(2026-05-02). From Pokémon to Palestine: How Your Gaming Data Powers Israel's Genocide. muslimskeptic.com Among the different forms of entertainment that have sprung forth in the wake of modern technologies, video games have been at the forefront. Many of these games are aimed towards the male consumer, primarily because they offer men the 'fix' they crave for performing challenging tasks and overcoming obstacles while accruing achievements and also gaining …
(2026-05-02). Former Greek minister slams 'Western complicity' over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has slammed European leaders — and the West at large — for what he said is their complicity in Israel's abduction of two leaders of the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla seized off the coast of Greece. In what numerous critics have called an act…
(2026-05-02). U.S Intelligence Fingerprints Can Be Seen in Death of Nirvana Singer Kurt Cobain—Like with Jeffrey Epstein's Blackmail Network. covertactionmagazine.com April 5 marked the 32nd anniversary of former Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain's death, supposedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This past year, an unofficial private sector team of forensic scientists that put fresh eyes on Cobain's autopsy and the crime scene material concluded that Cobain's death actually resulted from a homicide. A Utah investigator …
(2026-05-02). Pauline Far-Right takes flight thanks to billionaire backers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-02). How to Travel for Work With Ease. moguldom.com As a busy professional or entrepreneur, you may find yourself traveling often for work. When that's the case, you'll know just how tiring or time-consuming this can often be. This is why looking to make your travels as easy and comfortable as possible is so important. However, this is all in the preparation. So, if …
(2026-05-02). New Video: War Is Still A Racket. warisacrime.org David Swanson on the Terry Lee Show discussing
(2026-05-02). Cuba no se rinde ni colapsa. cubadebate.cu Es muy fácil descalificar al país, al gobierno y al sistema manteniéndolos cautivos de una guerra cruel y despiadada que no les permite mostrarse. Es muy fácil culpar a otros del daño que provocas. Es vergonzoso ofender al pueblo heroico que no se rinde, que resiste, que sufre penurias y aún cree con fe infinita en la superioridad de su proyecto de vida para todos, y no para pocos.
(2026-05-02). Desde pequeños, el amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu No fueron simples espectadores en las plazas y calles. Los niños cubanos también se apropiaron del desfile por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Con cada bandera agitada, la esperanza se hizo presente: porque el futuro que defiende el pueblo cubano no es otro que el de sus propios hijos.
(2026-05-02). Romerías de Mayo: Dedicadas a Fidel y al aniversario 40 de la AHS. cubadebate.cu Las Romerías de Mayo se celebrarán del 2 al 8 de este mes en la provincia de Holguín. Este evento, también conocido como Festival Mundial de Juventudes Artísticas, cuenta con la organización de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y el apoyo de la Dirección Provincial de Cultura en Holguín. Amantes de la cultura y las utopías, volverán a unirse, seducidos por el espíritu romero.
(2026-05-02). Aumentan muertes de inmigrantes bajo custodia del ICE: Cuatro cubanos entre ellos. cubadebate.cu Las muertes bajo custodia del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Estados Unidos suman este viernes un nuevo nombre: Denny Adan González, un cubano de 33 años que perdió la vida en un centro de detención en Georgia. Al menos otros tres inmigrantes de origen cubano se reportaron como muertos en circunstancias parecidas en los últimos meses.
(2026-05-02). Domadores de Cuba brillan en cartel profesional de boxeo. cubadebate.cu EL súper mediano Arlen López, el pluma Saidel Horta y el mosca Alejandro Claro se mantuvieron invictos en duelos profesionales como autores del perfecto desempeño de Domadores de Cuba en cartel de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo disputado hoy en Palma de Mallorca. Arlen sumó su séptimo éxito al despachar por veredicto unánime al difícil argentino Leonel Eduardo àÅvila.
(2026-05-02). Díaz-Canel: "Nadie honesto puede aceptar que Cuba sea una amenaza" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denunció hoy las nuevas medidas coercitivas anunciadas por el gobierno de Donald Trump contra el archipiélago. Díaz-Canel rechazó la excusa estadounidense de que Cuba represente una amenaza para ese país y subrayó que el bloqueo causa tanto daño debido a la "conducta intimidatoria y arrogante de la mayor potencia militar del planeta".
(2026-05-01). Trump says US Navy acting to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said in remarks on Friday evening. "We're like pirates. We're sort of like pirates but we are not playing games."
(2026-05-01). Anti-genocide activist denounces imperialist violence in the Middle East in statement supporting International May Day Online Rally. wsws.org Dr. Abeer Omar, an assistant nursing professor at Trent University, in Peterborough, Ontario, denounced the systematic slaughter of healthcare workers by Israel in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, and the US and Israel's targeting of civilians in their war of extermination against Iran.
(2026-05-01). Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south. al-monitor.com Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire.The strikes in Habboush killed eight people, including a child and two women, and wounded 21 others, the ministry said, raising an earlier toll.Other strikes in Zrariyeh killed four people, two of them women, and wounded four more, it said.The ministry also reported a strike in Ain Baal near the coastal city of Tyre killed one person and wounded seven others.
(2026-05-01). FO Talks: IRGC Survives — Why the Iran War Has Backfired for Trump and Netanyahu. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, about a war that was meant to weaken adversaries but may instead be reinforcing them. As fighting spills across Iran, Israel and Lebanon, is the military force achieving its…
(2026-05-01). US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM. newarab.com 
The US embassy in Lebanon on Thursday urged a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders as the health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south killed at least 17 people despite Israeli and Lebanese representatives this month have met twice in Washington ⚪ the first such meetings in decades ⚪ after
(2026-05-01). What next for Lebanon if ceasefire with Israel expires on 17 May. newarab.com 
As a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon approaches its 17 May deadline, uncertainty is mounting over what comes next. Agreed in mid-April and extended to allow negotiations, the truce has been repeatedly violated, with continued Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks raising fears of renewed war. | In this episode of The Brief In, we unpack the competing pressures shaping Lebanon's next move: US and regional demands for Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli insistence on security guarantees, and deep internal divisions in Beirut that have stalled a unified negotiating position.
(2026-05-01). China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision. al-monitor.com May 1 (Reuters) – China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N. Security Council's decision to end the mandate of a longrunning peacekeeping mission in Lebanon at the end of this year.The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), established in 1978, patrols Lebanon's southern border with Israel. Last year, the Security Council unanimously agreed to begin a withdrawal of the mission at the end of 2026.
(2026-05-01). Byblos Exhibit at Monde Arabe Suffers Effects of Israeli War on Lebanon. indybay.org Presently on display through August at Paris' Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute [L'IMA]) is the revealing historical exhibition, "Byblos, cité millénaire du Liban" (Byblos, Millennia-old City of Lebanon).
(2026-05-01). Headlines for May 1, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Republicans Block Iran War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time Ahead of 60-Day Deadline, Israel Continues Deadly Strikes on Southern Lebanon in Latest Ceasefire Violations, Israeli Military Claims Control of Two-Thirds of Gaza in New Maps, Israeli Ceasefire Violations Kill Three and Wound 10 in Gaza, Including Aunt of Poet Mosab Abu Toha, Physicians for Human Rights Petitions Israel to Release Gaza Doctors Jailed Without Charges, Palestinian Journalist Ali al-Samoudi Freed from Israeli Jail Showing Signs of Torture, Starvation, Columbia University Students Rally on Second Anniversary of "Hind's Ha…
(2026-05-01). As Israel Continues to Destroy Lebanon's South, Locals Are Turning to Hezbollah. news.antiwar.com With US and Israeli officials constantly insisting everything that is happening in southern Lebanon is Hezbollah's fault, there was an underlying assumption that there would be a public backlash against Hezbollah as locals lives got progressively worse. While there were early reports that people resented Hezbollah's role in the war during the early days, that …
(2026-05-01). How Netanyahu made Israel an ever more Lawless Nation. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been empowered by his Likud Party and its coalition partners to behave in a more unhinged way than ever before. The longer he's been in office, the more he has become an anarchic wrecking ball targeting what's left of Israeli democracy. Under his rein, the Israeli military has terrorized civilian areas in Lebanon and Iran, while lawless gangs are given free rein in Israel and the Palestinian West Bank to terrorize native Palestinian communities, as the army looks the other way. The aim is to drive Palestinians out of thei…
(2026-05-01). Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered 'ceasefire'.
