(2026-05-02). From Pokémon to Palestine: How Your Gaming Data Powers Israel's Genocide. muslimskeptic.com Among the different forms of entertainment that have sprung forth in the wake of modern technologies, video games have been at the forefront. Many of these games are aimed towards the male consumer, primarily because they offer men the 'fix' they crave for performing challenging tasks and overcoming obstacles while accruing achievements and also gaining …
(2026-05-02). Former Greek minister slams 'Western complicity' over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has slammed European leaders — and the West at large — for what he said is their complicity in Israel's abduction of two leaders of the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla seized off the coast of Greece. In what numerous critics have called an act…
(2026-05-02). U.S Intelligence Fingerprints Can Be Seen in Death of Nirvana Singer Kurt Cobain—Like with Jeffrey Epstein's Blackmail Network. covertactionmagazine.com April 5 marked the 32nd anniversary of former Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain's death, supposedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This past year, an unofficial private sector team of forensic scientists that put fresh eyes on Cobain's autopsy and the crime scene material concluded that Cobain's death actually resulted from a homicide. A Utah investigator …
(2026-05-02). Pauline Far-Right takes flight thanks to billionaire backers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-02). New Video: War Is Still A Racket. warisacrime.org David Swanson on the Terry Lee Show discussing
(2026-05-02). How to Travel for Work With Ease. moguldom.com As a busy professional or entrepreneur, you may find yourself traveling often for work. When that's the case, you'll know just how tiring or time-consuming this can often be. This is why looking to make your travels as easy and comfortable as possible is so important. However, this is all in the preparation. So, if …
(2026-05-02). Desde pequeños, el amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu No fueron simples espectadores en las plazas y calles. Los niños cubanos también se apropiaron del desfile por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Con cada bandera agitada, la esperanza se hizo presente: porque el futuro que defiende el pueblo cubano no es otro que el de sus propios hijos.
(2026-05-02). Romerías de Mayo: Dedicadas a Fidel y al aniversario 40 de la AHS. cubadebate.cu Las Romerías de Mayo se celebrarán del 2 al 8 de este mes en la provincia de Holguín. Este evento, también conocido como Festival Mundial de Juventudes Artísticas, cuenta con la organización de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y el apoyo de la Dirección Provincial de Cultura en Holguín. Amantes de la cultura y las utopías, volverán a unirse, seducidos por el espíritu romero.
(2026-05-02). Cuba no se rinde ni colapsa. cubadebate.cu Es muy fácil descalificar al país, al gobierno y al sistema manteniéndolos cautivos de una guerra cruel y despiadada que no les permite mostrarse. Es muy fácil culpar a otros del daño que provocas. Es vergonzoso ofender al pueblo heroico que no se rinde, que resiste, que sufre penurias y aún cree con fe infinita en la superioridad de su proyecto de vida para todos, y no para pocos.
(2026-05-02). Díaz-Canel: "Nadie honesto puede aceptar que Cuba sea una amenaza" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denunció hoy las nuevas medidas coercitivas anunciadas por el gobierno de Donald Trump contra el archipiélago. Díaz-Canel rechazó la excusa estadounidense de que Cuba represente una amenaza para ese país y subrayó que el bloqueo causa tanto daño debido a la "conducta intimidatoria y arrogante de la mayor potencia militar del planeta".
(2026-05-02). Aumentan muertes de inmigrantes bajo custodia del ICE: Cuatro cubanos entre ellos. cubadebate.cu Las muertes bajo custodia del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Estados Unidos suman este viernes un nuevo nombre: Denny Adan González, un cubano de 33 años que perdió la vida en un centro de detención en Georgia. Al menos otros tres inmigrantes de origen cubano se reportaron como muertos en circunstancias parecidas en los últimos meses.
(2026-05-02). Domadores de Cuba brillan en cartel profesional de boxeo. cubadebate.cu EL súper mediano Arlen López, el pluma Saidel Horta y el mosca Alejandro Claro se mantuvieron invictos en duelos profesionales como autores del perfecto desempeño de Domadores de Cuba en cartel de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo disputado hoy en Palma de Mallorca. Arlen sumó su séptimo éxito al despachar por veredicto unánime al difícil argentino Leonel Eduardo àÅvila.
(2026-05-01). Trump says US Navy acting to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said in remarks on Friday evening. "We're like pirates. We're sort of like pirates but we are not playing games."
(2026-05-01). Anti-genocide activist denounces imperialist violence in the Middle East in statement supporting International May Day Online Rally. wsws.org Dr. Abeer Omar, an assistant nursing professor at Trent University, in Peterborough, Ontario, denounced the systematic slaughter of healthcare workers by Israel in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, and the US and Israel's targeting of civilians in their war of extermination against Iran.
(2026-05-01). How Netanyahu made Israel an ever more Lawless Nation. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been empowered by his Likud Party and its coalition partners to behave in a more unhinged way than ever before. The longer he's been in office, the more he has become an anarchic wrecking ball targeting what's left of Israeli democracy. Under his rein, the Israeli military has terrorized civilian areas in Lebanon and Iran, while lawless gangs are given free rein in Israel and the Palestinian West Bank to terrorize native Palestinian communities, as the army looks the other way. The aim is to drive Palestinians out of thei…
(2026-05-01). Wishful thinking topple Iran or protect Israeli soldiers from drones. haaretz.com While Trump hesitates, Israel hopes for a resumption of the war with Iran ‚ñ Hezbollah has identified an IDF vulnerability – and questions are also arising within the units themselves regarding activity in Lebanon…
(2026-05-01). Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south. al-monitor.com Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire.The strikes in Habboush killed eight people, including a child and two women, and wounded 21 others, the ministry said, raising an earlier toll.Other strikes in Zrariyeh killed four people, two of them women, and wounded four more, it said.The ministry also reported a strike in Ain Baal near the coastal city of Tyre killed one person and wounded seven others.
