(2026-05-08). US resumes strikes on Iran, as Trump threatens further escalation. wsws.org US forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after sending three US Navy destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since February.
(2026-05-08). European war flotilla en route to the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org The mission is neither peaceful nor neutral. The former colonial powers France and Britain are pursuing their own imperialist interests in the Middle East, which do not align with those of the US. The same applies to Germany and the European Union.
(2026-05-08). Kurds caught in the Middle of Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com ( Rojava's Kurds spent years fighting…
(2026-05-07). Amid global conflict-disruption cycle, China's reliability has enduring economic appeal. ecns.cn Disruption has become the name of the game for the world economy in the 2020s. The COVID pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Gaza war, Trump tariffs and now the Middle East conflict, have highlighted the flipside of globalization, which is that physical separation from a crisis is no longer a buffer from its economic fallout. Whether it be lockdowns, supply shocks, financial contagion, mobility bottlenecks, or erratic foreign policies, the butterfly effect is likely to be felt in multiple forms far from the epicenter.
(2026-05-08). University of Michigan president attacks Faculty Senate chair for opposing Israel's war on Gaza. wsws.org Over 1,500 students, faculty and staff have signed an open letter denouncing U-M President Grasso and defending Professor Peterson. A separate alumni letter with over 750 signatures is also circulating.
(2026-05-08). Judge forces unsealing of alleged Epstein "suicide note" wsws.org A judge from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Wednesday that an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein before he was found dead in his jail cell was to be unsealed and released to the public.
(2026-05-08). Shanghai's changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: 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. 2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences…
(2026-05-08). Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. China. wattsupwiththat.com Turner said that for too long, climate has "served as a shield," in which imputed good intentions can mask backscratching and failure.
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. should strive for more practical achievements: Premier Li. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance dialogue and communication, create a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical achievements between the two countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Naan coffee: Xinjiang cuisine winning over Beijing. ecns.cn Some Western media, turning a blind eye to the facts, have deliberately spread false claims of "cultural eradication" in an attempt to tarnish Xinjiang and distort China's image.
(2026-05-08). The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born. aljazeera.com Nayef Samaro, 26 was shot dead hours before his son was born.
(2026-05-07). China issues measures to assess Beautiful China construction progress. ecns.cn China has unveiled assessment measures for the building of a Beautiful China, aiming to promote green and low-carbon development and achieve overall improvement in ecological and environmental quality, according to an official document made public recently.
(2026-05-08). 'A calamity': Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia? aljazeera.com Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
(2026-05-08). US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz despite ongoing ceasefire. geo.tv 
(2026-05-08). Two Bets On The Future Of Wind Energy: Who Is Right? wattsupwiththat.com My bet is that within about a decade, China will be taking multi hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions of dollars, of write-offs on its wind energy investments.
(2026-05-08). Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
(2026-05-07). U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions. ecns.cn U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions – Treasury Department website…
(2026-05-08). Milwaukee: Educators, Staff, Students Supporters Pack School Board Meeting, Demand Wage Increases! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). National strike in Bolivia fueled by gas costs sees growing calls for president to resign. wsws.org The decisive question confronting workers and youth is to draw the political lessons from the debacle of the MAS and the role played by the COB and indigenous leaderships in paving the way for the return of the right.
(2026-05-08). Australia: Victorian budget cuts services amid war and cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org In order to produce a surplus, the state Labor government's budget deepens cuts to education, health and disability services, while rejecting the wage demands of public sector workers.
(2026-05-08). Nexteer workers: Vote "No" on the new sellout contract! Join the Rank-and-File Committee to prepare strike action! wsws.org The new Nexteer tentative agreement expands the tier system and maintains poverty wages as in the first TA, which workers voted down by 96 percent. Workers should reject it, dismiss the bargaining committee, and prepare to strike.
(2026-05-07). 2,500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO. ecns.cn 2500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO.
(2026-05-07). Strawberry Festival echoes four decades of rock. ecns.cn Fans gather at the Strawberry Music Festival during the May Day holiday.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].For three days, over 180000 fans shared that magic, witnessing a convergence of eras, influences, and cultures that few other festivals could match.
(2026-05-08). The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and the threat of another pandemic. wsws.org Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions of public health have been so thoroughly dismantled that the ruling class no longer knows, or wishes to know, how far this outbreak has spread.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to be held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education held a press conference in Beijing on Thursday to introduce preparations for the 2026 World Digital Education Conference, which will be held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-08). Trump's "America First" Counterterrorism Strategy: A blueprint for dictatorship. wsws.org The White House document equates anti-fascists and left-wing opponents of the government with terrorists, while erasing the threat of far-right fascist violence.
(2026-05-07). China urges Philippines to stop harassment in South China Sea. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop illegal harassment, smearing and inflammatory propaganda, responding to Manila's disruption of China's marine scientific research.
(2026-05-07). China launches new round of central environmental inspections. ecns.cn Teams involved in China's high-profile central environmental inspection campaign will conduct monthlong inspections in seven provincial-level regions, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a news release on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. urged to work for more practical results. ecns.cn Li said that China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, foster a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical results.
(2026-05-08). United Flight 169 strikes highway vehicle on landing at Newark: The latest incident in crisis-ridden US aviation system. wsws.org The incident, which came the day after the collapse of Spirit Airlines, reflects the systemic crisis of FAA understaffing, crumbling navigation infrastructure and airline cost-cutting.
(2026-05-08). Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres. aljazeera.com Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.
(2026-05-08). Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district. aljazeera.com Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
(2026-05-07). China's May Day holiday trips, spending both rise year on year. ecns.cn China's cultural and tourism market sustained stable expansion during the 2026 May Day holiday, with domestic trips and total spending both registering year-on-year growth, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Macao, Zhuhai launch smart immigration clearance at Hengqin port lanes. ecns.cn Authorities from China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Zhuhai in Guangdong province on Thursday launched a smart immigration clearance at the one-stop joint services lanes at the Hengqin Port, aiming to improve cross-border travel efficiency between Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
(2026-05-08). Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher. onlineopinion.com.au Landlords pay more tax than homeowners. Renters may be footing the bill.
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Bourbon. commondreams.org 
With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and a shameless Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL, FBI Director," boasting "strong notes of insecurity" – on all sides. Nothing to see here.The dizzying pivots on Iran go on, with Dear Leader "paralyzed" by what he started and can't for the life of him figure out how to end. The military blockade of Iran's ports i…
(2026-05-08). No boss required: why Modern Times is more dangerous now than in 1936. onlineopinion.com.au From factory discipline to self-exploitation: the machine has moved within.
(2026-05-08). CPJ demands progress on US probe of Shireen Abu Akleh killing. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Kunming's 20,000 jacaranda trees paint city purple. ecns.cn The jacaranda trees are now in full bloom in Kunming, Yunnan province, creating a breathtaking landscape of purple.
(2026-05-08). Springfield, Massachusetts postal workers describe asbestos, Legionnaires' disease and complicit union officials at major distribution center. wsws.org Workers at the facility last month founded a rank-and-file committee affiliated with the national USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee, citing the failure of the American Postal Workers Union to enforce contractual rights or respond to safety hazards.
(2026-05-08). Detroit, May 16, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! Hear from MN, WI Detroit Organizers, Help Build for Post May Day Actions! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). UK's Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections. geo.tv 
(2026-05-07). Beijing restaurants see surge during May Day break. ecns.cn Beijing's catering sector saw a clear uptick during the recent May Day holiday, with increased foot traffic across tourist areas, commercial districts and nighttime dining venues.