(2026-05-01). Wishful thinking topple Iran or protect Israeli soldiers from drones. haaretz.com While Trump hesitates, Israel hopes for a resumption of the war with Iran ‚ñ Hezbollah has identified an IDF vulnerability – and questions are also arising within the units themselves regarding activity in Lebanon…
(2026-05-01). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-01). Golders Green attack used to launch ferocious right-wing campaign against democratic rights and anti-genocide protests. wsws.org Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded by holding those who have protested the Gaza genocide responsible, and promising draconian attacks on demonstrations.
(2026-05-01). Join the May Day Online Rally! For socialism! Against war, genocide and fascism! wsws.org The International Committee of the Fourth International and the World Socialist Web Site are holding our 13th annual International May Day Online Rally at 3: 00 pm EDT.
(2026-05-01). Lessons From The Gaza Student Encampments, Two Years On. popularresistance.org On April 17, 2024, Columbia University students hoisted tents onto the grass of the East Butler Lawn, initiating an international reckoning with the Israeli genocide in Gaza. | The initial encampment was met immediately with a police sweep and the mass arrest of student participants, but this did not deter activists and only prompted a second mass entry into the adjacent lawns mere moments later. | I was at the second encampment as an admitted student attending spring orientation. The dynamism of that moment feels surreal now — hundreds of people waving hand-painted banners and flags, cheering to song and c…
(2026-05-01). Labour Zionist disgrace Ellman attacks Polanski for condemning police brutality. thecanary.co 
The Labour friends of genocide axis's attacks on Jewish Green party leader Zack Polanski continue. In the latest example, well-known pro-Israel horror Louise Ellman has made a sinister attack on Polanski that has undertones of threat. Ellman is a former Liverpool MP who quit rather than face a vote of disgusted local members whether to […] | By
(2026-05-01). German embassy refuses London Irish Brigade's letter for 'Ulm 5' anti-genocide prisoners. thecanary.co 
The London Irish Brigade and others gathered in the capital on 30 April to deliver a letter to the German embassy. The letter supported, and demanded the release of, the 'Ulm 5' prisoners held for months without trial for action. As with the 'Filton 24', imprisoned for more than 18 months by the UK government, […] | By
(2026-05-01). Primero de Mayo de 2026: La Patria se defiende en las calles y plazas de Cuba. cubadebate.cu "La Patria se defiende en calles y plazas, este viernes al amanecer", aseguró la víspera el presidente Díaz-Canel. Y hoy desfila el pueblo con valor, en defensa de los derechos y principios de los revolucionarios y sindicalistas, en un país soberano y antimperialista. "Marchemos unidos: trabajadores, campesinos, estudiantes, intelectuales, artistas, deportistas, cubanas y cubanos todos, contra el bloqueo genocida y las groseras amenazas imperiales a nuestro país".
(2026-05-01). Fear and opportunity: Immigration scams surged as Trump's sweeps lured desperate people to eager defrauders. nationofchange.org As mass deportations continue, scam complaints soar.
(2026-05-01). Two months in, the Iran war has changed the global energy system forever. grist.org 
For almost half a century, the vast majority of climate experts have agreed on a solution to global warming: stop burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. But despite the political efforts of governments across the world to promote replacing these fuels, fossil sources have remained a stubbornly large share of global energy — around 80 percent at last count. | But the war in Iran, which the United States and Israel launched two months ago this week, may turn out to be the push that dislodges fossil fuels' place atop the world's energy system. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway near Ir…
(2026-05-01). Iran surprises Trump with deadly 'Arash' drone as US blockade pressure faces new military reality. hindustantimes.com Tensions in West Asia are escalating as Iran stages a major military showcase featuring its latest drone technology amid stalled peace talks and rising regional friction. During a large rally in Tehran, Iran unveiled its new Arash suicide drone alongside the Shahed-136, signaling what officials describe as a strengthened deterrence posture. The display comes as Washington's blockade strategy and broader geopolitical standoff continue to fuel uncertainty across the region. The Arash drone, designed for long-range deep-strike missions, was presented as part of a broader demonstration of Iran's evolving unmanned war…
(2026-05-01). Iran marks Persian Gulf National Day, recalling 17th-century expulsion of Portuguese forces. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran on April 30 marked the Persian Gulf National Day, commemorating a significant moment in 1622 when Safavid forces expelled Portuguese troops from the Strait of Hormuz, an event widely regarded in the country as a milestone in the restoration of sovereignty over its southern waters.
(2026-05-01). Trump's 'Strait of Trump' idea returns with cryptic 'storm is coming' post for Mojtaba | Hormuz, War. hindustantimes.com What happens when a global oil lifeline turns into a battlefield of narratives, power plays, and personal branding? As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, the world isn't just watching ships being blocked, it's watching signals being sent. From Donald Trump's provocative suggestion to rename one of the world's most strategic waterways, to his cryptic "storm is coming" warning, the messaging is as intense as the military posturing on the ground. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper question: who actually controls the Strait right now? The U.S. claims a "foolproof" blockade, backed by numbers: 42 ships redire…
(2026-05-01). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-01). China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire. al-monitor.com May 1 (Reuters) – China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong said on Friday it was an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the agenda if it is still closed when U.S. President Donald Trump goes to China this month.Fu told reporters at the United Nations the strait needed to be reopened as quickly as possible. He said China was very concerned about remarks it had heard recently about the ceasefire being temporary and the need to initiate another round of attacks.
(2026-05-01). War in Persian Gulf, turbulence in skies: Rising cost of global air travel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The escalating US-Israeli military campaign against Iran is sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefields of the West Asia. The latest warning comes from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has confirmed that airline passengers in Europe and Asia should brace for significantly higher ticket prices.
(2026-05-01). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-01). History will not forget the blow to human morality, Islamic philosopher says of the Minab tragedy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The chief of the Islamic Studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized countries' silence about the massacre of 167 students and staff in a school in the city of Minab in southern Iran in the early hours of the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran on Feb. 28.
(2026-05-01). China's UN envoy blasts US 'bullying' as sanctions widen before Trump-Xi talks. scmp.com China's top UN diplomat slammed the US on Friday over its coercive behaviour, sanctioning of Chinese vessels and firms and for starting the Iran war along with Israel as Beijing assumed the rotating one-month presidency of the UN Security Council. | The verbal blast came as Washington heaped more pressure on China on Friday by sanctioning a China-based petroleum terminal operator, the latest in a string of recent US moves to cut off Chinese funding to Iran under what the White House has dubbed…
(2026-05-01). SCO voices concern over cyberattacks on Iran's digital infrastructure. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have expressed deep concern over US-Israeli cyberattacks that targeted information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructures in Iran.
(2026-05-01). ICRC president hails IRCS efforts, bravery during war. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, has commended the efforts, bravery, and accomplishments of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) during the recent imposed war by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel on Iran.
(2026-05-01). Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest peace proposal as talks stall. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was dissatisfied with Iran's latest proposal for peace talks, as negotiations between the two sides remain stalled despite a weeks-long ceasefire. | "At this moment, I'm not satisfied with what they're offering," Trump told reporters. | Iranian state media reported that Tehran had submitted a new proposal aimed at ending the conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
(2026-05-01). The Revolutionary Spirit Of Iran. popularresistance.org The United States, in its recent war on Iran, has completely misread the Iranian people and failed to recognize the deep revolutionary spirit that pervades Iranian culture. Rather than inciting Iranian people against their government, the US-Israeli war on Iran has united the population. Rather than promoting democracy in Iran and empowering the people, US economic punishment and aggression have accomplished the opposite and have made life more difficult for most Iranians. Like Cuba, Iran is being targeted because it will not relinquish its sovereignty.
(2026-05-01). US approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to Middle East allies. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales worth a total of over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.The announcement comes as the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war came into effect. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh, Ryan Patrick Jones and Christian Martinez)…
(2026-05-01). Iranian-linked drones target opposition camp in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
A camp hosting Iranian Kurdish The Azadi camp in the Koysinjaq district of Erbil province was targeted late on Thursday into Friday by five drones, according to Kurdish media reports. The drones are believed to have been launched from Iranian territory. | Opposition figures said the attack caused damage to property but no casualties. | Kawa Bahrami, a represen…
(2026-05-01). Trump Considers Restarting The Bombing Campaign On Iran. popularresistance.org US Central Command has requested the deployment of the US's hypersonic missile, known as the Dark Eagle, for potential use against Iran, as President Trump is considering restarting the bombing campaign, Bloomberg has reported. | The US has already used a missile for the first time against Iran, a short-range ballistic missile called the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, which, according to an investigation from The New York Times, was used in a February 28 strike that hit a sports hall in the Iranian city of Lamerd, killing at least 21 people in the area, including boys and girls practicing sports.