(2026-05-01). What next for Lebanon if ceasefire with Israel expires on 17 May. newarab.com 
As a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon approaches its 17 May deadline, uncertainty is mounting over what comes next. Agreed in mid-April and extended to allow negotiations, the truce has been repeatedly violated, with continued Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks raising fears of renewed war. | In this episode of The Brief In, we unpack the competing pressures shaping Lebanon's next move: US and regional demands for Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli insistence on security guarantees, and deep internal divisions in Beirut that have stalled a unified negotiating position.
(2026-05-01). FO Talks: IRGC Survives — Why the Iran War Has Backfired for Trump and Netanyahu. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, about a war that was meant to weaken adversaries but may instead be reinforcing them. As fighting spills across Iran, Israel and Lebanon, is the military force achieving its…
(2026-05-01). US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM. newarab.com 
The US embassy in Lebanon on Thursday urged a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders as the health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south killed at least 17 people despite Israeli and Lebanese representatives this month have met twice in Washington ⚪ the first such meetings in decades ⚪ after
(2026-05-01). Israeli casualties mount amid south Lebanon aggression. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — As Hezbollah targets more Israeli occupation forces (IOF), the Zionist regime has escalated airstrikes that have killed dozens of Lebanese civilians.
(2026-05-01). As Israel Continues to Destroy Lebanon's South, Locals Are Turning to Hezbollah. news.antiwar.com With US and Israeli officials constantly insisting everything that is happening in southern Lebanon is Hezbollah's fault, there was an underlying assumption that there would be a public backlash against Hezbollah as locals lives got progressively worse. While there were early reports that people resented Hezbollah's role in the war during the early days, that …
(2026-05-01). Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered 'ceasefire'.
(2026-05-01). Israel kills at least 20 in Lebanon, US pushes for direct talks. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed at least 20 people in Lebanon in the last 24 hours, as the US urged for a face-to-face meeting between Lebanese President The toll includes civilians from two families, two Lebanese army soldiers, two children, and three paramedics. More than 70 others, including children, were also wounded in the attacks. | The Israeli…
(2026-05-01). Headlines for May 1, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Republicans Block Iran War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time Ahead of 60-Day Deadline, Israel Continues Deadly Strikes on Southern Lebanon in Latest Ceasefire Violations, Israeli Military Claims Control of Two-Thirds of Gaza in New Maps, Israeli Ceasefire Violations Kill Three and Wound 10 in Gaza, Including Aunt of Poet Mosab Abu Toha, Physicians for Human Rights Petitions Israel to Release Gaza Doctors Jailed Without Charges, Palestinian Journalist Ali al-Samoudi Freed from Israeli Jail Showing Signs of Torture, Starvation, Columbia University Students Rally on Second Anniversary of "Hind's Ha…
(2026-05-01). Labour Zionist disgrace Ellman attacks Polanski for condemning police brutality. thecanary.co 
The Labour friends of genocide axis's attacks on Jewish Green party leader Zack Polanski continue. In the latest example, well-known pro-Israel horror Louise Ellman has made a sinister attack on Polanski that has undertones of threat. Ellman is a former Liverpool MP who quit rather than face a vote of disgusted local members whether to […] | By
(2026-05-01). UK Judge Gags Palestine Action Defendants To Secure 'Terror' Stitch-Up. popularresistance.org Since the retrial of six Palestine Action (PA) activists began on April 13, the defendants have been barred under court order from using terms like "genocide" or discussing the target of their direction action protests. Meanwhile, supporters of PA have been arrested outside the court for holding signs advising jurors of their right to acquit the defendants based on conscience. | Now, a draft court order reviewed by The Grayzone reveals how the presiding judge has sought to comprehensively neutralize the PA activists' ability to defend themselves by imposing crippling restrictions on what can be said in closing sp…
(2026-05-01). Watch: Israel advocate Pollard — 'it's not antisemitic to conflate Jews with Israel'. thecanary.co 
Stephen Pollard, former editor of anti-left libel factory the Jewish Chronicle, is a fan of Israel. A die-hard fan, unafraid to say so even after two and a half years of Israel's genocide in Gaza. And he's unafraid to say that conflating Jews with Israel isn't, in his opinion, antisemitic. Which is interesting, since even the […] | By
(2026-05-01). Polanski capitulating and apologising for police brutality is a critical mistake. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has let himself down and millions of Israel's victims, those who advocate against genocide, and the millions in this country who need the reversal of decades of Thatcherism under successive blue and red governments. The situation is not yet irredeemable after he apologised for sharing a post condemning police brutality […] | By
(2026-05-01). Giorgia Meloni's moral retreat on Gaza. aljazeera.com The Italian PM's response to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza reflects not moral conviction, but political calculation.
