for the Cuban government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for a US administration that believes itself to be the master of the world and all-powerful in the Western Hemisphere, the Granma newspaper opined on Tuesday. | The Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the full text of this article below. | The White House unmasked and at the feet of Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone. The massive demonstration of support for the government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for an administration that believes itself to be the master of…
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-06). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-06). 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)…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). Israel's nightmare: NATO nation's largest, fastest hypersonic missile Tayfun block 4 to hit IDF. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Roketsan has publicly unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, marking the first time the system has been shown in public mounted on its 8×8 wheeled launcher. Defense reporting described it as the largest and most powerful member of the TAYFUN family, underscoring Ankara's push to expand its indigenous long-range strike capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Michigan Prof's Only Offense: Humanizing Palestinians. juancole.com Silver Springs, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — I am a Jewish American-Israeli, and a veteran of the IDF. But according to the University of Michigan administration, I am someone who needs to be protected from the truth. | On May 2, the University did not merely censor this year's
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). Not All Temperature Records Are Equal. wattsupwiththat.com And some records are being used to hype normal temperature variability in unfortunate ways.
(2026-05-06). Free Salah Sarsour! Learn More How to Help! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). Mass protests in Japan against war and remilitarisation. wsws.org An estimated 50,000 people gathered in the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to mark Constitution Memorial Day, carrying banners reading "STOP Constitutional Revision and Military Expansion."
(2026-05-06). Xi encourages Chinese youth to shine amid national progress. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a reply note to representatives of youth honor recipients, encouraging young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development.
(2026-05-06). China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B. ecns.cn Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.
(2026-05-06). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-06). Romania's pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote. aljazeera.com The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
(2026-05-06). US' "sanctions threats" in a de-Dollarizing world. unitedworldint.com Under the current circumstances, the US' sanction threats amount to empty rhetoric only. A new system has been built, and it will grow even stronger with the participation of numerous countries following the war in Iran. By Serhat Latifoƒülu The threat by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by sending letters to 2 Chinese banks threatening …
(2026-05-06). Voices of solidarity from the European Parliament in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban Embassy in Belgium and to the European Union have expressed their gratitude for the expressions of solidarity from the European Parliament, where MEPs, Cuban residents, and supportive friends spoke out against the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-06). Louisiana governor suspends primary election to enforce new congressional gerrymandering. wsws.org The action by Republican Jeff Landry, postponing a primary in order to carry out a pro-Republican redistricting approved by the Supreme Court, has no historical precedent.
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall. ecns.cn Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Balikatan 2026: US turns Philippines into forward base for war against China. wsws.org Washington's largest-ever war games in the Philippines featured the first live Tomahawk firing on Philippine soil and the first Japanese combat deployment since its World War II occupation.
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2026-05-06). Wu's triumph adds to China's snooker legacy. ecns.cn Chinese snooker player Wu Yize delivered a decisive break on Monday to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, capping one of the most dramatic finals in recent years at the World Snooker Championship 2026.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-06). Yes, I was "forced" to march in the May Day parade in Cuba. radiohc.cu From a poor peasant background, I was 8 years old when the Revolution triumphed. What little I knew how to read and write I learned from my father, who also learned without being able to go to school. And as the grandson of Mambises (Cuban independence fighters), I learned some history through his stories. Today I am a professional, and although retired, I performed my more than 50 years of work as a teacher and in other jobs with dedication and enjoyment.
(2026-05-06). Spring break, holiday spur multiday stays. ecns.cn The school spring break merging with the five-day May Day holiday this year prompted many vacationers to trade whirlwind "special forces-style" travel for immersive, multiday stays in single destinations.
(2026-05-06). Australian central bank hikes rates again as stagflation threat grows. wsws.org The hikes for this year so far total three quarters of a percent with more rises threatened in the future, taking hundreds of dollars a month from the disposable income of households battling to pay off mortgages.