(2026-05-01). US offers rewards for 3 Iraqi militia leaders. longwarjournal.org The United States has intensified pressure on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, offering multimillion-dollar rewards for information on additional key leaders linked to attacks on US personnel and facilities. The latest rewards target figures from three groups: Kataib Hezbollah, Kataib Sayyid al Shuhada, and Harakat Ansar Allah al Awfiya.
(2026-05-01). Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so. al-monitor.com Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good business, but LIV Golf wasn't all bad news for Saudi Arabia.Oil-funded LIV, which poached top stars and sent golf's establishment into a tailspin, helped push the conservative kingdom into global view ⚪ one of its key aims, experts say. They said the exit, confirmed on Thursday after weeks of speculation, does not signal a flight of Saudi money from sport, even after the Middle East war that sparked Iranian attacks around the Gulf.
(2026-05-01). Trump says hostilities in Iran 'terminated' ahead of war powers deadline. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told Congress on Friday that the hostilities in Iran "have terminated" following the ceasefire starting April 7, with the deadline for a congressional authorisation of the war looming. | "There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated," Trump wrote in letters sent to the House and the Senate.
(2026-05-01). Time for Trump to dictate terms of Iran's surrender. onlineopinion.com.au 'We have all the cards.' What comes after Trump walks away from talks?
(2026-05-01). Iran official reveals how Mojtaba Khamenei escaped US strike. newarab.com 
Mohsen Qomi, head of the international affairs office at the Iranian supreme leader's office, said Khamenei "remains in full health and continues to run the country", adding that he is "managing both negotiations and the field". | Rumours had previous…
(2026-05-01). UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse. newarab.com 
A senior Two months into the conflict,
(2026-05-01). Gaza aid flotilla activists transferred to Greece after IDF seizure. haaretz.com Greece claimed Israel's seizure of the ships near its waters was not coordinated with Athens. 'You can't do something like that so close to the national waters of a European country,' a journalist who was on board the flotilla told Haaretz…
(2026-05-01). Israeli Navy Goes 700 Miles to Attack Unarmed Gaza Flotilla Boats Near Greek Waters. progressivehub.net COLONEL ANN WRIGHT | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2026-05-01). Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla. newarab.com 
Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Israel intercepted the vessels in international waters near Greece late on Wednesday, a move the organizers ⚪
(2026-05-01). Gaza flotilla activists return despite Israel's sea interception. newarab.com 
As a gentle breeze sweeps across the Greek island of Syros, a giant Palestinian flag adorning the docked sailboat begins to stir. Activists here are busy at work, stocking up supplies and tightening the ropes ahead of what is meant to be a historic mission to Gaza. | Among those still gearing up to break the siege with the
(2026-05-01). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-01). Gazans face years of untreated fractures amid health collapse. newarab.com 
Thousands of Palestinians in According to Gaza's health ministry, more than 170,000 people have been injured during the war, with a significant portion suffering severe orthopaedic damage. | Zaher al-Wahidi, head of the ministry's information systems department, told The New Arab: "Around 18% of Gaza's in…
(2026-05-01). Israel kills child collecting cardboard in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli court extends administrative detention for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya.
(2026-05-01). Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception. aljazeera.com Israel's military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2026-05-01). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 4. thecanary.co 
Under the 2000 Terrorism Act, the maximum sentence for encouraging terrorism is 15 years in prison. Inviting support for a proscribed organisation carries a maximum term of 14 years. When Majid Freeman began to speak at Birmingham Crown Court, standing accused of supporting Hamas through a series of social media posts related to the Gaza […] | By
(2026-05-01). Israel Abducts Multi-National Civilians On The Open Sea. popularresistance.org April 29, 2026 – Mediterranean Sea — israel's actions tonight (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) mark a dangerous and unprecedented escalation: the abduction of civilians in the middle of the Mediterranean, over 600 miles from Gaza, in full view of the world. | Let's be clear about what this is. This is piracy. This is the unlawful seizure of human beings on the open sea near Crete, an assertion that israel can operate with total impunity, far beyond its own borders, with no consequences. | What we are witnessing is the attempted normalization of israeli control over the Mediterranean itself and an escalation of i…
(2026-05-01). Israel's Rafah crossing clampdown freezes Gaza's academic hopes. newarab.com 
Life in Gaza has changed so much that even time feels disrupted. Many students once saw universities outside Gaza as a way to continue their studies, but this path is now blocked. Since May 2024, Israel's military control over southern Gaza has made the
(2026-05-01). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-01). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers,&Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-01). Venezuela Signs Agreements With Transnational Oil Corporations to Reactivate Energy Sector. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The agreement with BP, signed this Wednesday, April 29, focuses on the exploration and exploitation of non-associated gaseous hydrocarbons in offshore areas, primarily in Eastern Venezuela's Caribbe…
(2026-05-01). Venezuela's interim president paints Trump as defender of "peace" after Washington shooting. wsws.org Associating Trump with "peace," Rodriguez whitewashes the ongoing avalanche of war crimes unleashed by Washington across the globe and directly against Venezuela itself.
(2026-05-01). Venezuela's Window of Opportunity for Economic Recovery: Buying Time to Rebuild While Under Siege. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris — Apr 29, 2026 | Although progressives are rightly On a
(2026-05-01). Trump Says All Presidents Should Be Forced To Take Cognitive Tests…Then Boasts About His 'THREE' Terms In Office. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | On some level, President Donald Trump must realize he's one wall short of a whole hallway, right? Like — he knows his elevator fails to go all the way to the top and instead, hovers around the 13th floor that doesn't exist in reality, doesn't he? | Just like a non-racist doesn't usually have to
(2026-05-01). Shrimp production rises 37% in a year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Director General of the Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquaculture Office of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a 37-percent increase in shrimp production in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
(2026-05-01). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-01). Key deadline looms in US-Iran war as conflict drags on. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Workers in land-trades sector call for total boycott of Israel. newarab.com 
Members of the Solidarity Across Land Trades (SALT) trade union this week launched a campaign urging for the full boycott of companies linked with On Monday, SALT issued a statement, calling on anyone who works on the land, including tractor drivers, ecologists, gardeners and pickers, to…
(2026-05-01). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-01). Trump's security team's 'blunder' on cam: gunman speeds through checkpoint as agents watch. hindustantimes.com New Justice Department footage shows Cole Tomas Allen, the accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, sprinting through a security checkpoint in a long dark coat concealing a 12‚Äëgauge shotgun. Nearly a dozen agents react as shots ring out at Trump's gala, raising sharp questions over how the breach happened.
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). Moroccan-Italian singer NABD steps into his own direction. newarab.com 
When independent Moroccan-Italian singer-songwriter Abderrahman, known as "I was raised hearing my mom singing all over the house," he tells The New Arab, adding that this "helped shape a big vocal range" and gave him "a close relationship with classical Arabic music." | From that early home environment, NABD moved into more formal musical training as a child. He explains that he joined a choir when he was around ten years old and stayed until he was 16, performing classical Ar…
(2026-05-01). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-01). Real Estate and Development Interests Back Ryan Coonerty for Mayor of Santa Cruz. indybay.org The vast majority of cash contributions made by members of the real estate and development industry in the Santa Cruz mayoral race have gone to candidate Ryan Coonerty, according to campaign finance documents filed ahead of the June 2 primary election. As of April 18, Coonerty has accumulated $56,015 in total contributions, with $5,999 coming from real estate and development interests. The four other candidates in the mayoral race, Ami Chen Mills, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, and Joy Schendledecker have taken little to no funding from real estate and development interests, and have raised significantly le…
(2026-05-01). Palestinian FA chief blasts Israeli VP at FIFA Congress. newarab.com 
Palestinian soccer federation Both men were called to the stand by Infantino put his hand on Rajoub's arm and invited him with a gesture to come closer to Suliman, but…
(2026-05-01). Generation Jihad Can Fortress Bamako Hold? longwarjournal.org Across Mali, jihadis are seizing territory, encircling the capital, and pushing a fragile regime toward collapse. Backed by a sprawling network and in an effort years in the making, Al Qaeda's Sahel affiliate has launched its most ambitious offensive yet—one that could redraw the map of West Africa. Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss unpack what's going on.