(2026-05-01). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-01). Lessons From The Gaza Student Encampments, Two Years On. popularresistance.org On April 17, 2024, Columbia University students hoisted tents onto the grass of the East Butler Lawn, initiating an international reckoning with the Israeli genocide in Gaza. | The initial encampment was met immediately with a police sweep and the mass arrest of student participants, but this did not deter activists and only prompted a second mass entry into the adjacent lawns mere moments later. | I was at the second encampment as an admitted student attending spring orientation. The dynamism of that moment feels surreal now — hundreds of people waving hand-painted banners and flags, cheering to song and c…
(2026-05-01). Golders Green attack used to launch ferocious right-wing campaign against democratic rights and anti-genocide protests. wsws.org Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded by holding those who have protested the Gaza genocide responsible, and promising draconian attacks on demonstrations.
(2026-05-01). Two months in, the Iran war has changed the global energy system forever. grist.org 
For almost half a century, the vast majority of climate experts have agreed on a solution to global warming: stop burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. But despite the political efforts of governments across the world to promote replacing these fuels, fossil sources have remained a stubbornly large share of global energy — around 80 percent at last count. | But the war in Iran, which the United States and Israel launched two months ago this week, may turn out to be the push that dislodges fossil fuels' place atop the world's energy system. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway near Ir…
(2026-05-01). Trump's supercarrier flees Middle East? World's largest warship leaves Gulf after mysterious damage. hindustantimes.com The USS Gerald R. Ford heads back to the U.S. after a record 300-day deployment marked by technical issues, onboard fire, and crew fatigue. As tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, the carrier's departure raises fresh questions about U.S. naval readiness and regional military balance amid the fragile standoff with Iran.
(2026-05-01). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-01). SCO voices concern over cyberattacks on Iran's digital infrastructure. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have expressed deep concern over US-Israeli cyberattacks that targeted information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructures in Iran.
(2026-05-01). "A People's History of Invisible India" : Journalist Neha Dixit on Dire State of Worker Rights. democracynow.org 
On International Workers' Day, we take a look at the state of workers' rights and freedoms in India, where pressure on fuel supplies from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has deepened the cost-of-living crisis and labor unrest is on the rise. In mid-April, tens of thousands of workers from the industrial hubs around New Delhi blocked roads to demand a fair wage and better working conditions. | "Various governments in India and the central government have been trying to dilute labor laws," says Neha Dixit, an investigative journalist and author based in New Delhi. "And there have been con…
(2026-05-01). The Revolutionary Spirit Of Iran. popularresistance.org The United States, in its recent war on Iran, has completely misread the Iranian people and failed to recognize the deep revolutionary spirit that pervades Iranian culture. Rather than inciting Iranian people against their government, the US-Israeli war on Iran has united the population. Rather than promoting democracy in Iran and empowering the people, US economic punishment and aggression have accomplished the opposite and have made life more difficult for most Iranians. Like Cuba, Iran is being targeted because it will not relinquish its sovereignty.
(2026-05-01). US approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to Middle East allies. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales worth a total of over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.The announcement comes as the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war came into effect. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh, Ryan Patrick Jones and Christian Martinez)…
(2026-05-01). History will not forget the blow to human morality, Islamic philosopher says of the Minab tragedy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The chief of the Islamic Studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized countries' silence about the massacre of 167 students and staff in a school in the city of Minab in southern Iran in the early hours of the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran on Feb. 28.
(2026-05-01). War in Persian Gulf, turbulence in skies: Rising cost of global air travel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The escalating US-Israeli military campaign against Iran is sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefields of the West Asia. The latest warning comes from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has confirmed that airline passengers in Europe and Asia should brace for significantly higher ticket prices.
(2026-05-01). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-01). China's UN envoy blasts US 'bullying' as sanctions widen before Trump-Xi talks. scmp.com China's top UN diplomat slammed the US on Friday over its coercive behaviour, sanctioning of Chinese vessels and firms and for starting the Iran war along with Israel as Beijing assumed the rotating one-month presidency of the UN Security Council. | The verbal blast came as Washington heaped more pressure on China on Friday by sanctioning a China-based petroleum terminal operator, the latest in a string of recent US moves to cut off Chinese funding to Iran under what the White House has dubbed…
(2026-05-01). Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest peace proposal as talks stall. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was dissatisfied with Iran's latest proposal for peace talks, as negotiations between the two sides remain stalled despite a weeks-long ceasefire. | "At this moment, I'm not satisfied with what they're offering," Trump told reporters. | Iranian state media reported that Tehran had submitted a new proposal aimed at ending the conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
(2026-05-01). Iranian-linked drones target opposition camp in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
A camp hosting Iranian Kurdish The Azadi camp in the Koysinjaq district of Erbil province was targeted late on Thursday into Friday by five drones, according to Kurdish media reports. The drones are believed to have been launched from Iranian territory. | Opposition figures said the attack caused damage to property but no casualties. | Kawa Bahrami, a represen…
(2026-05-01). Trump Considers Restarting The Bombing Campaign On Iran. popularresistance.org US Central Command has requested the deployment of the US's hypersonic missile, known as the Dark Eagle, for potential use against Iran, as President Trump is considering restarting the bombing campaign, Bloomberg has reported. | The US has already used a missile for the first time against Iran, a short-range ballistic missile called the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, which, according to an investigation from The New York Times, was used in a February 28 strike that hit a sports hall in the Iranian city of Lamerd, killing at least 21 people in the area, including boys and girls practicing sports.