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Chinese embassy lodges stern representations over UK sanctions against two Chinese entities. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK's sanctions on two Chinese entities and has lodged stern representations with the UK, according to the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2026-05-06). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Trump's Private Repo Men Are Hunting Immigrants. levernews.com
(2026-05-06). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Fascism, Racism, Labor & The General Strike: A UFCLP Panel. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US quietly throws its own ally under the bus? Fujairah attack chaos erupts after Hormuz drama. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-06). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). From the Ancient Greeks to Trump, Iran has Stood up to Aggression. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-06). Cuba y Egipto por fortalecer relaciones interparlamentarias. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Egipto, Alexander Pellicer Moraga sostuvo un cordial encuentro con Sameh Shoukry, presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Parlamento de ese país del noreste de àÅfrica. | El diplomático cubano trasladó las felicitaciones del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, y del presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales, Alberto Núñez Betancourt, por su elección en el cargo. | Pellicer Moraga actualizó al parlamentario egipcio sobre la difícil situación que vive Cuba debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo, el cerco petrolero y las amenaz…
(2026-05-06). Desde el Parlamento Europeo voces solidarias apoyan a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería cubana y la Embajada de Cuba en Bélgica y ante la Unión Europea agradecieron este martes las muestras de solidaridad provenientes del Parlamento Europeo, donde diputados, cubanos residentes y amigos solidarios se pronunciaron contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla. | En su cuenta oficial de X, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores escribió: | Solidaridad con Agradec…
(2026-05-06). IV Liga Élite: Cocodrilos barre a Mayabeque en la primera subserie. radiohc.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas volvió a remontar a Huracanes de Mayabeque (5×3), mantuvo su invicto y rubricó la primera barrida de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC). | Lo anterior lo informó JIT, la publicación del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | Como anfitriona, en el estadio 'Victoria de Girón', la escuadra del mánager Eduardo Cárdenas perdía 1×3 y fabricó racimo decisivo de tres carreras en el séptimo inning.Conexiones clave resultaron el doblete de José Amaury Noroña y uno de los dos imparables del juego de Hanyelo Videt, actual líder de los bateadores (6…
(2026-05-06). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel es un árbol que crece diariamente. radiohc.cu 
La vigencia del ideario de Fidel Castro y su formación como líder revolucionario centraron la conferencia inaugural impartida por la periodista Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira en el Congreso de Pensamiento y Premio para Jóvenes Investigadores Memoria Nuestra, columna vertebral de las Romerías de Mayo. | Durante su intervención, titulada Historias de Alejandro, la también biógrafa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana reflexionó este domingo sobre la construcción humana, ética y política del Comandante en Jefe, a partir de su infancia en Birán y su posterior formación intelectual. | Blanco Castiñeira destacó que…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). El Gamal lawyers detail ICE kidnapping operation, as Congress prepares $53 billion for ICE and CBP. wsws.org The El Gamal family's legal team detailed last Saturday's kidnapping, as Congress moves to pour billions more into ICE and CBP.
(2026-05-06). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-05). Chilean Communists call for prevention of U.S. military aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Communist Party of Chile (PCCh) has condemned the threats made by US President Donald Trump against Cuba and called for the mobilization of the people to defend our region as a zone of peace. | Faced with the failure to achieve his objectives through the blockade, sedition, and terrorism sustained for six decades, Trump is now announcing the use of military action, paradoxically under the pretext that Cuba constitutes a threat to US security, the PCCh warns. | The political organization condemns as grave and unacceptable Trump's statements that his administration will "take over Cuba almost immediately after…
(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). Lebanese president not interested in meeting Netanyahu before end of Israeli strikes, reports say. haaretz.com A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors is set for this week in Washington, D.C., as IDF ground and aerial operations in southern Lebanon continue; On Monday, Israeli strikes killed 17 and wounded 35, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry…
(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). Melkite Catholic bishops call Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon a. haaretz.com The Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops council call for urgent international protection of civilian and religious property, citing reports of demolished structures. French Catholic charity L'Oeuvre d'Orient also denounce what it calls a 'systematic destruction' of homes aimed at preventing civilian return…
(2026-05-05). A Note Dictated to a Lawyer for a Prisoner's Daughter. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Thiago Avila, May 5, 2026 | Querida Teresa: | Siento no estar ahora mismo en casa contigo. | Por desgracia, tu padre, tu madre y tanta gente en todo el mundo comprendieron la tarea histórica que tenemos la responsabilidad de cumplir. | Hoy en día, más de un millón de niños están sufriendo un genocidio, muriendo de hambre, siendo amputados sin anestesia y padeciendo ideas horribles y llenas de odio, a pesar de no saber qué es el sionismo ni el imperialismo. | Estoy seguro de…
(2026-05-05). Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and successive US presidents have spent the better part of the past three decades warning that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten the whole world. Now, thanks to the illegal US-Israeli war, Iran may have to go nuclear by claiming self-defence. | After all, what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Israel would justify its clandestine nuclear weapon programme, which dates back to the 1950s, by claiming Arab states wanted to exterminate it. Well,…
(2026-05-05). Democrat lawmakers urge Trump to publicly recognize nuclear weapons arsenal. haaretz.com 30 House Democrats argue the U.S. can no longer maintain nuclear 'ambiguity' toward Israel while backing its military actions against Iran, saying continued silence risks 'miscalculation, escalation, and nuclear use,' and warn that congressional oversight has been bypassed as war powers limits expire…
(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). The Iran nuclear lie and the warning signs Australia must not ignore. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Trump's Hormuz gamble pushes US and Iran toward wider war. nationofchange.org Missile and drone strikes, disputed civilian deaths, and escalating threats have raised fears that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are moving away from diplomacy and toward a broader conflict.