(2026-05-08). School District of Philadelphia announces 17 school closures, in latest onslaught against public education. wsws.org The Philadelphia's Board of Education's vote to shutter schools is the latest assault on social programs to benefit the wealthy and the U.S. war machine.
(2026-05-07). China slams EU's discriminatory restrictions on Chinese inverters. ecns.cn China has firmly rejected the European Union's (EU) groundless designation of China as a so-called "high-risk country" and its decision to restrict funding support for projects using Chinese inverters, devices that convert solar panels' direct current output into alternating current for use in homes and industrial facilities, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). West Philly tenants are fighting to preserve 925 units of affordable housing. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Housing advocates in West Philadelphia are urging the city to take on nearly 1,000 privately held rental units so they can remain affordable into the future. | The portfolio of properties is home to roughly 3,000 tenants, who fear they'll be displaced if the city doesn't strike a deal and the subsidized units become market-rate under new ownership. | "People are going to become homeless," said longtim…
(2026-05-07). In a world of chaos, China is where stability pays off. ecns.cn As the world continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and volatile market expectations, a sense of order that enables safe travel, confident business operations, and stable livelihoods has become a scarce resource—one that China possesses in abundance.
(2026-05-08). Israeli settler to face trial over attack on nun in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). A revealing report on the rise and rise of private credit. wsws.org Financial authorities are largely in the dark about the operations and risk factors associated with private credit, which has undergone explosive growth in the recent period.
(2026-05-08). Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today.Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His death adds to the list of disappearances and suspicious deaths of perceived critics and government opponents, and the authorities' failure to deliver just…
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus cruise horror escalates? WHO warns of possible human spread, says 'can't be ruled out…'. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-08). On cam: WHO breaks silence on Hantavirus outbreak, says low risk but more infections cannot be ruled out. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-08). Trump's Ostrich Policy on Climate Change. juancole.com
(2026-05-07). Philippines brokers Thailand-Cambodia talks on ASEAN Summit sidelines. ecns.cn
(2026-05-08). Chavín de Huántar: The Rescue of the Century: A film of reactionary propaganda for Peru's military. wsws.org The social and political issues are deliberately ignored in order to present the rescue operation as a binary struggle between the "heroic" army and a guerrilla force that is the enemy of the entire nation.
(2026-05-07). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. scheerpost.com By Dalia Abu Ramadan This article was originally published by Truthout How can recreational projects be proposed when even the most basic foundations of life have not yet been rebuilt? In February, Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" struck a $50 million agreement with the football-governing body FIFA, with grand promises to build a national …
(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier mocks Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Israeli soldier has been pictured desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern According to Israeli media, the photo was taken "weeks ago" but only went viral earlier this week.
(2026-05-07). How Hezbollah drones are testing Israel's strategy in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Since Israel began repeatedly violating the At the centre of this transformation is According to sources who spo…
(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). Palestine solidarity activists disrupt Barclays AGM, saying 'Stop bankrolling genocide'. thecanary.co 
Palestine solidarity activists have disrupted the Barclays AGM in London on 7 May. This was in protest at the bank's financial links to Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip. The protesters called on Barclays to end its role as a 'primary dealer' in the sale of Israel government bonds, and to end its substantial provision […] | By
(2026-05-07). TV broadcast slammed for excusing Israeli murder of journalist Amal Khalil. thecanary.co 
A French TV network has received a complaint for broadcasting an apparent attempt to excuse Israel's assassination of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. Khalil's newspaper said BFMTV had essentially transmitted an "apology for war crimes". Since its genocide in Gaza began in 2023, the Israeli apartheid state has engaged, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists […] | By
(2026-05-07). Intern Spotlight: Mark Birnbaum. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Current Location: : | Toronto, Canada | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I first became involved with anti-war activism in late 2023. For years prior I had witnessed a steady progression towards a militarized police and suppression of public expression. The confluence of the evolution of Israel's apartheid into a full genocide, and my own, more develope…
(2026-05-07). Genocide denier heads group seeking to muzzle lawmaker Rima Hassan. electronicintifada.net EU Watch director is a highly selective champion of free speech.
(2026-05-07). Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications. responsiblestatecraft.org The most explosive allegation against Israel is also the most emotionally painful one. A state founded in 1948 as a refuge for Jewish survivors of Adolf Hitler's terror is committing genocide today, contend a range of historians, including Holocaust scholars, human rights groups, and an independent U.N.
(2026-05-07). People Against Genocide once again blockade Elbit insurer Chubb. thecanary.co 
First thing on 7 May, two activists from People Against Genocide locked on outside the London headquarters of Chubb. This is the fifth recent action against Chubb by People Against Genocide. The group is targeting the firm because it insures UAV Engines of Shenstone in Staffordshire. UAV is a subsidiary of Israel's biggest weapons company, […] | By
(2026-05-07). Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches. aljazeera.com Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging ‚Å in 'genocide' in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.
(2026-05-07). Trump DOJ escalates attack on Colorado gun laws with lawsuits targeting magazine limits and assault weapons ban. nationofchange.org The Justice Department has launched a sweeping legal challenge against two major Colorado gun-control laws, escalating a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle firearm restrictions enacted by Democratic-led states and cities in response to decades of mass shootings.
(2026-05-07). Trump's Attack on Science Escalates With Firing of Entire National Science Board. truthout.org Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration's relentless war on the U.S.'s scientific infrastructure has picked up speed. The New York Times's Lisa Friedman reported in late April that over the past months, more than 1,500 top scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development have either been laid off, pushed into early retirement… |
(2026-05-07). What's included in talks to end the Iran war and reopen Hormuz. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026.— Reuters/FileWith the standoff over the frozen Iran war threatening a global economic meltdown, Washington and Tehran have scaled back their efforts to agree a comprehensive peace deal and now seek a limited pact putting…
(2026-05-07). Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends an event to mark Military Mother's Day, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump claims Iran would hand over enriched uranium to US.US halts military operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz.US, Iran near…
(2026-05-07). US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says. al-monitor.com May 7 (Reuters) – U.S. military naval units operating in the area of the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following an attack by the U.S. military on an Iranian oil tanker, Iranian state media, citing an unnamed military official, said on Thursday.U.S. military vessels were forced to retreat after sustaining damage from Iranian missile strikes, it added. It was unclear when the incident happened.Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that three U.S. destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz were targeted in an attack by the Iranian navy.
(2026-05-07). US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran.Earlier, Iran's top joint military command said the U.S. had violated a ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz, and by striking civilian areas.
(2026-05-07). Trump says done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S. Navy destroyers transited out of the Strait of Hormuz under fire, adding that the American destroyers were not damaged but "great damage was done to Iranian attackers.""Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers," Trump wrote on Truth Social."They were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats," he said.