(2026-05-01). Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so. al-monitor.com Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good business, but LIV Golf wasn't all bad news for Saudi Arabia.Oil-funded LIV, which poached top stars and sent golf's establishment into a tailspin, helped push the conservative kingdom into global view ⚪ one of its key aims, experts say. They said the exit, confirmed on Thursday after weeks of speculation, does not signal a flight of Saudi money from sport, even after the Middle East war that sparked Iranian attacks around the Gulf.
(2026-05-01). US offers rewards for 3 Iraqi militia leaders. longwarjournal.org The United States has intensified pressure on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, offering multimillion-dollar rewards for information on additional key leaders linked to attacks on US personnel and facilities. The latest rewards target figures from three groups: Kataib Hezbollah, Kataib Sayyid al Shuhada, and Harakat Ansar Allah al Awfiya.
(2026-05-01). Trump says hostilities in Iran 'terminated' ahead of war powers deadline. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told Congress on Friday that the hostilities in Iran "have terminated" following the ceasefire starting April 7, with the deadline for a congressional authorisation of the war looming. | "There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated," Trump wrote in letters sent to the House and the Senate.
(2026-05-01). Iran submits revised proposal to Pakistan for talks with US. geo.tv 
(2026-05-01). UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse. newarab.com 
A senior Two months into the conflict,
(2026-05-01). BBC publishes misinformation about small boat crossings. thecanary.co 
The BBC, which has been accused of acting more like a spin doctor than an impartial broadcaster in its recent coverage, has not named Israel as the perpetrator in 50% of reported Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza, and has also been getting things wrong on immigration. Two recent immigration errors reveal a similar pattern […] | By
(2026-05-01). Israel's Rafah crossing clampdown freezes Gaza's academic hopes. newarab.com 
Life in Gaza has changed so much that even time feels disrupted. Many students once saw universities outside Gaza as a way to continue their studies, but this path is now blocked. Since May 2024, Israel's military control over southern Gaza has made the
(2026-05-01). Gazans face years of untreated fractures amid health collapse. newarab.com 
Thousands of Palestinians in According to Gaza's health ministry, more than 170,000 people have been injured during the war, with a significant portion suffering severe orthopaedic damage. | Zaher al-Wahidi, head of the ministry's information systems department, told The New Arab: "Around 18% of Gaza's in…
(2026-05-01). Israeli Navy Goes 700 Miles to Attack Unarmed Gaza Flotilla Boats Near Greek Waters. progressivehub.net COLONEL ANN WRIGHT | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2026-05-01). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 4. thecanary.co 
Under the 2000 Terrorism Act, the maximum sentence for encouraging terrorism is 15 years in prison. Inviting support for a proscribed organisation carries a maximum term of 14 years. When Majid Freeman began to speak at Birmingham Crown Court, standing accused of supporting Hamas through a series of social media posts related to the Gaza […] | By
(2026-05-01). Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla. newarab.com 
Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Israel intercepted the vessels in international waters near Greece late on Wednesday, a move the organizers ⚪
(2026-05-01). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-01). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-01). Israel kills child collecting cardboard in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli court extends administrative detention for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya.
(2026-05-01). Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception. aljazeera.com Israel's military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2026-05-01). I'm a Survivor Imprisoned in Texas. I'm Only Allowed to Watch Fox News. truthout.org When news of the Epstein files first broke, I watched it unfold on a television I do not own, in a room I cannot leave, on a TV channel I did not choose. The framing I received about Jeffrey Epstein — the financier convicted of soliciting sex from a minor and who was later found dead in jail following his arrest on charges of prolific child sex trafficking — came from Fox News. This… |
(2026-05-01). Venezuela Signs Agreements With Transnational Oil Corporations to Reactivate Energy Sector. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The agreement with BP, signed this Wednesday, April 29, focuses on the exploration and exploitation of non-associated gaseous hydrocarbons in offshore areas, primarily in Eastern Venezuela's Caribbe…
(2026-05-01). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Raises Salaries Pensions, Wraps Up National Campaign to Demand End of US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In an address to the nation on Thursday, Acting President Rodríguez announced an increase in the "integral minimum income" from roughly US $190 to $240, a 26% hike, for state and private-sector employees. The acting president did not s…
(2026-05-01). Venezuela's interim president paints Trump as defender of "peace" after Washington shooting. wsws.org Associating Trump with "peace," Rodriguez whitewashes the ongoing avalanche of war crimes unleashed by Washington across the globe and directly against Venezuela itself.