(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). Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power" democracynow.org 
We speak with Middle East history professor Toby Jones about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where overlapping blockades by Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping and the wider global economy since the start of the war in late February. Jones says this latest conflict is part of a decadeslong project by the United States to exert imperial control over the oil-rich region, but that it's now in danger of a strategic loss signaling a deeper imperial decline. | "Through an unprovoked assault on Iran, Trump has accelerated, or at least clarified, the real limits of American imperial…
(2026-05-05). On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner. truthout.org U.S. efforts to force an end to the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz by attempting to escort a few U.S.-flagged ships through the Iranian closure will not only fail to relieve the worsening global fuel crisis and disruption of supply chains, it risks a resumption of full-scale war. The Trump administration has rejected Iran's suggestion for negotiating an end to the blockade followed by a… |
(2026-05-05). US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz crisis. newarab.com 
UN Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the US and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterway, a vi…
(2026-05-05). South Korea rebuffs Trump's 'Project Freedom' call after Hormuz ship fire. scmp.com When a South Korean cargo ship exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, Donald Trump wasted no time declaring what he thought it meant. | "Perhaps it's time for South Korea to come and join the mission!" the US president wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, invoking the incident as fresh justification for Seoul to send naval forces to the embattled waterway. | Seoul's answer, for now, has been a polite but firm no — or at least, not yet.
(2026-05-05). How did Iran's rockets counter the new lies and threats of Trump's "Freedom Project" ? thealtworld.com Why shouldn't we see the Strait of Hormuz as a grave for his hubris and the pride of his magnificent country? And will he look to China for help? | The Iranian army's use of two missiles to target an American military ship attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, is the first sign of Iran's military response to President Donald Trump's "Freedom Project" launched yesterday under the guise of allowing more than 900 ships and oil tankers stranded in Gulf waters to pass through. | Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, issued a strong warning to Pre…
(2026-05-05). Democracy Now! 2026-05-05 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 05, 2026; Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power"; "Assault on the First Amendment": Dem. FCC Commissioner on Megamergers & Trump Targeting Kimmel, ABC; Public Access TV at Risk: Cable Giants Threaten to Cut Funds for Local Stations Across U.S. | Headlines for May 05, 2026; Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power"; "Assault on the First Amendment": Dem. FCC Commissioner on Megamergers & Trump Targeting Kimmel, ABC; Public Access TV at Risk: Ca…
(2026-05-05). U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran. thealtworld.com The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile. | At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran's proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade. | So what is this "ceasefire," really? | Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance? | And is the next round already underway? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined from Tehran by Iranian-American academic Navid Zar…
(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). Headlines for May 5, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran Will Be "Blown off the Face of the Earth" If It Targets U.S. Navy Ships, Protester Remains on D.C. Bridge for Fifth Consecutive Day to Oppose Iran War, Iran Hangs Three Men over January Anti-Government Protests, Israeli Military Says It's Ready for Renewed Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Israeli Forces in Nablus Kill Palestinian Man as His Wife Gives Birth, Pentagon Says It Blew Up Another Boat in Caribbean, as Claimed Death Toll Rises to 188, Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries Trigger Black Sea Oil Spills and Toxic Rain, Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner Who Won Ele…
(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). Judges agree to delay Netanyahu trial hearing over. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony in his graft trial was also canceled last week, after the Iran war caused a two-month hiatus in the trial. Since Washington and Tehran agreed on a cease-fire in early April, the prime minister has only testified twice…
(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). Stranded in Uganda during Iran war, seven Sudanese asylum seekers are unable to return to Israel. haaretz.com The seven left Israel legally to visit family, but their documents and visas expired during the Iran war, and they have since been unable to renew them or arrange for their return. 'Our lives are a catastrophe here,' said one asylum seeker…
(2026-05-05). US-Iran talks progressing with Pakistan's efforts, says Araghchi amid Hormuz tensions. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, on April 25, 2026. — Instagram@shehbazsharifIran dismisses US escort plan as counterproductive initiative.Dar reiterates diplomacy as only path forward.Tehran reviews US response via Pakistani…
(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). Why Israel's next move in Gaza may be a return to war. newarab.com 
In mid-March, veteran Israeli negotiator Gershon Baskin abruptly On the surface, the timing of the warning seemed strange. It came mere days after indirect negotiations were resumed in Cairo between Israel and Hamas on advancing At the same…
(2026-05-05). Is there anything that can bring attention back to the horrors of Gaza? | Analysis. haaretz.com The world's attention is captured by newer wars fought by Israel and the U.S., but not much has changed in the Gaza Strip since the cease-fire was declared in October. Daily life remains a fight for survival and living conditions are deteriorating…
(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). The Global Sumud Flotilla is a mission of mercy, met with cruelty. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-05). Eerie Reminder of Holocaust Past. worldbeyondwar.org 
By John Reuwer, World BEYOND War, May 5, 2026 | As part of the Gaza Sumud Flotilla of 2026, our honorable little sailboat Nagual was one of the last intercepted in international waters west of Crete on April 30. Seven Israeli commandos with full military regalia and automatic weapons pointed at us boarded our boat, searched it and us, and forced us onto their large inflatable for a high speed, cold, and uncomfortable ride to a cargo ship that had been converted into a floating prison. From…
(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). 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). PKK urges Turkey to overcome 'obstacles' in peace process. newarab.com 
Two senior figures from the outlawed The pair, Mustafa Karasu and Sozdar Avesta, speaking in Kurdish and Turkish on camera from an unidentified location, urged the government to "take the necessary legislative measures to ensure…
(2026-05-05). Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO. scmp.com The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human-to-human transmission of the deadly hantavirus took place between very close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by seven confirmed or suspected cases. | Human-to-human transmission is not common, and the UN health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically spread from contact with infected rodents.