(2026-05-07). Shell's profits 'obscene' as European oil majors' profits surge by 43%. commondreams.org As Shell announces bumper Q1 profits of $6.9 billion, new analysis from Global Witness reveals that six of Europe's leading oil majors — bp, Shell, TotalEnergies, Eni, Equinor and Repsol — have recorded the highest quarterly profits since 2022, when they reaped the benefits of the fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine. In the first quarter of 2026, the combined $21.7 billion* in quarterly profits recorded by bp, Repsol, TotalEnergies, Eni and Equinor was 43% higher than the same period last year, reflecting a significant windfall from volatile oil prices caused by the US-Israel war in Iran. Accordin…
(2026-05-07). Headlines for May 7, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Beirut in Further Violation of April Ceasefire, Trump Threatens Iran with Heaviest Bombing Yet, Then Predicts "It'll All Work Out", Trump Abandons "Project Freedom" After Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Suspend Access to Bases and Airspace, Satellite Photos Reveal Iran Has Hit Far More U.S. Military Targets Than Previously Reported, Israel Begins Bypass Road Linking Jerusalem to West Bank Settlements, U.N. Calls on Israel to Immediately and Unconditionally Release Abducted Gaza Flotilla Activists, U.S. Renews Deportation Proceedings Against Palestinian Student Activist Mohsen Ma…
(2026-05-07). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-07). US-Iran Talks at Risk: Israel's Gaza Strategy Sparks New Fears. thinktank.pk As negotiations between the United States and Iran struggle to hold, renewed military actions by Israel in Gaza Strip are raising urgent questions. Is Israel intentionally derailing fragile diplomacy, or are these actions part of a broader strategic calculus? Recent developments indicate that the already fragile truce in Gaza is fraying, with Israel threatening to …
(2026-05-07). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-07). US' "rollercoaster of objective" , Iran's strategy of "passive defense" and "cost-imposition" unitedworldint.com Notes from a roundtable discussion at the Center for Iranian Studies in Türkiye. The war, which began with the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, is currently in a period of ceasefire. What follows remains highly uncertain. A process full of fluctuations and contradictions continues to unfold. What is certain, however, we are …
(2026-05-07). Trump says U.S. had 'very good' talks with Iran in past 24 hours. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
(2026-05-07). Iran war almost over . . . and the end of an era a Global South perspective. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Prince Taofeek Ajibade The signals are now coming from both sides of the negotiating table. American sources confirm it. Pakistani mediators confirm it. The end of the US-Iran war is near, and the terms of that ending will echo across the international order for decades. Let us be precise about what has happened…
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). MSF says Israel has 'manufactured malnutrition crisis' in Gaza. newarab.com 
The report also examined what it said was the harm done by the The medical ch…
(2026-05-07). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-07). 'We're under attack!' the night the Israelis struck the Global Sumud Flotilla. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle New Zealander Jay O'Connor had finished a long but satisfying day as a crew member aboard Eros 1, one of dozens of vessels that formed the Global Sumud Flotilla that was heading to besieged Gaza to open a humanitarian aid corridor. What Jay wanted was a well-deserved rest, not a…
(2026-05-07). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-07). Gaza movie wins best short film award at 'Italian Oscars'. newarab.com 
The film "Everyday in Gaza" has won Best Short Film at Directed by Palestinian filmmaker Omar Rammal, the 16-minute movie captures the realities of daily life for
(2026-05-07). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-07). Democracy Now! 2026-05-07 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 07, 2026; Gaza Faces Public Health Collapse Amid Rat Infestation & Disease as Israel Blocks Reconstruction; India's Modi Gov't Purged Millions of Voters Before Elections in "Direct Attack" on Democracy; "Gerrymandering Arms Race": GOP Rushes to Erase Black Representation After SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights | Headlines for May 07, 2026; Gaza Faces Public Health Collapse Amid Rat Infestation & Disease as Israel Blocks Reconstruction; India's Modi Gov't Purged Millions of Voters Before Elections in "Direct Attack" on Democracy; "Gerrymande…
(2026-05-07). Israel kills son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Gaza strike. newarab.com 
Israel targeted a group of people in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood of
(2026-05-07). Labour concedes an own goal in blocking Labour councillor from re-standing over Gaza and pro-trade union stance. thecanary.co 
The people of London stand ready to deliver a decisive blow to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, as voters across the capital — and much of the UK — move to remove Labour councillors from office and turn their backs on a party that abandoned them long ago. However, remaining socialist MP's and councillors within the […] | By
(2026-05-07). US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein 'suicide note'. aljazeera.com A US court has released what it says is the 'suicide note' of Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-05-07). 'Source' calls for more security for Andrew after 'assailant' in balaclava. thecanary.co 
A source close to Epstein pal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has demanded more security for the disgraced former royal. The demand follows an 'incident' on public land near Windsor's new, crown-funded (and therefore ultimately public-funded) farm home in Norfolk. A man in his car supposedly "tried to sprint" at Andrew while shouting at him, but was prevented […] | By
(2026-05-07). At The Hague, Venezuela's Ambassador Dismantles Guyana's Narrative, Reaffirms Venezuelan Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In the session at The Hague this Wednesday, May 6, Moncada focused on dismantling the fake narrative of "Venezuelan imperialism" and exposing the corporate interests driving Guyana's unilateral territorial resolution strategy initiated in 2018. | Bilateral consent as a legal cornerstone…
(2026-05-07). Venezuela Welcomes More Repatriated Citizens; US SOUTHCOM Reaches 178 Extrajudicial Executions. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This humanitarian initiative, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreement between Caracas a…
(2026-05-07). Diomer Lopez: A Venezuelan Student in Moscow, Struggling for a Sovereign Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. covertactionmagazine.com Hello, my name is Diomer Lopez. I am a Venezuelan student in the Russian Federation, studying international relations. I was born in Caracas and lived there for 25 years. I am a young man devoted to the ethical, moral and socialist values of the homeland of Bolívar and Chávez. I am one of those fortunate …
(2026-05-07). OFAC Authorizes Debt Restructuring Prep, But Keeps Venezuelan Assets Frozen. orinocotribune.com The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a general license that removes obstacles preventing the Venezuelan government and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) from contracting legal and financial advisory services for the restructuring of Venezuela's sovereign debt. | This measure marks a significant technical step toward future negotiations on the country's multimillion-dollar external debt. Until now, US sanctions have blocked Venezuela from engaging in any form of debt restructuring. | While imposing unilateral coercive measures, the US seized Venezuelan assets abroad[md…
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-07). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Analysis: Russian security assistance is creating problems on the Korean Peninsula. longwarjournal.org North Korea has launched dozens of missiles since the start of 2026. The regime is displaying increasingly lethal long-range fires capabilities that have been enabled, in no small part, by Russian security assistance.
(2026-05-07). Red Cross staff member slams "appalling" smear campaign against Polanski. thecanary.co 
Recently, further cynical attacks were made by the Times in an attempt to smear the stiff competition levelled at the Green Party and their leader Zack Polanski. One of the latest mudslinging attempts, in the hopes something might stick, is that Polanski 'falsely' claimed to be a spokesperson for British Red Cross. Despite the British […] | By
(2026-05-07). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-07). Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people. aljazeera.com At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
(2026-05-07). Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West. sanews.gov.za Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West | An intelligence driven operation has resulted in the arrest of five suspects, including a police officer, in connection with an ATM bombing reported in the early hours of the morning in Dinokana, Zeerust in the North West. | The arrests follow a multidisciplinary operation that tracked the suspects and lead to a confrontation at Magogae Village, Mmabatho. During the shootout, three suspects were fatally wounded. | Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo welcomed the swift arrests, highlighting the dedication and coordination of the teams involved in bringing th…
(2026-05-07). Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration. aljazeera.com Villagers in Kenya are suing British Petroleum, saying oil exploration by Amoco in the 1980s left toxic pollution.