(2026-05-01). May Day 2026: U.S. labor movement reclaims International Workers' Day. peoplesworld.org 
For most of the 20th century, May Day—International Workers' Day—was largely absent from the official calendar of the U.S. labor movement. While workers around the globe marched on May 1 to honor the martyrs of Chicago's 1886 Haymarket uprising, bosses here at home pushed their employees to only observe Labor Day in September, leaving May …
(2026-05-01). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-01). Netanyahu posts AI video of political rivals turning into Arabs. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The video shows former prime ministers Naftali Bennet and Yair Lapid sharing a…
(2026-05-01). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-01). The Unions We Need Will Be Built by Workers, Not Labor Officials. truthout.org Despite a hostile labor environment, the number of workers under a union contract in the U.S. reached a 16-year high in 2025, and public support for unions hit as high as 71 percent. The labor movement secured a number of impressive victories, including a new contract for dockworkers that raised wages by 60 percent following a brief strike, and unionized journalists at Politico and E&E News (PEN… |
(2026-05-01). These Twin Sisters Just Graduated No. 1 No. 2 In Their Class And The Internet Loves Them. newsone.com 
Source: Photo via CBS News Philadelphia / Tia and Jasmin Criss | Congratulations are well deserved for twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at Cheyney University, who are preparing to "It's sort of surreal," said Tia Criss, who is three minutes older than her sister. "We weren't trying to achieve valedictorian or salutatorian — it just sort of happened that way." | Jasmin shared a similar reaction, explaining that both were "sh…
(2026-05-01). South Korea's Net Zero Boast Crumbles. wattsupwiththat.com The net zero agenda requires a deliberate ignorance of how the modern world functions. South Korea rose from the ashes of war to become a global economic titan because it embraced the power of energy-dense, reliable fossil fuels. Turning away from this proven model in favor of unproven, weather-dependent technologies is a recipe for economic ruin.
(2026-05-01). Amid massive government-employer assault on workplace safety, US unions sow complacency on Workers Memorial Day. wsws.org With the Trump administration continuing its massive assault on workplace safety and environmental protections, the American trade union bureaucracy issued boilerplate statements calling for increased lobbying and voter drives.
(2026-05-01). Iran will play at 2026 World Cup: Infantino. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will compete at the 2026 World Cup despite growing geopolitical tensions and scrutiny surrounding the nation's participation.
(2026-05-01). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-01). Sri Lankan government blocks release of Tamil writer's books. wsws.org The JVP/NPP government censors Tamil writers under the guise of "national unity," while allowing Sinhala chauvinist and militarist propaganda to circulate freely.
(2026-05-01). Workers Memorial Day: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living! Defend Injured Workers. indybay.org On April 2028, Workers Memorial Day a national panel was held to report the attack on health and safety for working people and also the destruction of health and safety protections. They also discussed the capture of government regulatory agencies.
(2026-05-01). Why China's NEV Export Boom Is About More Than Just Scale: Driving Global Growth. unitedworldint.com As the world is rushing towards carbon neutrality and embracing electrification of transportation, China's NEV industry is no longer a follower but a pioneer. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China's abrupt emergence as a global player in new energy vehicle (NEV) exports is one of the most dramatic trends in the automobile industry today. No longer …
(2026-05-01). China's manufacturing sector continues expansion, data shows. ecns.cn Chinas factory activity remained in expansion territory in April, staying above the 50-point boom-bust line for a second consecutive month, according to official data.
(2026-05-01). Mali: a new front in the Western war on multipolarism. strategic-culture.su The firm defense of Mali this week indicates that Western intrigue will fail. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | An audacious cou…
(2026-05-01). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-01). American Press Freedom on the Brink. scheerpost.com Clayton Weimers for Project Censored As World Press Freedom Day (May 3) nears, it's a good time to step back and assess how journalists and news outlets are faring in our current media climate. President Donald Trump came back to the White House and picked up right where he left off, insulting and attacking the …
(2026-05-01). CARTOONS: Mark timing is off. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Dems Refuse to Release 2024 Autopsy Report, Hear Ken Martin's Lame Excuse. progressivehub.net ROBBY SOAVE | THE HILL…
(2026-05-01). The ILWU 10 is inviting all workers and unions to march with them on May Day 2026. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 is inviting unions and workers to march with their contingent with their class demands…
(2026-05-01). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-01). Israel's death penalty law perpetuates racial discrimination: UN watchdog. newarab.com 
The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said in a statement. | Under the new law, passed by the Israeli parliament i…
(2026-05-01). The Regressive Ideologies Behind the 'Baby Bust' Panic. fair.org 
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). Wild Horizon festival plants a flag for circus performance in Philadelphia. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If you've ever wanted to run away and join the circus, Cherry Street Pier can give you a taste of what that might be like this weekend. | Wild Horizon is a free, two-day festival of circus and play, ranging from performances involving circus physicality to workshops giving audience members a chance to learn basic circus skills. | "There are also performative interactive experiences that are not quite a workshop and not quite a performance but invite you to play along," said…
(2026-05-01). DWP brags about autism training whilst trying to prove autism is overdiagnosed. thecanary.co 
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is bragging about staff completing autism awareness training. This comes right when they're trying to prove neurodivergent conditions are overdiagnosed. The department put out a self-congratulatory press release reporting that about 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals had completed "part of" the Oliver McGowan Trust's autism and learning disability training. […] | By
(2026-05-01). Thursday 4/30: Stop the AI Race Before it Stops Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Probably outside the entrance to southern wing of the bldg.
(2026-05-01). Iran war hampering aid to refugees as costs soar, UN warns. newarab.com 
The cost of sending some aid to Sudan – Heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes, including the
(2026-05-01). Top CEO pay increased 20 times faster than workers' pay in 2025. commondreams.org Global real worker pay fell 12 percent while real CEO pay surged 54 percent between 2019 and 2025.At least four CEOs of major corporations each pocketed over $100 million in pay and bonuses last year. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan led the pack at over $205 million. Billionaires were paid $2,500 per second in dividends in 2025.The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Oxfam are calling for urgent action to rein in extreme wealth, including higher, fairer taxes on the richest and binding limits on CEO pay.Chief executives of the world's largest corporations enjoyed a 11 percent real-terms pay hike last year…
(2026-05-01). Shrimp production rises 37% in a year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Director General of the Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquaculture Office of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a 37-percent increase in shrimp production in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
(2026-05-01). Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks. aljazeera.com US president says EU 'not complying' with current trade deal, launches new tariffs to begin next week.