(2026-05-01). 'Devastated': Lankenau slated for closure after tense Philadelphia school board vote. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
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(2026-05-01). US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals. al-monitor.com By Nate RaymondMay 1 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from moving ahead next week with plans to end temporary legal protections that have allowed more than 2,800 people from Yemen to live and work in the United States.U.S. District Judge Dale Ho in Manhattan issued the order at the behest of a group of Yemeni nationals who had sued over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to strip them effective Monday of the Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, they were previously granted.
(2026-05-01). System of sexual torture targeting Palestinians exposed in new report. electronicintifada.net Survivors describe rape, genital mutilation and forced humiliation carried out with impunity and shielded by authorities.
(2026-05-01). Weekend Eats: You Can Now Eat These Egyptian Tacos Every Day In Lincoln Heights. lataco.com Plus, Ray Garcia brings back his pioneering Alta California taco menu for just one day.
(2026-05-01). The Unions We Need Will Be Built by Workers, Not Labor Officials. truthout.org Despite a hostile labor environment, the number of workers under a union contract in the U.S. reached a 16-year high in 2025, and public support for unions hit as high as 71 percent. The labor movement secured a number of impressive victories, including a new contract for dockworkers that raised wages by 60 percent following a brief strike, and unionized journalists at Politico and E&E News (PEN… |
(2026-05-01). Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Theories. theintercept.com 
The White House Correspondents' Dinner last weekend became the site of the third failed attempt to This week on the podcast, host Akela Lacy speaks to Raskin about his experience at the dinner an…
(2026-05-01). Benfica's Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager's job. aljazeera.com Ex-Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to Spanish giants to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
(2026-05-01). Sri Lankan government blocks release of Tamil writer's books. wsws.org The JVP/NPP government censors Tamil writers under the guise of "national unity," while allowing Sinhala chauvinist and militarist propaganda to circulate freely.
(2026-05-01). Falklands claim: Can Argentina's Milei use Trump ties to challenge the UK? aljazeera.com As US-UK relations nosedive, questions are mounting over whether Trump might shift Washington's position on the islands.
(2026-05-01). Oscar goes missing after director forced to check it on flight: 'could be used as weapon'. scmp.com After being forced to check his Academy Award on a transatlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin's Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later. | Talankin, who co-directed the best documentary winner Mr Nobody Against Putin, did not expect to have to check his statuette for a flight from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport bound for Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday. | But a Transportation Security Administration agent said it could not go on board.
(2026-05-01). DSV in Potsdam, Germany targeted by Palestine Action Global. thecanary.co 
DSV's depot in Potsdam, Germany recently became the latest site to be targeted by Palestine Action's global campaign. Actionists sent a clear message to DSV by smashing windows and using red paint to call on the company to "drop Elbit". This comes just days after Palestine Action Éire hit DSV and a previous coordinated action […] | By
(2026-05-01). Israeli forces assault Palestinian child with Down syndrome. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets. scmp.com After winning legislative backing for the Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer basketball betting — an initiative aimed at drawing punters away from illegal online bookmakers and capturing additional tax revenue — the government has now paused the roll-out. | Officials say the rise of prediction markets has altered the landscape and warrants closer examination. So, what is it about prediction markets that unsettles officials?
(2026-05-01). 'I Set Up a Fake Far-Right News Channel to Interview Reform UK Candidates and This Is What They Told Me'. bylinetimes.com 
Nigel Farage vowed to field candidates in every contested ward in next week's local elections, but this was easier said than done. | The party was forced to resort to increasingly desperate tactics to put Reform names on polling cards: full page adverts in the national press, sending pleading emails to members, and even cold calling journalists (including one Byline Times freelancer) asking them to stand. | Given the national polling, this begs the question of who will soon be running local councils up and down the country, responsible for billions of pounds of public spending. | And do these new candidates kn…
(2026-05-01). The Dark Side of the Data Center Boom. scheerpost.com The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don't just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil. Melissa Garriga OtherWords Across the country, resistance to data centers is rising even as plans are steadily being made to build new ones. According to the Pew Research Center, a …
(2026-05-01). Protecting the Persian Gulf is a shared responsibility that transcends political boundaries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — April 30 is celebrated in Iran every year as the Persian Gulf National Day to raise awareness about its precious environmental characteristics and unique biodiversity.
(2026-05-01). US Navy turns to AI firm for options to counter Iranian mines. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot. geo.tv 
(2026-05-01). Palestinian flag raised high during Rayo Vallecano victory. thecanary.co 
In a high-stakes European Conference League semi-final first leg, Spain's Rayo Vallecano secured a 1—0 victory over France's Strasbourg. The match was tightly contested, but it was Rayo who were celebrating after the final whistle. Viral Palestine flag moment Moroccan forward Ilyas Akhomach, 22, was among the first to join supporters after the win. During […] | By
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). Workers the "heartbeat of the economy" sanews.gov.za Workers the "heartbeat of the economy" | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day. | In a statement on Friday, the Minister paid tribute to workers across sectors, describing them as the "heartbeat of the economy" and central to the country's democratic foundation. | She said Workers' Day serves not only as a celebration of past struggles, but as a commitment to ensuring that decent work becomes a reality for all South Africans. | The Minister announced that 2…
(2026-05-01). Speech of Vatan Party at the founding congress of SOVINTERN. unitedworldint.com 
Speech held by Secretary General of the Vatan Party, àñzgàºr Bursalƒ±, in Moscow, Russia. From 25 to 29 April 2026, the first international forum of SOVINTERN was held in Moscow under the leadership of the A Just Russia Party, with the participation of numerous partner parties and organizations. Bringing together more than 200 participants representing …
(2026-05-01). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-01). The Regressive Ideologies Behind the 'Baby Bust' Panic. fair.org 
(2001-05-26). FIFA to review ticket strategy. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. | Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year's tournament reflected "the reality of the market in North America." | "I will always have understanding for fans and their opinions, but I think there are quite a wide array of ticket prices ⚪ some are cheap, some are more expensive," he said. | "But of course, you know, we list…
(2026-05-01). German government passes war budget, agrees sharp attacks on healthcare. wsws.org The cabinet has decided to massively increase military spending and correspondingly slash social spending. One "reform" will deliver a death blow to healthcare in its current form.
(2026-05-01). The Great Indian Turncoat Bazaar. ummid.com Raghav Chadha's exit from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is neither shocking nor exceptional, it is entirely in keeping with the grammar of our times.
(2026-05-01). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.
(2026-05-01). Flotilla activists land in Greece as Israel accused of 'piracy'. newarab.com 
Scores of activists from a An AFP journalist reported that around 175 activists were transported under Greek coast guard escort in four buses to an undisclosed town. | Israel's foreign ministry said roughly 175 activists had been removed from more than…
(2026-05-01). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Grilled By Congress As Iran War Drags On. newsone.com 
(2026-05-01). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
(2026-05-01). Iran Ceasefire Means Trump Needs No Congressional Approval To Continue War: White House. twz.com 
The
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). White House Claims Ceasefire Means No Congressional Approval Needed For Iran War… Yet. twz.com The
(2026-05-01). Protesting U of Washington's firing of Prof. Aria Fani as Middle East Center Director. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Washington regarding the termination of Professor Aria Fani as director of the Middle East Center: | Robert J. Jones | President, University of Washington | president@uw.edu | Tricia Serio | Provost and Executive Vice President…
(2026-05-01). Dems Refuse to Release 2024 Autopsy Report, Hear Ken Martin's Lame Excuse. progressivehub.net ROBBY SOAVE | THE HILL…
(2026-05-01). Polanski unveils radical workers' charter to protect people before profit. thecanary.co 
The Green party launched its Workers' Charter 2026 tonight at the People's History Museum in Manchester. Zack Polanski opened the event with a wonderfully passionate call to build a system that works for the workers and not the wealthy few. Polanski's powerful call to finally level the playing field, reinstate workers' rights and to unite […] | By
(2026-05-01). James Broadnax Executed After Cousin Confesses To Being The Shooter. newsone.com 
Source: Action Network / actionnetwork.org | On Thursday evening, James Broadnax was executed by the state of Texas despite his cousin, Demarius Cummings, confessing that he was the one who actually killed the two men Broadnax was accused of killing. |
(2026-05-01). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-01). CARTOONS: Mark timing is off. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). "No School, No Work, No Shopping" : Workers, Immigrants to Lead Thousands of May Day Protests. democracynow.org 
As workers around the world rally to mark May Day, International Workers' Day, we speak with organizers in Los Angeles and Chicago. The May Day Strong coalition here in the United States says 3,000 protests and events are scheduled across the country with organizers calling for "no school, no work, no shopping." | The largest May Day protest in Los Angeles is planned at MacArthur Park. Pedro Trujillo, the coordinator of the Los Angeles May Day Coalition, says the July presence of immigration agents with SWAT gear and armored vehicles in MacArthur Park laid the foundation for a high May Day turno…
(2026-05-01). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-01). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). Openness of China benefits its trading partners. ecns.cn The global economic landscape stands at a crossroads. While some traditional economic powers have retreated behind protectionism and unilateral tariffs, China has charted a decisively different course. Beijing's strategy to not only expand the volume of imports but to fundamentally optimize their structure has become a significant stabilizing force in global trade today.