(2026-05-07). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). Zack Polanski is right Israel doesn't have the right to exist. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski was grilled on ITV's Peston show about Israel's right to exist. Polanski's reply that he believes that people have the right to exist rather than nation-states was not revolutionary; it has been explained by people like Francesca Albanese and Moncef Khane. However, Polanski had already rattled his pro-Israel interviewer, who was an […] | By
(2026-05-07). India state polls deepen Hindu-Muslim political divide, results show. geo.tv 
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate their party leading in the West Bengal state assembly elections, outside the party's regional office in Kolkata, India, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Congress gains Muslim voter support in recent elections. BJP…
(2026-05-07). Spain summons Israeli envoy over detention of flotilla activist. newarab.com 
Spain summoned Israel's top envoy in Madrid to protest the "unacceptable and intolerable" The countries' latest diplomatic clash came as Spain decorated the
(2026-05-07). Friday 5/8: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-05-07). Top Six Addiction Treatment Centers For Expert Care. moguldom.com 
When it comes to seeking help with addiction, the first step is often the hardest. A lot of people will put off getting help, but when they accept they need it, this is when the journey to recovery starts. And in a lot of cases, this step changes their life as after they start getting …
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-07). In prison, women develop diseases earlier and often. whyy.org 
Terri Harper's body is breaking down. For 34 years, she's been serving a life sentence at State Correctional Institution Muncy, and in the last 15 she's had seven surgeries all over her body. | "It includes the cage that I have from midline down to my crack, a plate and screws in my right foot," Harper, 57, said. | She takes toroidal shots every five days for acute pain so she can walk normally. She's had multiple surgeries in her back, surgery on both hands and a hysterectomy. | Harper is one of nearly 200 women sentenced to life without parole in Pennsylvania. Poor nutrition, stress, and inadequate healthcare i…
(2026-05-07). Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship. aljazeera.com Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.
(2026-05-07). EU: Protect Integrity of Anti-Deforestation Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cattle walk along an illegally deforested area in an extractive reserve near Jaci-Parana, Rondonia state, Brazil, July 12, 2023. | © 2023 Andre Penner/AP Photo | (Brussels) — The European Commission's announcement that it would not initiate a process to further amend the text of its milestone anti-deforestation regulation paves the way for it to be implemented by the end of 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. However, at the same time, the Commission has proposed to exclude leather from the list of products covered by the regulation, which would create a major loophole."It i…
(2026-05-07). Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali. aljazeera.com Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Russia's Rosatom, IIT-B, Bengaluru Co Partner to Build India's Next-Gen Nuclear Workforce. infobrics.org State-run Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom, through its subsidiary JSC Engineering and Technology Center 'ETC GET', has announced a pilot training programme for nuclear industry specialists in India…
(2026-05-07). Madrid captain Carvajal in race against time for Spain's World Cup squad. aljazeera.com Spain international Dani ‚Å Carvajal injured his right foot during a training session for Real Madrid last week.
(2026-05-07). 'MAMDANI Act' pushes both anti-communism and Islamophobia. peoplesworld.org 
"Following the 'alien radical,' the naturalized American, is the first victim of the Czarification of America. Patriotic profiteers and political hooligans are united in the cry for the 'Americanization' of the foreigner in the United States. He is to be 'naturalized,' intellectually sterilized and immunized to Bolshevism, so that he may properly appreciate the glorious …
(2026-05-07). Google AI Workers in UK Launch Union Campaign, Demand End to Military Contracts. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 5, Google AI workers in the U.K. launched a unionization bid, as part of an attempt to end the use of their technology by Israel and the U.S. military. Workers at Google DeepMind — Google's AI research laboratory, based in London — sent a letter to management Tuesday requesting recognition of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union as official… |
(2026-05-07). Australia's interest rate rise signals growing hawkish stance in Asia. scmp.com For an indication of how much the energy crisis is shaping the path of monetary policy, look no further than Australia. On May 5, the country's central bank raised interest rates for the third consecutive time, unwinding last year's monetary easing. | The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said "higher fuel prices are adding to inflation and there are indications that this is likely to have second-round effects on prices for goods and services more broadly".
(2026-05-07). Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism. aljazeera.com New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent.
(2026-05-07). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Man arrested 'with weapon' near former prince Andrew's home. scmp.com UK police said on Thursday they had arrested a man wielding a weapon who "was behaving in an intimidating manner" close to the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eastern England. | Norfolk police confirmed they had been called to an incident late on Wednesday near the Sandringham Estate "and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon".
(2026-05-07). US left-wing Dems demand end to silence on Israel nuclear policy. newarab.com 
Left-wing Democratic lawmakers have called on the United States to break its silence on Israel is widely believed to have developed nuclear weapons in the 1960s but keeps a deliberately ambiguous policy by neither confirming nor denying its arsenal, which is is not subject to any international monitoring. | Some 30 Democratic lawmakers led by Representative Joaquin Castro said that…
(2026-05-07). Trump reversed Hormuz ship escort plan after Saudi blocks US base, airspace access: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark Military Mother's Day, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 6, 2026. — ReutersSaudi anger reportedly derailed US maritime operation.Qatar informed after mission already started.NBC says Oman consulted…
(2026-05-07). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-07). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-07). US sets expectations for Iraq's next PM to confront Iranian militias. al-monitor.com The Trump administration is cautiously sizing up Iraq's new prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, as a potential partner in pushing back on Iranian influence.
(2026-05-07). Iran war undermines Dubai economic 'safe haven' appeal. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates, in general, and Recent missile and air strikes on the
(2026-05-07). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). Israeli army disables Hezbollah rocket tracking system in north. newarab.com 
The According to Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, which reported the details on Thursday, the Shual system is a national Home Front Command control-and-coordi…
(2026-05-07). A Few More Thoughts On AI And Consciousness. thealtworld.com Richard Dawkins is currently the subject of much I'm seeing the question "How can you be confident that AIs aren't conscious?" pop up a lot in response to the controversy. Speaking for myself, I would say I am confident…
(2026-05-07). Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of NZ's enforceable media standards in general? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Peter Thompson The announcement by New Zealand's Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith that the government was abolishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) came as no real surprise. But it leaves a big question hanging: will the news media still be held accountable to basic standards which protect the public interest and the…
(2026-05-07). Media campaign demands freedom for Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails. samidoun.net 
In support of Lebanese prisoners held captive in Zionist prisons, and in solidarity with their steadfastness and confrontation of the jailers, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, in collaboration with the International Campaign to Free Lebanese Prisoners, launched a media campaign to highlight the prisoners and their stories with large billboards on the Old Airport Road …
(2026-05-07). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-07). Irish football stars call for boycott of Nations League match against Israel. thecanary.co 
Pressure is mounting within Irish sporting and public circles to boycott the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Israel. A number of prominent footballers, artists, and cultural figures have joined a campaign urging the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to cancel the match scheduled for later this year. Open letter to the FAI According to […] | By
(2026-05-07). Close calls at Michigan's dams are a climate warning to America. grist.org 
Flooding across northern Michigan last month pushed rivers to record levels, testing the limits of the state's aging dams so severely that officials in one city nearly ordered evacuations as water threatened to spill over the top of a key barrier — a close call that highlights the growing risk that intensifying storms pose to similar infrastructure around the country. | Nationwide, the average dam is
(2026-05-07). How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate. portside.org How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate |
(2026-05-07). This Congressional Shortcut Used to Shower ICE With Billions Could Create an Authoritarian Funding Playbook. progressivehub.net TAYA GRAHAM AND STEPHEN JANIS | THE REAL NEWS NETWORK…
(2026-05-07). Norwegian police arrest Chinese citizen on spying allegations. scmp.com Authorities in Norway arrested a Chinese citizen on espionage allegations on Thursday in connection with a purported effort to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite data, the country's domestic intelligence service said. | Norwegian security officials also searched two premises in connection with the arrest, including one on an island in northern Norway that is home to Andoya Spaceport, which is part of Europe's efforts to expand its presence in space. The other search took place in…
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Your Party urges supporters to vote in the local elections. thecanary.co 
Your Party is encouraging supporters to get out and vote in the local elections if they haven't yet done so. You can use this postcode tool to find candidates Your Party is backing. In an email to supporters, Your Party has said: A new kind of politics is on the ballot at these elections. You […] | By
(2026-05-07). Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months. responsiblestatecraft.org A new report finds the Iran war has cost the U.S. nearly $72 billion in its first 60 days — about $1.2 billion per day. Stephen Semler, journalist and co-founder of the Security Policy Reform Institute,
(2026-05-07). China seeks volunteers for bed-rest study simulating spaceflight conditions. ecns.cn China is recruiting volunteers for a bed-rest experiment designed to simulate the effects of microgravity as part of research into long-duration spaceflight, state media reported.