(2026-05-01). Germany's Morenoite RIO joins Left Party in support of war, attacks on the working class. wsws.org The integration of the RIO Morenoites into the Left Party marks a further political shift to the right by this pseudo-left tendency, which can only be understood in the context of the current crisis of capitalism.
(2026-05-01). The Blasphemous Motives Behind Trump's Unholy War on the Pope. bylinetimes.com Has US President Donald Trump forgotten just who is buttering his bread? That is the question that the recent trifecta of religiously-themed Trump controversies is bound to raise. | The fight with the Pope,
(2026-05-01). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
(2026-05-01). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-01). UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba: We need fuel now to save lives. radiohc.cu With the U.S. embargo that has cut off oil supplies to Cuba, the healthcare system is severely affected, access to drinking water has been lost, and babies are at risk, wrote Francisco Piñón, the United Nations Resident Coordinator on the island, in The Guardian on Thursday. | Piñón, whose work is closely tied to the daily realities in the Caribbean country and to the coordination and implementation of humanitarian and development projects in that context, warns that "after several months of a profound energy crisis in Cuba, the consequences are no longer abstract: they are becoming evident in the rhythm of daily…
(2026-05-01). Freedom Trucks and Forgotten Crimes: Trump, PragerU, and the Rolling War Over America's Past. orinocotribune.com The Guardian exposes a traveling spectacle where AI founders, corporate money, and state power fuse into a mobile myth machine celebrating a sanitized America. Behind the patriotic theater lies a coordinated apparatus—federal funding, private donors, and ideological institutions—shaping what history is told and what is buried. This is a deeper struggle over power, where a system in crisis rewrites its origins to mask the contradiction between its ideals and its material reality. Against this machinery, educators, organizers, and communities are building a counter-history rooted in truth, struggle, and…
(2026-05-01). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-01). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-01). Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Warning follows Jewish man's arrest over brutal attack on nun in Jerusalem this week.
(2026-05-01). Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girl's murder as suspect arrested. aljazeera.com Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
(2026-05-01). Palestinians Observe May Day Amid a Deepening Crisis for Workers. truthout.org As workers around the world celebrate and recognize their efforts on May 1 — known globally as May Day or International Workers' Day and celebrated in Palestine as Labor Day — this day passes in Palestine under a harsh economic reality that reflects a deepening crisis in the labor market and unprecedented levels of unemployment. According to data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of… |
(2026-05-01). Starmer's silly talking points: King Charles III visits Washington. onlineopinion.com.au Starmer's Washington gamble: can royal diplomacy stabilise a transactional alliance, or save his prime ministership?
(2026-05-01). How property managers can prevent pest problems in short stay rentals. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Colombia's election authority investigating leftist frontrunner. colombiareports.com Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE) opened an investigation into Senator Ivan Cepeda, the leftist frontrunner in Colombia's presidential election race, according to local media. The CNE reportedly agreed to investigate allegations that Cepeda violated regulations regarding campaign contributions ahead of the primary of his political party, Historic Pact, in October last year. The allegations were …
(2026-05-01). Australia: 4 workers killed on the job in southeast Queensland in recent weeks. wsws.org The known workplace fatalities around Brisbane now total seven in six months—part of a rising toll due to unsafe conditions, increased rates of exploitation by employers, official coverups and government complicity.
(2026-05-01). Renters union Acorn welcomes new rights for tenants. thecanary.co 
From 1 May 2026, the law changes, giving more protection for England's 12 million renters. Renters union Acorn issues statement: After more than 10 years of organising and taking action, together we have won the biggest change to renters' rights in a generation. From stopping evictions on our streets, to marching on rogue landlords and […] | By
(2026-05-01). Investment for establishing solar power plants increases 2.5-fold. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Deputy Minister of Energy and head of the Organization for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SATBA) announced a 2.5-fold increase in investment for establishing solar power plants in the country, stating that $1.2 billion was invested in this sector in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
(2026-05-01). US' Hormuz coalition not competing with France-UK bid: French FM. newarab.com 
France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf allies on the UK-France initiative which was now at an "advanced" stage. | On Thursday, a US official confirmed to AFP that Washington was launching an international coalition dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct" to restart shipping in the vital route. | The strait, which…
(2026-05-01). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-01). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.
(2026-05-01). Vice-presidency for science details supports to bolster bio-tech sector. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has elaborated on the measures that would contribute to the advancement of the biotechnology sector and the development of health technologies in the country.