(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). 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). 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). Fiji's media win in World Press Freedom Index overshadowed by threats and court summons. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Khalia Strong of PMN News Fiji has shot up the world rankings for press freedom but the victory feels hollow as journalists across the Pacific face a wave of court battles, police raids, and vicious online abuse. The 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released last Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, shows Fiji climbing to…
(2026-05-05). Cuba denounces threats of U.S. military action. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced the express intentions of the United States government to take military action against Cuba, stating that making the threat of aggression constitutes an international crime. | Through his official account on the social network X, the foreign minister emphasized that Washington insists on taking military action, justifying it as necessary to liberate a "devastated" country."What is cynical and hypocritical is that the United States has been trying to devastate the country for decades with an economic war, and this administration is doing so with even…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). Plaid Cymru Leader Says Party Is Prepared for Government as Labour Dominance Collapses in Wales. bylinetimes.com The pro-independence leader who polling suggests is on the brink of power in Wales has told Byline Times he believes Labour's century of "dominance" over the nation is coming to an end. | Left-wing party Plaid Cymru is framing the Welsh Senedd election as the most significant since devolution began in earnest 26 years ago. | A YouGov poll released on 21 April suggested, that Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are effectively neck-and-neck, winning 37 and 36 seats respectively in Wales' now-expanded Parliament. | Labour's vote share is projected to fall to 13%, down 23 points on the 2021 election. The party has held…
(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). Left Front swept from power in India's Keralam state, ending Communist governance. peoplesworld.org 
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front suffered a sweeping defeat in Keralam's state assembly elections, results confirmed on May 4, ending a decade of left governance in one of India's most progressive states and delivering the Congress-led United Democratic Front a commanding majority. The center-left Congress Party won 63 seats and its …
(2026-05-05). Thai temples launch rockets in friendly festival rivalry. aljazeera.com Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual 'Look Noo' rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.
(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). 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). Radio Havana Cuba: 65 Years Broadcasting the Truth to the World. radiohc.cu 
By Pedro Rioseco* / Contributor to Prensa Latina | Radio is the most universal means of communication. Fidel Castro Ruz and Ernesto "Che" Guevara understood this very well when they created Radio Rebelde in the Sierra Maestra in 1958 and inaugurated, on May 1, 1961, 65 years ago, the first Cuban shortwave radio station: Radio Havana Cuba. | The leadership of the Revolution understood the need, once victory was achieved, to create a radio station with sufficient reach to broadcast the truth about the Cuban revolutionary process to all countries of the world in the face of disinformation campaigns and harassment fr…
(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). Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals. scmp.com Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. | An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum by-products and other chemicals were detected at levels above laboratory reporting limits in soil at the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course that US President Donald Trump plans…
(2026-05-05). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). Senate Republicans Pander to Trump in Reconciliation Bill, Throwing Billions More to ICE and Trump's Tacky Ballroom. commondreams.org The Senate Judiciary Committee released its reconciliation bill, tacking $1 billion for Donald Trump's White House ballroom project and $70 billion for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).Public Citizen Co-President Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement: "The idea of using a simple majority process to fund billions more in ICE cruelty is abhorrent, but now the Senate has piled corrupt absurdity on top of that inhumane move, by adding in 1 billion dollars to fund the grandiose, bombastic, vanity project—the golden White House ballroom. Using taxpayer dollars to t…
(2026-05-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). Turkey Developing Its Own Bladed 'Ginsu' Precision Guided Munition. twz.com 
(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). The Philly-area economy is 'sluggish,' report suggests. A new partnership says family-sustaining wages are key to reversing it. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A new regional business coalition launched on Tuesday to help reverse years of slow job growth and make the Philadelphia area more nationally competitive. | The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership, or GPGP, will spearhead a long-term economic strategy focused on creating more "opportunity jobs" — positions that offer family-sustaining wages or a pathway to them. | Claire Marrazzo Greenwood will serve as executive director. | "The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partner…
(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). Stalin, Trotsky and the 1926 British General Strike. wsws.org May 4 marked 100 years since the beginning of the 1926 British General Strike. The strike, defeated after nine days, was a pivotal experience for the working class in Britain and internationally. The WSWS is re-publishing a lecture, "Stalin, Trotsky and the 1926 British general strike" by Chris Marsden, the National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK). It was first delivered at a summer school of the Socialist Equality Party (US) held August 2007 in Ann Arbor in the United States.