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-07). Mali Attacked by Western-backed Rebels. wibailoutpeople.org Several major cities and towns have been severely impacted in joint attacks by separatists and jihadists from the north to the south of the West African state By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday May 6, 2026Geostrategic Analysis On April 25, hundreds of armed rebels conducted attacks against the Malian military and government resulting in the …
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-07). FAST telescope replaces imported steel cables with domestic alternatives. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, known as FAST, is replacing the six steel cables that support its feed cabin with domestically manufactured alternatives.
(2026-05-07). Green Party supporters happy they can vote 'for a positive reason'. thecanary.co 
Green Party supporters have been expressing their excitement about being able to vote "for a positive reason" rather than tactically. Popping that Green vote in the ballot will never not be refreshing. Knowing youre voting for a party for a positive reason and not having to hold your nose and vote for someone just to […] | By
(2026-05-07). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-07). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-07). 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.
(2026-05-07). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-07). Chinese ambassador to Cuba denounces illegality of the blockade against the island. radiohc.cu The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Cuba, Hua Xin, recently denounced the profound suffering caused by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington for more than six decades on the population of the largest island of the Antilles. | In statements to Prensa Latina, the diplomat emphasized his country's firm opposition to any form of extraterritorial economic pressure and strongly condemned the unilateral actions that ignore the majority will of the international community for an end to the hostile policy against the Caribbean nation. | This stance aligns with the Asian gia…
(2026-05-07). The Business Tips That'll Help You Win More Gen Z Customers. moguldom.com Gen Z represents a big chunk of the consumer market, but it's also one of the most stubborn. Research from PwC shows that this demographic tends to spend less than anyone else and be more selective when it comes to purchasing products. Some businesses think this means you can afford to ignore the market, but …
(2026-05-07). Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announces birth of second child. geo.tv 
Karoline Leavitt with her daughter. — Instagram/@Karoline Leavitt Riccio
(2026-05-07). Miss Israel lashes out over alleged snub by Rama Duwaji. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-05-07). White House inviting Nvidia, Apple, Boeing CEOs on Trump's China trip, report says. scmp.com The Trump ‚Å administration is inviting CEOs from ‚Å Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other big companies to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported on Thursday. | Executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup ‚Äåand Visa are also on the invitation list, according to the report. | A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser was invited. Qualcomm confirmed the invitation but declined to comment further.
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). Samsung to exit Chinese mainland home appliance market amid weak profitability. ecns.cn Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it will stop selling home appliance products in the Chinese mainland, citing weakening profitability.
(2026-05-07). TikTok Algorithm Favored Conservative Content in 2024 POTUS Race, Study Suggests. truthout.org A new study examining the algorithms of the social media site TikTok appears to suggest that content users received on the platform skewed more politically conservative during the 2024 presidential election, regardless of a user's personal preferences. Researchers Talal Rahwan and Yasir Zaki at New York University's Abu Dhabi campus created over 300 "dummy" bot accounts to mimic real-life… |
(2026-05-07). West Bank Faces Economic Crisis as Israel Withholds Tax Revenue and Work Permits. truthout.org If it had not been stopped at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank, the garbage truck carrying more than 70 Palestinian laborers seeking work would likely have been able to enter Israel without incident. But on April 13, the driver was held outside the Israeli settlement of Ariel for failure to carry a license fit for the vehicle, and upon further inspection… |
(2026-05-07). San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day. portside.org San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day |
(2026-05-07). Starbucks thinks this will blow over. Prove them wrong! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Last week, supporters hit the streets for May Day actions in San Francisco, Philly, Denver, Olympia, and beyond, flyering in solidarity with baristas fighting for a fair contract. Customers and communities are paying attention, and they're showing up. You did that. And we need more of it. On May 23 …
(2026-05-07). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-07). Egyptian man who firebombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison. al-monitor.com By Steve Gorman and Keith CoffmanDENVER, May 7 (Reuters) – The man who lobbed gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in a fiery attack last year that killed one person and left more than a dozen others injured in Colorado pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in state court and was sentenced to life in prison.
(2026-05-07). Daily Memo: A Push for 'Quieter' Immigration Raids and An Increasing Use of Force at Detention Centers. lataco.com We are also exactly a month away from June 6th, when the Border Patrol arrived in Los Angeles and began the raids that terrorized so many around the country.
(2026-05-07). Rutgers drops commencement speaker over pro-Palestine posts. newarab.com 
Elghandour, the CEO of biotech company Arcellx and an alumnus of the New Jersey university, had been set to give the May 15 convocation address at the Rutgers School of Engineering. | His invitation was rescinded after the university learned that "some graduati…
(2026-05-07). 1 year of the Merz government: War, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(2026-05-07). US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of 'energy starvation'. aljazeera.com Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues.
(2026-05-07). Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat. scmp.com Russia told foreign governments and organisations to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from Kyiv, saying a retaliatory strike would be inevitable if Ukraine tried to attack Moscow during World War II Victory Day celebrations on May 9. | Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said late Wednesday that Russia had sent a message to all accredited embassies urging them to take "very, very seriously" a May 4 statement from the Defence Ministry warning of strikes if Ukraine interrupts the…
(2026-05-07). Buea, Cameroon is facing recurring floods despite a lack of rain. globalvoices.org 
Lahars occur when loose volcanic material washes down after prolonged periods of drynessGlobal VoicesMount Cameroon view from Buea, Cameroon. Image from Clara Efande, a resident of Buea's
(2026-05-07). Comicomment | Gun violence: America's unending human rights failure. ecns.cn The right to life is the most fundamental human right. The Statue of Liberty may symbolize freedom, but the endless sound of gunfire continues to expose America's deepening failures in governance and public safety.
(2026-05-07). SEPTA gives families and groups easier fare payment options by expanding multitap. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is expanding its multitap feature for using a single-fare instrument on regional mass transit. | SEPTA Key Program Manager Carly Havyer said the goal is to make it easier for one person to pay for up to 5 SEPTA tickets at once. | "So on multi-rider on the key card it's an opt-in feature. You sign up with your key card, you can tap up to five times. But with contactless, you don't have to sign up for anything. You just use your card and start to ride," Havyer said. | Sh…
(2026-05-07). How Contagious Is The Hantavirus? newsone.com 
How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were 8 reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, …
(2026-05-07). The truth about election fraud, by the numbers. peoplesworld.org 
"The true liar is of so mendacious a constitution that he lies at all times, and he is happy only when he is lying. Always and evermore, his gob is after lying: He lies here and lies there, he lies in secret and in public, he lies year out and he lies year in." — …
(2026-05-07). Are global alliances fracturing? aljazeera.com From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before.