(2026-05-01). Amid massive government-employer assault on workplace safety, US unions sow complacency on Workers Memorial Day. wsws.org With the Trump administration continuing its massive assault on workplace safety and environmental protections, the American trade union bureaucracy issued boilerplate statements calling for increased lobbying and voter drives.
(2026-05-01). Live at 1 pm ET: It's 'Weather' Season … Again. What to Expect — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com Spring is here, which means it is Hurricane Season, Tornado Season, Allergy Season, all normal and natural aspects of life on Earth. Climate alarmists, however, will be telling you this year promises to be the worst season ever, and it's your fault. We will prepare you to counter this propaganda with the truth.
(2026-05-01). Plane crash in US Texas state kills all 5 on board. scmp.com A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said on Friday. | The crash happened on Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65km) southwest of Austin, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said on social media. | The Federal Aviation Administration said the Cessna 421C crashed around 11.25pm with five people on board. It said the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
(2026-05-01). Netanyahu posts AI video of political rivals turning into Arabs. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The video shows former prime ministers Naftali Bennet and Yair Lapid sharing a…
(2026-05-01). Jury Acquits Glass House ICE Raid Protester; Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers the acquittal of CSU Channel adjunct professor John Caravello, a report by Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and report on Iran…
(2026-05-01). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-01). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-01). South Korea's Net Zero Boast Crumbles. wattsupwiththat.com The net zero agenda requires a deliberate ignorance of how the modern world functions. South Korea rose from the ashes of war to become a global economic titan because it embraced the power of energy-dense, reliable fossil fuels. Turning away from this proven model in favor of unproven, weather-dependent technologies is a recipe for economic ruin.
(2026-05-01). Wednesday 4/29: Meeting: Proposed Downtown Concord AI Data Center. indybay.org Garden Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A…
(2026-05-01). US sanctions Iran's shadow banking channels moving oil proceeds from China. al-monitor.com The latest sanctions come as the Trump administration weighs Iran's latest proposal to end the war.
(2026-05-01). Starbucks Workers United: Madison Strike On MAY 1 (May Day) May 2, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-01). NYC Is Finally Talking About 'Deed Theft' After It Ignored Black Homeowners For Decades And Pushed Them Out. newsone.com 
Source: AndreyPopov / Getty | New York City officials are finally moving to On paper, it looks like progress. We're seeing policy attention, press confe…
(2026-05-01). Antigua and Barbuda Holds Early Elections as PM Browne Seeks Fourth Term. orinocotribune.com Antigua and Barbuda held general elections on Thursday, April 30, to elect 17 members of the House of Representatives, determining the composition of the new government. | The principal parties competing in these elections are the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labor Party (ABLP), the United Progressive Party (UPP), and the Barbuda People's Movement (BPM). | The polling stations opened at 6: 00 am local time, with electoral officials, party representatives, and Commonwealth observers present to oversee the process. Voting concluded at 6: 00 pm. | Current Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who leads the ABLP, is seeking his…
(2026-05-01). 5 Black Designers to Watch Out For at the 2026 Met Gala. capitalbnews.org 
Black designers helped shape one of fashion's biggest nights last year, but will their creations get the same red carpet treatment again? The highly anticipated 2026 Met Gala takes place May 4 and is co-chaired by iconic Black women such as Beyoncé and Venus Williams. Misty Copeland, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, A'ja Wilson, and Angela …
(2026-05-01). Renters union Acorn welcomes new rights for tenants. thecanary.co 
From 1 May 2026, the law changes, giving more protection for England's 12 million renters. Renters union Acorn issues statement: After more than 10 years of organising and taking action, together we have won the biggest change to renters' rights in a generation. From stopping evictions on our streets, to marching on rogue landlords and […] | By
(2026-05-01). Erika Kirk Cries 'Whiteface' Over Druski Skit. Internet Can't Get Past Her Outfit. newsone.com 
Source: Win McNamee / Getty | During her appearance on the show, the Turning Point CEO, who took over the conservative think tank shortly after her husband Charlie was brutally murdered last September, noted that comedians are…
(2026-05-01). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-01). 115 Senedd candidates 'Pledge for Palestine' including backing BDS call. thecanary.co 
More than 100 candidates standing in next week's election for the Senedd have made the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)'s "Pledge for Palestine", which includes supporting the Palestinian-led call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions on Israel. A total of 115 candidates have so far signed the pledge, representing a wide range of political parties, including 46 […] | By
(2026-05-01). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-01). Claim: Extreme Heat is Responsible for More than Half of Aussie Natural Hazard Deaths. wattsupwiththat.com But more people still die in winter.
(2026-05-01). Delays in US Visa Program Threaten Arrival of Doctors in Underserved Areas. truthout.org Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter, immigration attorneys say. The waiver program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, allows physicians who aren't U.S. citizens to stay in the… |
(2026-05-01). Thousands Expected To Attend May Day Protests Across US. newsone.com 
(2026-05-01). Advocates urge CA to oppose Baby stop expediting oil permits. indybay.org California oil and gas regulators have approved 254 new oil drilling permits in Kern County this year to date, more drilling permits than all of those approved in the last 3 years combined.
(2026-05-01). Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players' mental health. aljazeera.com English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players' well being.
(2026-05-01). Kurdish militant says Turkey stalled peace talks over reforms. newarab.com 
A peace initiative to end He and another officials with the group accused Ankara of failing to enact legal and political reforms needed to move the process forward, contradicting recent optimistic statements by Murat…
(2026-05-01). American Press Freedom on the Brink. scheerpost.com Clayton Weimers for Project Censored As World Press Freedom Day (May 3) nears, it's a good time to step back and assess how journalists and news outlets are faring in our current media climate. President Donald Trump came back to the White House and picked up right where he left off, insulting and attacking the …
(2026-05-01). Reasons to be cheerful: The rise of the resistance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Greenland and the New Frontier of Eco-Geopolitics. fairobserver.com As the Arctic ice diminishes, Greenland evolves from a "peripheral" region to a focal point in international affairs. It is progressively recognized as a contested area of strategic significance. Previously an inaccessible, icy territory, Greenland now holds a central role in the security considerations of Washington, Brussels, Beijing and Moscow. Greenland is not just entering…
(2026-05-01). EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect. aljazeera.com The long-awaited deal creates one of the world's largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
(2026-05-01). Grid Balancing Costs Set to Rise To £8 Billion By 2030. wattsupwiththat.com Nobody in their right mind would have designed such a system. Unfortunately by the time of the next election, most of the damage will be irreversible.
(2026-05-01). Israel's death penalty law perpetuates racial discrimination: UN watchdog. newarab.com 
The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said in a statement. | Under the new law, passed by the Israeli parliament i…
(2026-05-01). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.