(2026-05-05). Witch-hunt Against Chinese Scientists Has Taken a Deadly Turn. covertactionmagazine.com Persecution of Chinese scientists is part of anti-China policy that could lead to World War III On March 20, Danhao Wang, a brilliant thirty-year-old Chinese post-doctoral physicist at the University of Michigan, allegedly took his own life after being subjected to hostile questioning by federal agents. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs afterwards demanded a full …
(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). 'Reform UK Wouldn't Leave Me Alone': My Experience Being Hounded to Stand for Nigel Farage's Party. bylinetimes.com "My name is Candice. I'm calling from Reform UK to see if you would consider standing as a candidate in the local elections in May…" | The voicemail came out of the blue (or turquoise). | I'm a journalist and former actor with absolutely no affiliation to Reform UK whatsoever. I've never been a member, donor or supporter. So why on earth was I being asked to stand as a candidate? | The cold call echoed reports from The Guardian that they had been "begging" strangers to stand, including one of their own journalists. | The Conservatives later released a recording of a cold call from a Reform representative ask…
(2026-05-05). Missed Opportunity on Tanzania Election Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers remarks following the presentation of findings from a Commission of Inquiry organized by the Tanzanian government following unrest around the country's election, at the State House in Dar es Salaam on April 23, 2026. | © 2026 Ericky Boniphace/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-05). School bullies in Singapore face caning. geo.tv 
(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). Indian chief minister refuses to resign after election defeat to Modi's BJP. geo.tv 
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leader of Trinamool Congress , along with member of parliament Abhishek Banerjee , addresses a press conference, as the Bharatiya Janata Party leads in the West Bengal state assembly elections, in Kolkata, India, May 5, 2026.—…
(2026-05-05). DCCC Puts Thumb On The Scale Before Voters Get A Say. levernews.com 
(2026-05-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US. truthout.org Sanchez was already nervous about receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but nothing could prepare him for seeing the dollar amount the government said he owed them: $1,820,252.00 The Cuban landscaper, who came to the United States with his family 20 years ago, was floored. The Arizona Mirror isn't identifying Sanchez by his full name because he fears he will be… |
(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). Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes. truthout.org Last week, Republicans in Congress passed a framework for a proposed round of funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The measure was intended to end an impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding, which lapsed over 10 weeks ago. But the budgetary framework, which includes $70 billion for both agencies, came with a twist: No Democratic input needed. Republicans bypassed the normal… |
(2026-05-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). The pendulum swings: The slow death of Europe's pro-Israel consensus. peoplesworld.org 
The European Union is the "chief of all cowards," Amnesty International declared in a searing statement issued on April 21. The condemnation was a direct response to the European bloc's systemic failure to sever ties with Israel during the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. Despite months of legal warnings, the EU once again prioritized …
(2026-05-05). Attacks in Mali: Sahel States Claim One Alliance but Pursue Different Agendas. fairobserver.com A new Unified Force of the Alliance of Sahel States (FUAES), comprising 6,000 troops, was established in early March 2026. The FUAES aims to strengthen the military capacities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger against terrorism and to reinforce crossborder operational coordination. Yet this force remained inoperative when Mali suffered a jihadist attack last weekend….
(2026-05-05). No, USA Today, 'Day After Tomorrow' AMOC Collapse Isn't Happening. wattsupwiththat.com The AMOC is complex. It has fluctuated for millennia. It may weaken modestly over this century under certain emissions scenarios. That is not the same as a Hollywood-style catastrophe.