(2026-05-07). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-07). Venetoulis Institute 'saves' the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by purging union members who went on strike. therealnews.com 
After members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh won their strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in late 2025, which had lasted for over 3 years, they were notified in January that the paper's wealthy owners, the Block family and Block Communications Inc., were shutting down operations. Then, in a stunning turn of events,…
(2026-05-07). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-07). Lula won't sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil. scmp.com Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country's rare earth reserves are open to investment from China and any other nation willing to process the minerals on Brazilian soil, resisting pressure to side with Washington in its contest with Beijing over critical mineral supply chains. | "We have no preference. What we want is to share with whoever wants to invest in Brazil," Lula said at a press conference at the Brazilian embassy in…
(2026-05-07). How Route Optimization Is Saving Businesses Time and Money. moguldom.com 
Route optimization used to be something only larger logistics companies worried about, but now it's becoming a priority for almost any business that moves people, products or services from one place to the next. Whether it's deliveries, field service teams or collections, the way that routes are planned has a direct impact on your time, …
(2026-05-07). Report from Havana / May Day: Denouncing U.S. Military Assault Threats. radiohc.cu More than 30 people attended a public meeting on May 4th in Miami, where eyewitness accounts were presented by participants from the Labor and Youth Activists delegation who had just returned from May Day in Cuba. The meeting, titled "Cuba Under Siege, U.S. Threatens War, Cuban People Organize to Overcome It," was organized by the Miami Coalition to End the U.S. Blockade of Cuba.
(2026-05-07). From Emergency Lifelines to Strategic Levers: Dollar Liquidity and the UAE Pivot. fairobserver.com The current debate over dollar liquidity is often framed as a technical question — who gets access to swap lines, under what conditions and through which institutional channel. That framing understates what is changing. Access to dollar funding is becoming a strategic variable, shaping how countries position themselves within an increasingly layered global system. The…
(2026-05-07). US 'terrorism' strategy links Muslim Brotherhood to Al-Qaeda, IS. newarab.com 
The US has announced a new counterterrorism strategy, which claims for the first time ever that the The strategy was announced on Tuesday by
(2026-05-07). Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition. scmp.com Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday slammed as "indecent" reported attempts by an American to pay locals US$200,000 each to sign a petition calling for Greenland to join the United States. | US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US needs to annex the Danish autonomous territory to ensure national security.
(2026-05-07). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-07). French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X. scmp.com Paris' public prosecutor has opened ‚Å a judicial ‚Å investigation into Elon ‚Å Musk's X social media platform, a new step in an investigation over alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. | The latest legal development puts investigating judges in charge of the probe and follows tech billionaire Musk's failure to appear at an April 20 summons for questioning.
(2026-05-07). Why is CNN suddenly covering 'Putin's fear of assassinations and coups'. infobrics.org Disunity and lack of loyalty were what brought down the effectively invincible Soviet Union just a few years after it reached the zenith of its might. In contrast, national unity and patriotism saved Russia (and, by extension, the world) from the very edge of the abyss during WWII. And while "anonymous intelligence reports" such as the one CNN published are filled with blatant lies, they confirm one important truth — Russia's enemies will always try to undermine it from within.
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). Madison: Service Support Workers, May 14, 2026: Join Press Conference to Tell UnityPoint Meriter: Stop the greed! Meet workers' needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
Tell UnityPoint Meriter: Stop the greed! Meet workers' needs! RSVP Here: mobilize.us/s/2M2JGU Join Meriter Service and Support Workers represented by SEIU WI Thursday, May 14, 2026 for a press conference and protest on Mound Street (and Brooks) near Meriter Hospital from 3-6 p.m. as we fight for a fair union contract. (Meriter USPS address: 202 S Park Street, Madison) …
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-07). CPJ demands progress on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh killing, four years on. al-monitor.com The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for US authorities to relaunch their investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank in 2022. In a letter to the US Department of Justice ⚪ which oversees the Federal Bureau of Investigation ⚪ and FBI chief Kash Patel, the global press freedoms group demanded a "public progress update" on Abu Akleh's death.
(2026-05-07). China ready to work for more stability, improvement in ties with U.S.: FM. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to faithfully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, so that China-U.S. relations can truly stabilize and improve, to better benefit both countries and the whole world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). "Gerrymandering Arms Race" : GOP Rushes to Erase Black Representation After SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights. democracynow.org 
"The country's most important civil rights law no longer effectively exists, and that's going to have ramifications on American democracy for a very long time." Mother Jones correspondent Ari Berman reacts to the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision rejecting key principles of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Since the court issued its ruling last week, Republican-controlled states have begun to redraw their voting maps in a "gerrymandering arms race" that "could lead to the largest drop in Black representation since the Jim Crow era," explains Berman. "WeR…
(2026-05-07). Wes Streeting's local Labour uses 'dog-whistle' to try and influence voters. thecanary.co 
Redbridge Labour, home to millionaire donors' favourite healthcare privatiser Wes Streeting, has used dog-whistle tactics the day before the local elections to try and sway voters. Streeting's Labour is haemorrhaging votes, and it's desperate Labour and Streeting have been haemorrhaging votes in the borough since at least 2024, largely to left-wing independents. And when we […] | By
(2026-05-07). Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth. scheerpost.com Duaa Eldeib for ProPublica They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival. They passed their newborn screening tests. Some made it to their 2-week wellness visits without concern. Then, without warning, their systems began to shut down. A 7-week-old boy in Maryland developed sudden seizures. An 11-pound girl in …
(2026-05-07). Alaska 2025 tsunami was second-highest ever, taller than Empire State Building. scmp.com Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska ‚Å within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers. One morning last year it also was the site of a powerful landslide that triggered a huge localised tsunami. | Researchers have now determined that the tsunami on August 10, 2025, was the second-highest ever recorded, with a wave reaching up to 481 metres (1,578 feet) tall — higher than New York City's Empire…
(2026-05-07). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-07). Last refuge of the desperate, antisemitism panic targets Greens. newarab.com 
With each passing moment, the British establishment loses its grip on the political destiny of the nation. The upcoming local elections feel like a watershed moment. Both major political parties, the Labour Party and their counterparts in the Conservatives, face the prospect of electoral oblivion. Populist contenders on their flanks might supplant the two longstanding parties of British capitalism. | Pollsters today speak of the Green-Reform divide replacing the traditional Labour-Tory contest. The leaderships of these two longstanding political parties fear they will lose their system and Green leader Zack Polan…
(2026-05-07). UK voters head to the polls in local elections. aljazeera.com Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections.
(2026-05-07). Colombia Vote: Cepeda Warns of Armed Pressure on Voters. orinocotribune.com Cepeda denounces armed pressure on voters as Colombia heads toward the May 31 presidential election. | Candidate cites reports of coercion ahead of May 31 elections and calls for investigations | Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda has warned that armed groups are pressuring communities to influence voting behavior, weeks before the country's May 31 elections. | Cepeda, representing the progressive coalition Pacto Histórico, said he received information from social organizations, local authorities and the Ombudsman's Office indicating that illegal armed actors are intervening in the electoral process in…
(2026-05-07). 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…
(2026-05-07). Journalism Isn't Here To Protect Your Politics. levernews.com Unsurprisingly, there was some angry feedback on my
(2026-05-07). PSG's Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.