(2026-05-01). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-05-01). 100,000+ Students to Walk Out Alongside Workers in Largest One-Day Strike in Over 80 Years. commondreams.org Today, more than 100,000 students across the country are walking out of their classrooms as part of the largest one-day student strike in over 80 years, joined by coordinated Sunrise Movement actions and community mobilizations nationwide, from Minneapolis to New York City. | Students are participating in school walkouts while community members organize alongside them in a coordinated effort to interrupt normal operations across schools and local economies. Over a dozen schools have already cancelled classes in anticipation of widespread absences. | Across the country, the school walkouts and actions reflect a…
(2026-05-01). We must save Sebastia from Israeli occupation, before it is too late. thecanary.co 
The historic Palestinian town of Sebastia, not far from Nablus in the Northern West Bank, is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the occupied territory. The town is an important destination for Christian and Muslim pilgrims, as St John the Baptist — known as the Prophet Yahya in Islam — […] | By
(2026-05-01). The 'Heated Rhetoric' That Doesn't Make CNN's Bash Think Twice. fair.org 
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(2026-05-01). SARS salutes workers as new Commissioner begins term. sanews.gov.za SARS salutes workers as new Commissioner begins term | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers' Day by paying tribute to South Africa's workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu. | Commissioner Makhubu has begun his term with a pledge to strengthen fairness, trust and institutional integrity. | In his first official statement, Makhubu said his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa, on the recommendation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, carried significant responsibility at a time when the country depends heavily on an effective and trusted revenue authority.
(2026-05-01). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-01). Derek Kravitz on Dynamic Pricing. fair.org 
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). Thursday 4/30: Community Briefing: Heeding Lebanese Voices – The Human Cost of Israeli Occupation. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kD0T……
(2026-05-01). Staged? Why Conspiracy Theories Are Stupid, but Also Bad Politics. fairobserver.com Within minutes of the shots fired near the security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCD) dinner on April 25, social media had already delivered its verdict: "STAGED." Never mind that the suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was detained at the scene, heavily armed, after sprinting past a magnetometer and firing at least one…
(2026-05-01). Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot. newarab.com 
Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the season is over. | The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in last weekend's 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace, prompting fears he may have played his final game for the Reds. | An emotional Salah applauded the fans and was given a standing ovation as he made his way off the pitch. | But Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that the 33-year-old had only suffered a "minor muscle injury" and was expected to return to action. | Slot's…
(2026-05-01). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-01). So Golders Green attack not terrorism, but Starmer still raised 'terror alert'. thecanary.co 
The Golders Green attacker Essa Suleiman has been charged with attempted murder and not terrorism. London's Metropolitan Police charge Essa Suleiman with attempted murder after a stabbing attack in Golders Green. The incident follows the antisemitic attack that raised Britain's terrorism threat level.t.co/cKx923lIHw — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 1, 2026 Rightly so, since Suleiman […] | By
(2026-05-01). For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence. scheerpost.com Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know. By Gabriel Arkles This article was originally published by Truthout Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know. Over the past year, we have seen the Trump …
(2026-05-01). Japan may shoot itself in foot with weapons exports. ecns.cn Driven by a neo-militarist agenda, Tokyo revised the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and implementation guidelines on April 21, lifting the ban on lethal weapon exports.
(2026-05-01). Independents 'making breakthrough' in Ealing as Labour support tanks. thecanary.co 
Independents in the London borough of Ealing have been "making a breakthrough" as support for the Labour Party there is tanking. Labour currently dominates in Ealing, but Ealing Community Independents (ECI) leader, Craig Smith, told the Canary: The number of people who are willing to admit on the doorstep that they're voting Labour is breathtakingly low. […] | By
(2026-05-01). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-01). British universities exploit data not just to grade students, but control them. thecanary.co 
A joint Al Jazeera and Liberty Investigates report published on 20 April revealed that twelve British universities — including Oxford, Imperial, King's College London, UCL, and the LSE — have paid a private intelligence firm called Horus Security Consultancy at least £440,000 since 2022 to monitor the social-media activity of pro-Palestine students and academics. The […] | By
(2026-05-01). How property managers can prevent pest problems in short stay rentals. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-01). Democracy's Creed: Inspiring Words, Silenced Voices. fairobserver.com When citing famous historical quotes that have had a deep influence on the way we all think about democratic institutions as well as democracy itself, it may sound like captious quibbling to point to a problem with the use of prepositions. Who hasn't been inspired by US President Abraham Lincoln's elegant assessment of democracy in…
(2026-05-01). US sends 30 planeloads of military equipment to Middle East. newarab.com 
Israel received 6,500 tons of The shipments, which included thousands of ground and air munitions, light armoured utility vehicles, and military trucks, arrived via two cargo ships and several planes. | The equipment was dispersed to various military bases across Israel after its arrival, according to Israeli media. | Amir Baram, Director-General of the Ministry of Defence, said Israel's procurem…
(2026-05-01). Interview with José Ramón Cabañas / Dialogue with the U.S. is possible, but our system is not negotiable. radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. | José Ramón Cabañas has served as Deputy Director for the United States and Canada, Director of Consular Affairs and Cuban Residents Abroad, Director of Document Management, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. | He was the head of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, DC and, in 2015, when the Interests Section became an embassy, José Ramón Cabañas…
(2026-05-01). Iran war hampering aid to refugees as costs soar, UN warns. newarab.com 
The cost of sending some aid to Sudan – Heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes, including the
(2026-05-01). Senate Democrats voice support for major surge in military spending at Hegseth briefing. wsws.org Leading Senate Democrats called Thursday for a major expansion of US military spending at the testimony by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was briefing the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Trump administration's plans to massively increase military spending.
(2026-05-01). Iran's export of technical-engineering services rises 140% in a year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The deputy for international business development at Iran's Trade Promotion Organization announced 140 percent growth in the export of engineering and technical services in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
(2026-05-01). FBI Redirected a Quarter of Staff to Target Immigrants Under Trump's Deportation Push. theintercept.com 
Over 9,000 FBI personnel were assigned to immigration after Trump returned to office — a massive diversion that experts warn could put national security at risk.
(2026-05-01). DWP advertising a £2m contract for vehicle-based covert 'live' surveillance cameras to spy on benefit claimants. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has quietly started looking for suppliers to provide covert surveillance cameras for its vehicles to spy on benefit claimants. An early engagement notice on the government's Find a Tender service reveals the DWP's plans to deploy this technology to monitor welfare claimants in real-time. And naturally, it plans […] | By
(2026-05-01). Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks. aljazeera.com US president says EU 'not complying' with current trade deal, launches new tariffs to begin next week.
(2026-05-01). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.
(2026-05-01). Soccer-Iran FA president says he was allowed to enter Canada but chose to turn back. al-monitor.com May 1 (Reuters) – Iranian soccer federation president Mehdi Taj said Canadian officials cleared him to enter the country for the FIFA Congress, but Iran's delegation chose to turn back after being held for three hours and questioned at a Toronto airport, Iranian media reported on Friday. Taj, a former member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said he was questioned by Canadian immigration about his ties to the group, but was ultimately allowed into the country for the pre-World Cup gathering in Vancouver.
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). Absent reforms, unfreezing Libyan Investment Authority is risky. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-01). It's Time for Texas to Get Competitive on Transmission Development. wattsupwiththat.com "Competition on its worst day is better than regulation on its best day."
(2026-05-01). Tuesday 4/28: On Achieving Peace in the Middle East. indybay.org Learning Resource Center, L-114 (Library ground floor) | San José City College | 2100 Moorpark Avenue | San José, CA 95128…
(2026-05-01). Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girl's murder as suspect arrested. aljazeera.com Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
(2026-05-01). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-01). Labour 'running fake independent candidates to split Tameside vote'. thecanary.co 
The Labour party in Tameside, Greater Manchester, has been accused by opponents of introducing fake 'independent' candidates in this month's local elections. The veracity of these single-source claims could not be confirmed at the time of writing. However, if proven to be true, the scheme seems intent on splitting the vote of former Labour supporters. […] | By
(2026-05-01). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-01). How Iran is rebuilding its bruised military as ceasefire masks recalibration. al-monitor.com Iran is using the fragile truce to recover by blending redeployment and reverse engineering into broader preparedness for renewed conflict.
(2026-05-01). Clashes erupt in Australian town over death of Indigenous girl. geo.tv 
Community unrest outside Alice Springs Hospital, where a 47-year-old man arrested in connection with the alleged killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was taken, in Alice Springs, Australia, April 30, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters
(2026-05-01). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.