(2026-05-01). Senior IDF officer warns of in response to settler violence. haaretz.com Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth explicitly referred to settler violence as 'Jewish terror' and warned that systemic attacks and government policy are pushing the West Bank toward an apocalyptic escalation…
(2026-05-01). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-01). New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag. aljazeera.com Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
(2026-05-01). Israeli general says 'Jewish terrorism' risks West Bank uprising. newarab.com 
A top Israeli general has warned that Major General Avi Bluth, head of the Israeli military's Central Command, described the phenomenon as "Jewish terrorism" and cautioned that continued attacks are inflaming tensions. | "It's quite a miracle the Palestinian public is still indifferent… but it won't remain indifferent forever," he was quoted as saying in a closed forum by Haaretz | Bluth also menti…
(2026-05-01). London stabbing suspect left hospital, 'attacked Muslim friend'. newarab.com 
The sole suspect in the Channel 4 News reported that the suspected attacker, British national Essa Suleiman, had left the Maudsley Hospital "in the days before the attack", without giving further information. | Suleiman's history of mental health issues and serious violence was also confirmed by Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley, who said that the suspect had been previously admitted to mental h…
(2026-05-01). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-01). So Golders Green attack not terrorism, but Starmer still raised 'terror alert'. thecanary.co 
The Golders Green attacker Essa Suleiman has been charged with attempted murder and not terrorism. London's Metropolitan Police charge Essa Suleiman with attempted murder after a stabbing attack in Golders Green. The incident follows the antisemitic attack that raised Britain's terrorism threat level.t.co/cKx923lIHw — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 1, 2026 Rightly so, since Suleiman […] | By
(2026-05-01). Man jailed over attempted murder charge in stabbings of Jewish men in London. scmp.com A 45-year-old man was charged on Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community. | Essa Suleiman was remanded into custody after appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court to face two counts of the charge related to the attack in Golders Green. He also faces a third count of attempted murder over an incident elsewhere in the city earlier the same day that left a man with…
(2026-05-01). Israeli forces assault Palestinian child with Down syndrome. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Staged? Why Conspiracy Theories Are Stupid, but Also Bad Politics. fairobserver.com Within minutes of the shots fired near the security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCD) dinner on April 25, social media had already delivered its verdict: "STAGED." Never mind that the suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was detained at the scene, heavily armed, after sprinting past a magnetometer and firing at least one…
(2026-05-01). White House says Iran war as war powers deadline arrives. al-monitor.com By Patricia Zengerle and Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's administration argued that a ceasefire with Tehran had "terminated" hostilities as a legal deadline arrived on Friday for coming to Congress about the two-month Iran war.Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president can wage military action for only 60 days before ending it, asking Congress for authorization or seeking a 30-day extension due to "unavoidable military necessity regarding the safety of United States Armed Forces" while withdrawing forces.
(2026-05-01). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-01). 2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Iran basketball team fixtures confirmed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – FIBA has announced the schedule for Iran's national team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
(2026-05-01). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-01). DSV in Potsdam, Germany targeted by Palestine Action Global. thecanary.co 
DSV's depot in Potsdam, Germany recently became the latest site to be targeted by Palestine Action's global campaign. Actionists sent a clear message to DSV by smashing windows and using red paint to call on the company to "drop Elbit". This comes just days after Palestine Action Éire hit DSV and a previous coordinated action […] | By
(2026-05-01). How Iran is rebuilding its bruised military as ceasefire masks recalibration. al-monitor.com Iran is using the fragile truce to recover by blending redeployment and reverse engineering into broader preparedness for renewed conflict.
(2026-05-01). Repairing the roots of moral injury. whyy.org Psychologist Michael Valdovinos felt the pain of moral injury when serving in Afghanistan. His book is Moral Injuries: When Good Conscience Suffers in a World of Hurt | An Afghan family walks past a U.S. Army soldier in the town of Senjaray. (AP/Shamil Zhumatov)…
(2026-05-01). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-01). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-01). Openness of China benefits its trading partners. ecns.cn The global economic landscape stands at a crossroads. While some traditional economic powers have retreated behind protectionism and unilateral tariffs, China has charted a decisively different course. Beijing's strategy to not only expand the volume of imports but to fundamentally optimize their structure has become a significant stabilizing force in global trade today.
(2026-05-01). Wednesday 4/29: Meeting: Proposed Downtown Concord AI Data Center. indybay.org Garden Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A…
(2026-05-01). Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot. newarab.com 
Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the season is over. | The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in last weekend's 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace, prompting fears he may have played his final game for the Reds. | An emotional Salah applauded the fans and was given a standing ovation as he made his way off the pitch. | But Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that the 33-year-old had only suffered a "minor muscle injury" and was expected to return to action. | Slot's…
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-01). Independents 'making breakthrough' in Ealing as Labour support tanks. thecanary.co 
Independents in the London borough of Ealing have been "making a breakthrough" as support for the Labour Party there is tanking. Labour currently dominates in Ealing, but Ealing Community Independents (ECI) leader, Craig Smith, told the Canary: The number of people who are willing to admit on the doorstep that they're voting Labour is breathtakingly low. […] | By
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). I Served My Country, But It's Leaving Me High and Dry. scheerpost.com The social safety net is frayed and full of red tape. But we learned during the pandemic that it doesn't have to be. James Lee OtherWords Take it from a veteran who's been homeless: Just because you see me in the streets doesn't mean I'm not working. After their service, many veterans struggle with low-wage work, …
(2026-05-01). Labour 'running fake independent candidates to split Tameside vote'. thecanary.co 
The Labour party in Tameside, Greater Manchester, has been accused by opponents of introducing fake 'independent' candidates in this month's local elections. The veracity of these single-source claims could not be confirmed at the time of writing. However, if proven to be true, the scheme seems intent on splitting the vote of former Labour supporters. […] | By
(2026-05-01). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-01). Trump to put 25% tariffs on EU cars, says bloc not complying with trade deal. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25 per cent, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment. | Trump said in…
(2026-05-01). Crowds gather at Persepolis to mark anniversary of Leader's visit to Fars province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Large crowds gathered on Friday at the ancient sites of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam to commemorate the anniversary of a visit by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Fars province.