(2026-05-07). The Supreme Court's War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards. otherwords.org The United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was nearly nonexistent. African Americans made up more than 10 percent of the population but held less than 2 percent of seats in Congress and none in the Senate. | By dismantling formal barriers to voting, the Voting Rights Act opened the door for Black political participation — and over time, representation. That progress was neither immediate nor inevitable, but it was real. | It was in this context that the Joint Center for…
(2026-05-07). UN urges Tunisia to end repression of civil society, media. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Trump gives green light for new arms deliveries to Ukraine. infobrics.org Trump once again yields to pressure from the pro-war lobby.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to open in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Digital Education Conference will be held from May 11 to 13 in Hangzhou, China's Ministry of Education said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). GOP and SCOTUS Unleashed a "Gerrymandering Arms Race" at Expense of Black Voters. truthout.org "The country's most important civil rights law no longer effectively exists, and that's going to have ramifications on American democracy for a very long time." Mother Jones correspondent Ari Berman reacts to the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision rejecting key principles of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Since the court issued its ruling last week, Republican-controlled states have begun to redraw… |
(2026-05-07). POP CHAIRMAN LAWRENCE HAMM CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING AND CHANGING SUPREME COURT IN RESPONSE TO VOTING RIGHTS CASE. wibailoutpeople.org THE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE POP CHAIRMAN LAWRENCE HAMM CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING AND CHANGING SUPREME COURT IN RESPONSE TO VOTING RIGHTS CASE (Statement by Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization For Progress on the U.S. Supreme …
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). NYPD Captain Gets Reassigned After Calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'An Embarrassment'. newsone.com 
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty | An
(2026-05-07). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-07). White CEO Says Zohran Mamdani's 'Tax The Rich' Slogan Is A 'Racial Slur' For The Wealthy. newsone.com 
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty | The only thing worse than Meet Ken Griffin and Steven Roth, two of New York City's richest men, both of whom app…
(2026-05-07). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-07). US media complain Iran War leaves Ukraine's air defense in limbo. infobrics.org Europe also severely lacks air defense systems.
(2026-05-07). You Don't Know What It Is, Do You, Mr. Jones? scheerpost.com Ari Paul FAIR Silence had never sounded so sweet, blankness had never looked so beautiful. A visit to the far-right conspiracy outlet Infowars website had no "Jesus Returns"—sized headlines about government-tainted water turning the frogs gay, or fresh anti-vaccine claims. No promotions for host Alex Jones' supplements, either, or videos of him screaming gibberish about politicians eating babies. Just a …
(2026-05-07). Drug Companies Boosted Lobbying by 23 Percent Ahead of TrumpRX Launch. truthout.org The 17 pharmaceutical companies anchoring TrumpRx, the White House's new prescription drug-pricing program, poured more than $130 million into federal lobbying in 2025 — a nearly 23% surge that outpaced the broader industry as the plan was being shaped behind the scenes. Those companies accounted for more than a quarter of the record $457.3 million spent on lobbying last year across the… |
(2026-05-07). Justice Department Appeals To SCOTUS In New Attempt To Get Trump Free Of E. Jean Carroll Verdict. newsone.com 
(2026-05-07). May 23, 2026 Fight for a Contract Day of Action! Starbucks Workers United! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-07). FDA blocks vaccine safety studies amid growing allegations of scientific censorship. nationofchange.org Internal federal research involving millions of vaccine recipients found rare serious side effects and no major new safety concerns, but agency officials halted publication as critics warn of political interference in public health science.
(2026-05-07). Australia: 6 months since the fatal Endeavor mine explosion in Cobar. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-07). China shores up Iran support as Trump seeks exit. al-monitor.com China understands how badly Trump wants an exit from the conflict. But timing is critical: if no agreement is reached before Trump arrives in China on Thursday, Beijing would be better positioned to set the agenda.
(2026-05-07). American Democracy: A Race to the Bottom. bylinetimes.com Last month I served as an election official for a special ballot in the state of Virginia, on whether to allow an exceptional redrawing of Virginia's electoral districts in time for the upcoming November mid-term Congressional elections. The referendum was passed, by a very narrow majority of 51.69% to 48.31%, meaning the Virginia Assembly can now adopt a skewed political map almost certain to give the Democrats four more seats, and reducing Republicans to just one safe seat in the State, where previously they had held five. | The Democrat-led Assembly and Governor of Virginia justified the measure as a respon…
(2026-05-07). Black Memphians Came to Fight a Voter Map That They Say Erases Them. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by Tennessee Lookout. Breaking news: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP's advantage as part of President Donald Trump's strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections. A Tennessee …
(2026-05-07). Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? portside.org Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? |
(2026-05-07). Zelensky warns Russia's allies against attending WWII parade as Moscow repeats threats. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned Russia's allies against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade, as Moscow doubled down on its threat to strike Kyiv on the day. | Moscow has unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 in its war on Ukraine but the Russian army has urged residents to leave Kyiv in case of a potential retaliatory strike on the day.
(2026-05-07). Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primary. theintercept.com 
Locals in Maine are bridling at the decision by a powerful Washington Democratic group to throw its weight behind one candidate in the contested primary race for the House seat in the state's 2nd Congressional District. | On Monday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). The Màºtter Museum commemorates 50th anniversary of deadly Legionnaires' summer in Philly with new exhibit. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The summer of 1976 in Philadelphia was shaping up to be a busy one. | On top of the usual swell in tourism from people on vacation and families visiting with kids out of school, the city was also hosting a series of celebratory events marking the nation's bicentennial. | Parades, special exhibits and festivals were scheduled in and around Independence Hall throughout July. That same month, about 2,000 veterans from across Pennsylvania gathered for an American Legion conventi…
(2026-05-07). Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry. aljazeera.com Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.
(2026-05-07). The Shipping Shield and Washington's Strategic Miscalculation. fpif.org If the United States continues to treat the global commons as a zero-sum battlefield, it may find that it has not cornered its rival but has instead isolated itself from the very infrastructure of the modern world.
(2026-05-07). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for April, 2026: +0.39 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for April, 2026 was +0.39 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, which remains statistically unchanged for 4 months now.
(2026-05-07). U.S., Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war ⚪ Axios. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, Axios reported on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Brittney Griner on Coming Home. whyy.org The WNBA officially kicks off this weekend, with its first regular-season game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun. And the Sun will be appearing on the court with a brand new weapon: Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA all-star and three-time Olympic gold medalist.
(2026-05-07). Nations race to trace passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship. scmp.com Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cabo Verde, to prevent further spread of the disease. | Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius. Five of the eight suspected hantavirus cases have now been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization.
(2026-05-07). The ordeal of an undocumented Haitian migrant in the Dominican Republic. globalvoices.org 
Evens' experience reflects the reality of tens of thousands of Haitians navigating systemic racism in the DROriginally published on The Haitian and Dominican Republic flags with a fissure down the middle. Feature image created using By Jude Pierre Louis | Evens (a pseudonym) fled Haiti in August 2021 at the age of 33. A former socio-professional who worked in…
(2026-05-07). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-07). Hong Kong police adopt mainland-made CS/LS7 submachine gun. ecns.cn Hong Kong police have adopted the mainland-made CS/LS7 submachine gun for use by their Counter Terrorism Response Unit and the Airport Security Unit.