(2026-05-01). Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes. grist.org 
(2026-05-01). The US will suffer more from oil shock than China, Russia, or EU. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump and members of his administration have
(2026-05-01). House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Having A Rough Go Of It Amid GOP Collapse. newsone.com 
Source: Graeme Sloan / Getty | It's bad enough that the Republican Party is hanging on for dear life to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives that most political experts believe will dissolve come the midterm elections, but it turns out it might be even worse than that for the MAGA-fied GOP, because House Republicans don't even seem to like each other all that much, and many of them aren't too thrilled with their House majority speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson. | On Thursday, the House voted to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history, acc…
(2026-05-01). Iraq starts work on Basra-Haditha oil pipeline: state media. newarab.com 
About $1.5 billion has been allocated for the project, although its pace will depend on securing further budget allocations, the ministry said. | The 700-kilometre (435-mile) pipeline will transport crude for…
(2026-05-01). SFSU Students Walk Out Against Faculty Cutbacks &AI Deals With Anthropic:Defend Our School. indybay.org Students, staff and faculty walked out at SFSU to protest the cutbacks of adjunct faculty and elimination of many classes. Also UAW 4123 joined the protest.
(2026-05-01). Investment for establishing solar power plants increases 2.5-fold. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Deputy Minister of Energy and head of the Organization for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SATBA) announced a 2.5-fold increase in investment for establishing solar power plants in the country, stating that $1.2 billion was invested in this sector in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
(2026-05-01). Palestinians Observe May Day Amid a Deepening Crisis for Workers. truthout.org As workers around the world celebrate and recognize their efforts on May 1 — known globally as May Day or International Workers' Day and celebrated in Palestine as Labor Day — this day passes in Palestine under a harsh economic reality that reflects a deepening crisis in the labor market and unprecedented levels of unemployment. According to data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of… |
(2026-05-01). Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah. responsiblestatecraft.org In recent
(2026-05-01). US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth testifies before a US House Armed Services Committee hearing titled "Department of Defence FY2027 Budget Request," on Capitol Hill on April 29, 2026. — AFPWhite House sees war powers clock as halted.No US-Iran fire reported since early April…
(2026-05-01). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.
(2026-05-01). Colombia's election authority investigating leftist frontrunner. colombiareports.com Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE) opened an investigation into Senator Ivan Cepeda, the leftist frontrunner in Colombia's presidential election race, according to local media. The CNE reportedly agreed to investigate allegations that Cepeda violated regulations regarding campaign contributions ahead of the primary of his political party, Historic Pact, in October last year. The allegations were …
(2026-05-01). Data integrity in the age of AI: Ensuring accuracy when information is everywhere. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Mali: a new front in the Western war on multipolarism. strategic-culture.su The firm defense of Mali this week indicates that Western intrigue will fail. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | An audacious cou…
(2026-05-01). White House says Iran war as war powers deadline arrives. al-monitor.com By Patricia Zengerle and Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's administration argued that a ceasefire with Tehran had "terminated" hostilities as a legal deadline arrived on Friday for coming to Congress about the two-month Iran war.Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president can wage military action for only 60 days before ending it, asking Congress for authorization or seeking a 30-day extension due to "unavoidable military necessity regarding the safety of United States Armed Forces" while withdrawing forces.
(2026-05-01). Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Warning follows Jewish man's arrest over brutal attack on nun in Jerusalem this week.
(2026-05-01). Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules. scmp.com Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help Ukraine resist Russia's invasion, Kyiv's ambassador to Japan said. | "This allows us to talk," Yurii Lutovinov said in an interview at Ukraine's embassy. "Theoretically, it's a very big step forward."
(2026-05-01). Suspense thriller emerges as May Day box-office contender. ecns.cn As the May Day holiday approaches, the suspense thriller Vanishing Point is already generating buzz, rising to become the second-highest-grossing film on the country's box-office presale charts for May 1, just behind Hong Kong tentpole Cold War 1994.
(2026-05-01). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-01). Israeli opposition fully expects criminal coalition to do whatever it takes to disrupt the democratic process. haaretz.com The Israeli opposition is preparing for what it sees as the very real possibility that Netanyahu will refuse to recognize the results of the election if he loses ‚ñ Likud officials close to the prime minister understand he will need to bring in some reinforcements to win ‚ñ President Herzog will need to be highly creative to free Netanyahu the defendant from his trial – and to free Israelis from him…
(2026-05-01). Why China's NEV Export Boom Is About More Than Just Scale: Driving Global Growth. unitedworldint.com As the world is rushing towards carbon neutrality and embracing electrification of transportation, China's NEV industry is no longer a follower but a pioneer. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China's abrupt emergence as a global player in new energy vehicle (NEV) exports is one of the most dramatic trends in the automobile industry today. No longer …
(2026-05-01). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-01). Beijing backs Cuba, Brazil slams BYD slave labour conditions: Latin America relations reads. scmp.com We have selected six of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to China…
(2026-05-01). King Charles' gift amuses Chinese, anti-spy agency makes allegation: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official…
(2026-05-01). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-01). 'The Mandelson Scandal Shows how Labour Became Part of the Establishment It Once Existed to Challenge'. bylinetimes.com 
Morgan McSweeney's resignation was not a cleansing moment. He was not an aberration. He was the tip of an iceberg. | What he represented is a political culture that has dominated Labour for a generation. | A culture forged under Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson that taught the party to be relaxed about extreme wealth, comfortable in the orbit of billionaires, lobbyists and corporate power, and increasingly detached from the lives of the people it was created to represent. | The Mandelson scandal matters because it exposes that culture in its rawest form. | Proximity to wealth and power was not a by-product. It w…
(2026-05-01). Israeli police arrest man suspected of attacking nun near Jerusalem's Old City. newarab.com 
Israeli police said Friday that they arrested a 36-year-old Police said the unnamed man was arrested after the attack Wednesday near David's Tomb — a holy site outside Zion's Gate on the southern side of the Old City — "on suspicion of a racially motivated attack," and remained in custody. | Police video showed the nun bruised and the attacker wearing tzitzit, a fringed undergarment worn by some observant Jewish men. | "A 48-year…
(2026-05-01). Crowds gather at Persepolis to mark anniversary of Leader's visit to Fars province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Large crowds gathered on Friday at the ancient sites of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam to commemorate the anniversary of a visit by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Fars province.
(2026-05-01). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-01). Repairing the roots of moral injury. whyy.org Psychologist Michael Valdovinos felt the pain of moral injury when serving in Afghanistan. His book is Moral Injuries: When Good Conscience Suffers in a World of Hurt | An Afghan family walks past a U.S. Army soldier in the town of Senjaray. (AP/Shamil Zhumatov)…
(2026-05-01). Foreign interference has compromised Australia's national sovereignty. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Take Back Power redistributes essential items whilst occupying high-end stores and hotels. thecanary.co 
Take Back Power supporters have been occupying the playgrounds of the wealthy again on the morning of 1 May. And they've 'liberated' items from a superstore to redistribute them back to the communities that need them. Take Back Power is a nonviolent campaign, demanding a tax on extreme wealth, to be decided by a 'House […] | By
(2026-05-01). Alec Baldwin backs Starbucks barista union drive. therealnews.com 
After decades of decline, the organized labor movement in the US has seen a resurgence in rank-and-file militancy over the last decade, with increased strike actions and union drives in industries across the economy. And in the story of this recent revival of labor in America, the movement led by predominantly young baristas to unionize coffee giant Starbucks has played a pivotal role. The new documentary Baristas vs. Billionaires takes viewers on a journey through the last five years of the epic, ongoing struggle to unionize Starbucks, told by some of the workers and organizers at the center of that str…
(2026-05-01). May Day 2026: U.S. labor movement reclaims International Workers' Day. peoplesworld.org 
For most of the 20th century, May Day—International Workers' Day—was largely absent from the official calendar of the U.S. labor movement. While workers around the globe marched on May 1 to honor the martyrs of Chicago's 1886 Haymarket uprising, bosses here at home pushed their employees to only observe Labor Day in September, leaving May …
(2026-05-01). Workers Memorial Day: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living! Defend Injured Workers. indybay.org On April 2028, Workers Memorial Day a national panel was held to report the attack on health and safety for working people and also the destruction of health and safety protections. They also discussed the capture of government regulatory agencies.