(2026-05-05). Climate Activists Arrested Protesting Climate Budget Deal. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, May 5, Climate Defiance organized a last-minute protest against Governor Hochul's push to gut the climate law. While the Chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee says that a budget deal has been struck, no official details have yet been released. It is understood that lawmakers have agreed to push back by several years the deadline to issue regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to relax the rules related to methane emissions. Hochul's energy agenda has become very similar to Trump's pro-fossil fuel push. The group initially blocked the entrance in front of Hochul's 2nd-floor offi…
(2026-05-05). As kratom and 7-OH use grows, clinicians are developing protocols for addiction treatment. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It was about a year ago that Jonathan Paolini, a nurse practitioner and director of medical operations with Crossroads Treatment Centers, first started noticing patients coming in seeking help for addictions to kratom and its synthetic derivative, 7-OH — and, since then, that population has only grown. | "I would say, within the last six months, we've seen an even bigger increase with kratom and 7-OH patients coming in looking for help to stop using those substances,"
(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). 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). Next Up to The Mic: Kathleen Anne Smith Nathan Smith at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Kathleen Anne Smith and Nathan Smith to the mic. They shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. | +++++ | After years away, Word Fest returned. | What began in 2001 as a one-day open mic at Thatcher Park grew into a week-long celebration of poetry and spoken word across the region. On April 27, 2024, the open mic came back to life after a four-year hiatus at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts with an afternoon of featured readers and community voices. | Today, we're highlighting two of those poets: Kathleen Ann…
(2026-05-05). Navy's Unwanted Sea Base Ship Will Test At-Sea Rearming Of Warships. twz.com 
At-sea reloading demonstrated by USNS Montford Point could be key in a future fight in the Pacific and give these ships a new lease on life.
(2026-05-05). Hatching a fossil fuel phase out treaty. wattsupwiththat.com For now it is more of a show than a threat so it is worth watching with some humor. Planning to achieve the impossible has to be funny.
(2026-05-05). Tongan police investigate journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A female journalist in Tonga has been threatened at gunpoint following the broadcast of a news story about an Australian criminal deportee serving a life sentence in Tonga for methamphetamine importation. The incident, in which an unknown individual threatened the journalist at the Kele'a Publications office in Nuku'alofa 12 days ago — 23…
(2026-05-05). Milwaukee, May 7, 2026: Stand With Educators Students! Fully Fund PUBLIC Education! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-05-05). Pentagon Chief Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran is not over. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine , at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2026.— Reuters US successfully secures path through Hormuz: HegsethPentagon chief says Iran…
(2026-05-05). Deadly hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship as WHO identifies more cases. scmp.com A hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship off Cabo Verde has grown to seven cases, including two confirmed infections, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with three deaths among those linked to the voyage. | The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is carrying 147 passengers and crew from 23 countries. Among the passengers are 17 Americans, 19 Britons and 13 from Spain. Sixty-one crew members are also on board.
(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). 'Knowledge is power:' 600 expected at Delaware Latino Summit to drive civic voice, unity and economic impact. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A growing Latino population in Delaware is stepping into a moment that organizers say is about more than celebration: visibility, power and being heard. | Roughly 600 Latino community members are expected to travel to the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on May 19 for the
(2026-05-05). City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills. whyy.org We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.
(2026-05-05). Boy, 13, shoots 2 dead at Brazil school. scmp.com A teenage boy shot dead two staff members and injured two other people, including a student, at a school in northeast Brazil on Tuesday, prompting panicked students to try to escape over a wall, authorities and a witness said. | A 13-year-old boy was arrested over the attack at Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, the capital of Acre state, the local government said in a statement.
(2026-05-05). When do 'detention centers' become 'concentration camps'? Experts look to history. peoplesworld.org 
Are U.S. immigration agents sending migrants and asylum seekers to "detention centers" or "internment camps"? Are they being held in "processing centers" or "concentration camps"? It depends on who you talk to. Sometimes the U.S. government uses bureaucratic and benign terms like "detention centers," which immigrant advocates argue minimize often harsh conditions. At other times, …
(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). Sherrod Brown seeks return to U.S. Senate. peoplesworld.org 
The key primary elections Tuesday in Ohio involve races which could determine the makeup of the U.S. Senate and the House after the Midterms in November. Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown is running to reclaim his old job as U.S. senator, while pro-labor Rep. Marcy Kaptur is trying to hold onto her gerrymandered congressional seat …
(2026-05-05). Louisiana moves to jail the unhoused as poverty and rents surge. nationofchange.org As Louisiana faces the nation's highest poverty rate, a Republican-backed bill would impose fines, jail time and possible unpaid labor on people sleeping outdoors, raising concerns about expanding punishment instead of housing access.
(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). Arsenal beat Atletico to reach first Champions League final in 20 years. aljazeera.com Bukayo Saka seals a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they take their Champions League semifinal 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico.
(2026-05-05). 'A Fight Ahead': Black Voters Face Fallout From U.S. Supreme Court Decision. capitalbnews.org 
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court decidedto erode a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, several Southern states have pushed to redraw their congressional maps — a move that could weaken Black voting power and political representation. The high court on April 29 issued a 6-3 decision striking down a …
(2026-05-05). On why tough immigration enforcement is damaging the US economy. onlineopinion.com.au From farms to construction, immigration raids are hitting key US industries.