(2026-05-07). Palestine Coalition files complaint against London police chief. newarab.com 
The The complaint, sent to the London Mayor's Office, was made regarding "It is…
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or will raise tariffs. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "great call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until July 4 to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking U.S. tariffs to much higher levels. "I've been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfill their side of the Historic Trade Deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest Trade Deal, ever!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
(2026-05-07). China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 6 ⚪ People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.
(2026-05-07). SF May Day Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza for a General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-07). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org May Day general strike in Italy heralds month of strikes against falling living standards; Unison ends long pay strike at Mining Museum in England to bolster Labour's chances in local elections; software workers in Israel begin organisational sanctions over contracts; South African Post Office workers protest over wages and privatisation…
(2026-05-07). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-07). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). FTD Brothers pass £1m fundraising milestone on day 10 of All-Ireland marathon challenge. thecanary.co 
Jordan Adams, one half of The FTD Brothers, completed the London Marathon carrying a 25kg fridge on his back. Just hours later, he was flying to Ireland to begin an extraordinary challenge of running 32 marathons in 32 days across all 32 counties. Now, just 10 days into that journey, The FTD Brothers have raised […] | By
(2026-05-07). Qatari PM to The New Arab: 'Positive progress' between US, Iran. newarab.com 
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister In an interview with The New Arab's Arabic-language edition, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, excerpts of which were
(2026-05-07). In OtherWords: May 7, 2026. otherwords.org Voting opens for the 2026 midterms in just a few months. But in the wake of a new Supreme Court ruling, some GOP-controlled states are rushing to redraw their districts to maximize their partisan advantage ahead of the vote. In some cases, they're even canceling elections where voting was already underway. | Extreme partisan gerrymandering isn't new, but it's been taken to new heights this year as President Trump urges GOP-controlled legislatures to undertake extraordinary mid-decade redistricting to stave off GOP losses amid his historically unpopular presidency. | And now the Supreme Court has ruled that Southe…
(2026-05-07). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-07). Royal Fleet Auxiliary strike over pay on 8 and 13 May. thecanary.co 
RMT members at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) will continue their strike action on Friday 8 and Wednesday 13 May. The dispute is over pay and concerns around compliance with National Minimum Wage legislation. During the 24-hour strike action, members will continue to ensure the safety of vessels is maintained at all times, including the […] | By
(2026-05-07). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-07). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-07). How losing nature from our language shapes our world. nationofchange.org As references to rivers, trees, and wildlife fade from books, songs, and everyday speech, our connection to the natural world also diminishes. Reclaiming these words can help us recognize, appreciate, and ultimately, preserve the environment.
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). Labour 'ripping down' Green Party signs in Leeds. thecanary.co 
According to candidate Khizer Qayyum, the Labour Party has been ripping down Green Party signs in Leeds. In his own words, it's a sign that activists from the failing Labour Party are reliant on "dirty tricks": View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Green Party seeing Labour become increasingly […] | By
(2026-05-07). UN Guidance on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People rally on International Women's Day in Jakarta demanding the Indonesian government pass an anti-discrimination law and ratify the International Labor Organization (ILO) convention concerning the elimination of sexual violence and harassment at work, March 8, 2024. | © 2024 Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-07). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-07). Conviction of Palestine Action activists escalates Labour's historic assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The attack on the right to a fair trial reached astounding levels during the closing phase of both trials. Centuries-old legal and democratic rights are being trampled.
(2026-05-07). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-07). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-07). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-07). China expresses strong dissatisfaction to UK's unilateral sanctions: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the United Nations Security Council, and the country has made solemn representations to the UK side, expressing strong dissatisfaction, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Cup will bring 1000th match in tournament's history. thecanary.co 
The World Cup is no longer just a competition held every four years. Throughout its history, which began in 1930, it has become a monumental record reflecting the evolution of the game itself. Prior to the 2026 edition, it had reached a remarkable milestone: 964 matches, representing the culmination of 22 tournaments. With the 2026 […] | By
(2026-05-07). The five enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, five powerful actors-the United States, the Arab states, the European Union, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition – have all claimed to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace while enabling permanent occupation.
(2026-05-07). The Complexity of Motherhood. whyy.org Any mother will tell you — having children changes everything. On this episode, we explore what those changes look like and what's behind them. We talk with a psychologist about "matrescence," the multi-faceted transformation ushered in by motherhood, find out how motherhood rewires the brain, and hear about a new play that's challenging society's views on motherhood and women's health.
(2026-05-07). US targets Cuba nickel operation in move with implications for China-linked supply chains. scmp.com The Trump administration has expanded its pressure campaign against Cuba into the critical minerals sector, sanctioning a nickel joint venture tied to Canadian miner Sherritt International in a move that could reverberate through China-linked battery supply chains. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Thursday against Moa Nickel SA, a joint venture between Sherritt and Cuba's state-owned General Nickel Company, as part of a broader effort targeting Havana's military-controlled…
(2026-05-07). Israel strikes south of Beirut, Salam rules out normalisation. newarab.com 
The Wednesday evening strike on a building in Haret Hreik, which apparently killed Ahmad Ballout, the leader of the militant group's
(2026-05-07). Why Hate Cuba? Especially Its Medical Practices. progressivehub.net DON FITZ | GREEN SOCIAL THOUGHT…
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). "Can't Afford Daycare or Healthcare — But Hegseth Swears a $1.5 Trillion War Budget 'Puts Taxpayers First'" scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ignited a firestorm of ridicule Thursday after releasing a video praising President Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget as a fiscally responsible plan that "puts the American taxpayer first." Critics across the political spectrum called the claim mathematically impossible, strategically incoherent, and politically insulting at a moment …
(2026-05-07). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-07). La battaglia per l'Iran e la guerra contro l'Eurasia. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti hanno fondamentalmente compreso che la capitolazione di Teheran potrebbe avvenire solo con un rischiosissimo intervento via terra, tuttavia se tale opzione dovesse fallire per Washington si tratterebbe di una sconfitta strategica e la sua influenza in Medio Oriente svanirebbe in brevissimo tempo. | Segue nostro Trump avrebbe un disperato bisogno elettorale di uscire da questo conflitto ma non puà≤ farlo senza conseguir…
(2026-05-07). Quem foi Sabatai Zevi, o Messias judeu de 1666? strategic-culture.su Em 1666, messias judeu Sabatai Zevi causou frenesi, converteu-se ao Isl࣠e legou seitas ocultistas. | Junte-se a nós no Escreva para nós: | Nos últimos anos, Israel tem tentado impor à opinià£o pública que todos os qu…
(2026-05-07). La NATO scricchiola e Bruxelles punta dritto il baratro finale. strategic-culture.su Fabrizio Poggi | Segue nostro Nel campo NATO si sono verificati ultimamente fenomeni strani e curiosi: Parigi e Berlino promuovono l'idea di un esercito europeo al di fuori del blocco nordatlantico e di una coalizione di paesi disposti a combattere la Russia nelle steppe ucraine | 2 maggio. Nell'anniversario della strage nazista alla Casa dei sindacati di Odessa, il 2 maggio del 2014, si deve constatare che l'Europa ha dichiarato guerra…
(2026-05-07). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-07). Real Madrid's Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight. aljazeera.com Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.