(2026-05-01). Inquest finds children gunned down by British soldiers 'posed no risk at all'. thecanary.co 
An inquest at Belfast Coroner's Court has ruled that two British soldiers "overreacted" and "lost control" when killing five innocent people who posed no threat. The troops gunned down their victims on 9 July 1972, in what became known as the Springhill Massacre, after the area in West Belfast where the brutal violence occurred. Three […] | By
(2026-05-01). Plane crash in US state of Texas kills all 5 on board. scmp.com A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said on Friday. | The crash happened on Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65km) southwest of Austin, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said on social media. | The Federal Aviation Administration said the Cessna 421C crashed around 11.25pm with five people on board. It said the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
(2026-05-01). Iran beach soccer has quality players: Ali Naderi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ali Naderi, head coach of Iran's national beach soccer team, praised his players' outstanding performance after securing victory at the Asian Beach Games.
(2026-05-01). Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents establish check points around Bamako. newarab.com 
Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents have called on Malians to The latest incidents come just days after Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) launched unprecedented assaults across the country on April 25 in coordination with the Tuareg-dominated rebel group the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). | Bases throughout the landlocked…
(2026-05-01). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-01). Why the United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and what it means for the future of the Middle East. mondoweiss.net 
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC has been described as a major earthquake in the oil market, but its impact on international politics could be even more profound.
(2026-05-01). Axe Drax activists hunt down Drax executives after they dodged AGM. thecanary.co 
At 9am on 30 April, over 20 activists from Axe Drax hunted down Drax's executives to their central London office after they refused to turn up to their own AGM. The activists vaulted the building's barriers and stormed the third floor offices, unfurling banners reading 'Drax Kills', 'Drax is Toxic' and 'Go Breathe Poison, Willard' […] | By
(2026-05-01). Thursday 4/30: Stop the AI Race Before it Stops Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Probably outside the entrance to southern wing of the bldg.
(2026-05-01). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-01). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-01). China's manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate. scmp.com If the "China shock" of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then "China shock 2.0" is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economically possible across manufacturing sectors, according to Columbia University professor Adam Tooze. | Amid complaints about the trade and industrial policies accelerating China's rise in many sectors — including aviation, space, artificial intelligence (AI), telecoms, microprocessors, robotics, nuclear and fusion power, quantum computing,…
(2026-05-01). The Cop, the Neo-Nazi, and the Elephant. indybay.org Three Anecdotes About Our book "How to defend yourself during a police interrogation"
(2026-05-01). Pakistan's successful US-Iran mediation reflects South Asia rise. newarab.com 
The extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reached on 8 April 2026 through Pakistani This is unfolding against a growing overlap between the two regions, particularly in the security and defence spheres and underscores ongoing reconfiguration of regional roles. At the s…
(2026-05-01). More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics. scheerpost.com Privacy groups are pushing Big Tech to notify users about federal surveillance after anonymous ICE critics were exposed.By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Privacy groups are pushing Big Tech to notify users about federal surveillance after anonymous ICE critics were exposed. Lawmakers and privacy advocates are demanding answers from the Trump …
(2026-05-01). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-01). 2026 State Polls: Frenzied voting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal 1st Phase. ummid.com Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Thursday April 23, 2026 registered record voter-turnouts amidst the heavy deployment of security personnel in both the states.
(2026-05-01). UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba: We need fuel now to save lives. radiohc.cu With the U.S. embargo that has cut off oil supplies to Cuba, the healthcare system is severely affected, access to drinking water has been lost, and babies are at risk, wrote Francisco Piñón, the United Nations Resident Coordinator on the island, in The Guardian on Thursday. | Piñón, whose work is closely tied to the daily realities in the Caribbean country and to the coordination and implementation of humanitarian and development projects in that context, warns that "after several months of a profound energy crisis in Cuba, the consequences are no longer abstract: they are becoming evident in the rhythm of daily…
(2026-05-01). Trump to put 25% tariffs on EU cars, says bloc not complying with trade deal. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25 per cent, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment. | Trump said in…
(2026-05-01). South Africa's ruling class incites pogroms against migrants. wsws.org This scapegoating must be understood in the context of the social order the ANC has presided over since 1994. While the legal framework of apartheid was dismantled, the underlying class structures have been preserved.
(2026-05-01). Germany's Morenoite RIO joins Left Party in support of war, attacks on the working class. wsws.org The integration of the RIO Morenoites into the Left Party marks a further political shift to the right by this pseudo-left tendency, which can only be understood in the context of the current crisis of capitalism.
(2026-05-01). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-01). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-01). Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires. aljazeera.com Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
(2026-05-01). The failure of Reserve Bank independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-01). Australia: 4 workers killed on the job in southeast Queensland in recent weeks. wsws.org The known workplace fatalities around Brisbane now total seven in six months—part of a rising toll due to unsafe conditions, increased rates of exploitation by employers, official coverups and government complicity.
(2026-05-01). Monday 5/18: Leidesdorff Wreath Laying Ceremony Mission Delores Basilica. indybay.org Mission Delores Basilica | 3321 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-05-01). King Charles wins praise for deft handling of Trump on US state visit. scmp.com US President Donald Trump sang the praises of King Charles after the latter's state visit this week. He even lifted some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a favour to the British monarch. | The king delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism. It's unclear, though, whether it will make a major difference to a transatlantic relationship troubled by divisions over issues including the Iran war.
(2026-05-01). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.
(2026-05-01). Tomgram: William deBuys, The Border Wall Thrives, The Borderlands Don't. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Here's a question for you: in addition to wiping out the East Wing of the White House to build his future ballroom and so much more, including the construction of a major triumphal arch in Washington (that will …
(2026-05-01). Honduras: Audios revelan complot entre Israel y EEUU para el regreso de Hernández a la presidencia. cubadebate.cu Audios de WhatsApp, Signal y Telegram publicados en exclusiva por Canal RED y "Hondurasgate" destapan una operación de corrupción e injerencia política en Honduras, con la participación de Trump y Netanyahu. EE.UU e Israel pretenden la construcción de una nueva base militar y que Honduras diseñe una ley a su medida para incentivar la inversión en inteligencia artificial.
(2026-05-01). Pesista cubana Marifelix Sarría conquista tres medallas en el Campeonato Panamericano de Panamá 2026. cubadebate.cu La cubana subtitular mundial Marifelix Sarría, de la división de +86 kilogramos, conquistó hoy medallas de oro, plata y bronce en el Campeonato Panamericano de Levantamiento de Pesas de Panamá 2026. La corona llegó en el ejercicio de envión, en el que realizó un primer intento válido sobre 156 kilogramos y luego dominó los 161.
(2026-05-01). O fantasma da torneira de abertura fácil do gás russo. strategic-culture.su A exigência da paz nà£o está dissociada da luta mais vasta por uma vida digna. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | À medid…
(2026-05-01). "No van a amedrentarnos" : Bruno Rodríguez ante decreto de Trump para ampliar medidas coercitivas contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, rechazó este viernes las nuevas medidas coercitivas unilaterales adoptadas por el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la Mayor de las Antillas. "Rechazamos firmemente las recientes medidas coercitivas unilaterales adoptadas por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos", escribió el canciller.
(2026-05-01). Fidel: "Jamás un pueblo tuvo cosas tan sagradas que defender" (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu El 1ro de mayo de 2003, Fidel Castro, pronunció un discurso ante miles de cubanos que se reunieron para celebrar el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. En sus palabras enfatizó l a importancia de defender los logros sociales alcanzados por la Revolución en áreas fundamentales como la educación, la salud y la igualdad social.
(2026-05-01). Ante el persistente shock energético en Cuba, salvar vidas no puede esperar. cubadebate.cu A cuatro meses del agravamiento de la crisis energética en Cuba, sus consecuencias siguen marcando el ritmo de la vida cotidiana. Los hospitales reducen sus operaciones. No se trata de un asunto político. Es sobre todo un tema humano. Detrás de cada cifra hay familias cuyos planes han sido interrumpidos y cuya resiliencia se pone a prueba cada día.
(2026-05-01). Cuba: Aquel Primero de Mayo de 1963. cubadebate.cu °Fidel Castro estaba hablando, por vez primera, desde la Plaza Roja de Moscú, en la Unión Soviética! aquel Primero de Mayo de 1963, día del proletariado mundial. Y expresó: "Tengo una enorme impresión por el desfile y las manifestaciones de cariño y amistad sincera de los soviéticos hacia la Cuba revolucionaria. °Viva personificación del internacionalismo proletario!".
(2026-05-01). Puelmapu: Entrevista a Moira Millán, referente mapuche. indybay.org Puelmapu: Entrevista a Moira Millán, referente mapuche | www.moiramillan.com/…