(2026-05-05). Decades of Stigmatization Fueled Growing Threat of Pregnancy Criminalization. truthout.org In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been increased movement toward criminalization of abortion. The Fifth Circuit Court recently ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind guidance permitting the use of telemedicine for mifepristone, one of the two medications used for medication… |
(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). May Day was even more important than you think. wagingnonviolence.org
(2026-05-05). US: Courts Consider Access to Mifepristone via Telehealth. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mifepristone at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, lowa, US, July 18, 2024. | © 2024 Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo | The US Supreme Court paused on Monday an order by the country's Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that had inflicted a serious blow to abortion access nationwide. While the immediate danger was temporarily halted, the episode underscores a looming threat to abortion access posed by ongoing litigation in the United States. On May 1, the Fifth Circuit Court ruled that abortion providers could not remotely prescribe mifepristone and mail it to patients until a lawsuit brou…
(2026-05-05). House Democrat Introduces Bill to End Lifetime Supreme Court Tenures. truthout.org A Democratic congressman has introduced a bill that seeks to impose term limits on Supreme Court justices in order to combat corruption, as the institution has grown increasingly partisan in recent years. Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-Maryland) introduced the Reform of Bench Eligibility (ROBE) Act on Monday. The bill would institute 18-year tenures for Supreme Court justices… |
(2026-05-05). Panama minister blasts China's ship crackdown, tells deputies to demand answers in Beijing. scmp.com Panama's foreign minister has called on a group of opposition lawmakers visiting China to deliver a firm message defending the country's sovereignty, as tensions over a wave of detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels show no signs of easing. | Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez said on Monday that the lawmakers should relay a clear message to their Chinese counterparts on Panama's behalf.
(2026-05-05). French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, in pardon hope. newarab.com 
The mother of a An appeals court upheld tha…
(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). Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors. whyy.org Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are deceiving the system's users into thinking they are getting medical advice from a licensed professional. | The lawsuit, filed Friday, asks the statewide Commonwealth Court to order Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, to stop its chatbots "from engaging in the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery." | The lawsuit said an investigator from the state agency that licenses professionals created an account on Character.AI, searched on the word "psychiatry" an…
(2026-05-05). What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting. portside.org What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting |
(2026-05-05). Brazilian intellectuals join condemnation of U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Theologian Frei Betto, singer-songwriter and playwright Chico Buarque, journalist Fernando Morais, and novelist Eric Nepomuceno are among the Brazilian intellectuals and artists who have endorsed the statement of solidarity with Cuba that the Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity (REDH) has been circulating since May 2nd.
(2026-05-05). Palestinian says IDF soldiers detained and abused him — then posted a photo to his Instagram. haaretz.com Qasem Abu Sarris was taken from his home after briefly entering Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank, which the army evacuated and has since barred former residents from entering. Soldiers then posted an image of him in detention to his private account, warning others 'will pay the price' if they enter the area…
(2026-05-05). Winning Blind Cruel Inept Nationalism, Also Cultism. commondreams.org 
(2026-05-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). Italy's Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos circulate. geo.tv 
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the day of a summit of the European Union and regional partners' leaders in Nicosia , Cyprus, April 24, 2026.— Reuters/FileItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that fake images of her generated by artificial intelligence…
(2026-05-05). only one way to challenge Jewish supremacy in Israel. haaretz.com To counter the ethnonationalism displayed in Bezalel Smotrich's twisted remarks, Yair Golan needs to flex his political and moral muscle and take the step Naftali Bennett won't…
(2026-05-05). Italy PM Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos of her circulate. scmp.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ‚Å said on ‚Å Tuesday that fake images ‚Å of her generated by artificial intelligence were circulating online, warning that such false photos could deceive the public and target people unable to defend themselves. | Meloni said ‚Äåin a statement that several fake photos of her had been created with AI and passed off as real by political opponents. | She posted one such image appearing to show her sitting on a bed wearing underwear.
(2026-05-05). Candidate Aparna Raj presents progressive option for D.C.'s Ward 1. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Over the last several months, the capital city has been blanketed by canvassers, election signs, and purple beanies signifying support for mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George. While her contest is dominating the election spotlight, the race for D.C. Council in Ward 1 offers a residents an opportunity to push back against the Trump administration's encroachments …
(2026-05-05). Another Study Links Warming to Cloud Forcing, Shortwave Radiation, Natural Atmospheric Circulation. wattsupwiththat.com Natural atmospheric circulation patterns (like the Western Tibetan Vortex, or WTV) drive total cloud cover (TCC) change, which, in turn modulate the the amount of downward solar radiation reaching the surface.
(2026-05-05). Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset. scmp.com Sweden's government said on Tuesday it would push forward with a plan to form a new spy agency targeting overseas threats, part of a wider reset prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. | The new agency would be called Sweden's foreign intelligence service (UND) and would start operations in January 2027, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told a press conference.
(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). Celebrating National Small Business Week: Anicca Bakery, Part 1. mediasanctuary.org and the entrepreneurs and small business owners who start their own businesses! Part 1 of a conversation with Byrdie Kraut & Jared Niemela, founders of Troy-based Anicca Bakery. Byrdie and Jared share about what led them to starting up and operating a small home-based bakery and all that's involved! | Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2026-05-05). New Report Reveals Coordinated Corporate Campaign Against Life-Saving Federal Heat Standard for Workers. commondreams.org As record heat waves threaten workers from report sites and warehouses to farmlands and delivery routes across the country, a
(2026-05-05). Responsibilities instead of short-term self-interests. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 6 Min Read May 5, 2026 Editor-in-Chief of Aydƒ±nlƒ±k Newspaper Tevfik Kadan summarized the important parts of Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's speech at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum regarding multipolarity and Türkiye. Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's two-hour speech was significant, containing important messages for Türkiye and …
(2026-05-05). Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister's role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). New Jersey becomes latest state to sanction girls' flag football at high school level. whyy.org The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association voted Monday to sanction girls' flag football as a varsity high school sport beginning with the 2026-27 school year, becoming the latest state to expand one of the nation's fastest-growing sports. | The vote comes after a two-year pilot program and several years of support from the NFL's New York Jets, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. | New Jersey becomes the 18th state to sanction girls' flag football as a varsity sport, according to the NFL Flag Football organization, joining Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Illi…
(2026-05-05). Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? portside.org Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? |
(2026-05-05). Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds. truthout.org A new analysis of midterm races for the House of Representatives set to take place this fall indicates that only 16 districts are considered true tossups, likely the fewest number of competitive seats seen in a midterm election since such observations began in the 1980s. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes all 435 House races (as well as Senate races and presidential elections)… |
(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). 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). China Watch: The Rise of a New Global Order Amidst the Persian Gulf War. fairobserver.com If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. — Sun Zi, fifth century…
(2026-05-05). Compañía cubana Acosta Danza nominada al Global Schools Prize. radiohc.cu La Academia y Compañía Acosta Danza es hoy una de las 50 finalistas del Global Schools Prize, un reconocimiento internacional a instituciones educativas consideradas excepcionales por su capacidad de redefinir los límites del aprendizaje. | El galardón, impulsado por la Varkey Foundation y con sede en los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, constituye la mayor iniciativa de su tipo. | La nominación de Acosta Danza, en la categoría Arts & Culture Award 2024, es resultado del compromiso de la academia con la excelencia artística y la innovación pedagógica. | Diez escuelas recibirán premios económicos y una institución s…
(2026-05-05). "Combatan el exceso de autoridad federal" : Delaware apela la orden de un juez federal de entregar a los investigadores de ICE los registros salariales de 15 empresas. whyy.org La oposición del gobernador Matt Meyer a entregar a los investigadores del ICE los registros salariales de 15 empresas de Delaware no ha cambiado, incluso después de que un juez federal ordenara al estado proporcionar la información la semana pasada. | Los abogados del Departamento de Trabajo de D…
(2026-05-05). ´Les étoiles sont tombées sur terre ª: la guerre en Iran comme affrontement entre idéologies religieuses. thealtworld.com L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé un coin du voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit — les contours d'un affrontement entre doctrines et idéologies religieuses y sont clairement apparus. | Partie 1: | Les représentants de toutes les traditions abrahamiques — judaàØsme, christianisme et islam — y sont impliqués, et le contrà¥le…
(2026-05-05). Embajador de China califica de ilegales nuevas sanciones contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, calificó de ilegales las sanciones unilaterales impuestas por el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la isla mediante una orden ejecutiva firmada el 1 de mayo. | En declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina, el diplomático señaló que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washington durante más de seis décadas ´ha causado un profundo sufrimiento al pueblo cubano ª. | Precisó que la reciente intensificación de medidas coercitivas, incluidas sanciones secundarias contra terceros países, ´viola gravemente los derechos del pueblo cubano a la sup…
(2026-05-05). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Meanwhile, in El Salvador… warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, you couldn't have made it up, could you? I'm thinking about an American president intent on ensuring that Planet Earth will indeed burn to a crisp. And, of course, you know exactly who I mean and he's …
(2026-05-05). No acompañados y sin representación. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A child from Guatemala holds his stuffed monkey as he waits inside Miami International Airport to leave the United States and reunite with his recently deported parents in Guatemala, in Miami, Florida, December 4, 2025. | © 2025 Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images…