(2026-05-01). Trump's security team's 'blunder' on cam: gunman speeds through checkpoint as agents watch. hindustantimes.com New Justice Department footage shows Cole Tomas Allen, the accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, sprinting through a security checkpoint in a long dark coat concealing a 12‚Äëgauge shotgun. Nearly a dozen agents react as shots ring out at Trump's gala, raising sharp questions over how the breach happened.
(2026-05-01). Alec Baldwin backs Starbucks barista union drive. therealnews.com 
After decades of decline, the organized labor movement in the US has seen a resurgence in rank-and-file militancy over the last decade, with increased strike actions and union drives in industries across the economy. And in the story of this recent revival of labor in America, the movement led by predominantly young baristas to unionize coffee giant Starbucks has played a pivotal role. The new documentary Baristas vs. Billionaires takes viewers on a journey through the last five years of the epic, ongoing struggle to unionize Starbucks, told by some of the workers and organizers at the center of that str…
(2026-05-01). White House Claims Ceasefire Means No Congressional Approval Needed For Iran War… Yet. twz.com 
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(2001-05-26). FIFA to review ticket strategy. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. | Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year's tournament reflected "the reality of the market in North America." | "I will always have understanding for fans and their opinions, but I think there are quite a wide array of ticket prices ⚪ some are cheap, some are more expensive," he said. | "But of course, you know, we list…
(2026-05-01). The 'Heated Rhetoric' That Doesn't Make CNN's Bash Think Twice. fair.org 
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(2026-05-01). Crash site of US aircraft in Dasht-e Mahyar registered as national heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Ministry of Cultural Heritage announced that the site where US aircraft were shot down in the Dasht-e Mahyar area has been officially registered on Iran's National Heritage List of Sacred Defense sites.
(2026-05-01). US sanctions China-based operator, others over alleged Iran oil trade links. scmp.com The United States on Friday announced fresh sanctions on entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national, as it ramped up pressure on Tehran to end the conflict. | The State Department said the operator, Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd, "imported tens of millions of barrels of sanctioned Iranian crude oil".
(2026-05-01). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-01). Madison Jewish Voice for Peace Palestine Contingent for May Day 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison Jewish Voice for Peace invites you to march with them in a Palestine Solidarity contingent. If interested, meet up at the entrance to the UW Memorial Library that faces Library Mall by 12 noon. Bring your flags, signs and kuffiyehs. (If you bring larger banners, be sure you also bring enough folks to carry them!) …
(2026-05-01). Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot. geo.tv 
(2026-05-01). Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support. al-monitor.com By Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he had spoken with Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, and voiced strong support for him."With our help, he won, and we want him to do very well. And I told him that the United States is with him all the way. It was a great victory, the new head of Iraq is somebody that we support, very strongly," Trump told reporters before he departed the White House for a trip to Florida.
(2026-05-01). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-01). House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Having A Rough Go Of It Amid GOP Collapse. newsone.com 
Source: Graeme Sloan / Getty | It's bad enough that the Republican Party is hanging on for dear life to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives that most political experts believe will dissolve come the midterm elections, but it turns out it might be even worse than that for the MAGA-fied GOP, because House Republicans don't even seem to like each other all that much, and many of them aren't too thrilled with their House majority speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson. | On Thursday, the House voted to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history, acc…
(2026-05-01). Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players' mental health. aljazeera.com English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players' well being.
(2026-05-01). Reasons to be cheerful: The rise of the resistance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). China's manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate. scmp.com If the "China shock" of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then "China shock 2.0" is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economically possible across manufacturing sectors, according to Columbia University professor Adam Tooze. | Amid complaints about the trade and industrial policies accelerating China's rise in many sectors — including aviation, space, artificial intelligence (AI), telecoms, microprocessors, robotics, nuclear and fusion power, quantum computing,…
(2026-05-01). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-01). US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth testifies before a US House Armed Services Committee hearing titled "Department of Defence FY2027 Budget Request," on Capitol Hill on April 29, 2026. — AFPWhite House sees war powers clock as halted.No US-Iran fire reported since early April…
(2026-05-01). Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-01). Derek Kravitz on Dynamic Pricing. fair.org 
(2026-05-01). Howe says Saudi owners' desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged. aljazeera.com PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at end of 2026 season.
(2026-05-01). Palestinian flag raised high during Rayo Vallecano victory. thecanary.co 
In a high-stakes European Conference League semi-final first leg, Spain's Rayo Vallecano secured a 1—0 victory over France's Strasbourg. The match was tightly contested, but it was Rayo who were celebrating after the final whistle. Viral Palestine flag moment Moroccan forward Ilyas Akhomach, 22, was among the first to join supporters after the win. During […] | By
(2026-05-01). Poll Shows Most See Iran War as "Mistake," Earlier Than With Iraq, Vietnam. truthout.org More than 6 in 10 Americans now say President Donald Trump's war in Iran was a "mistake," according to a poll out Friday from the Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos. Within two months, the war — which has inflicted thousands of civilian deaths and caused gas prices to spike worldwide with little tangible gain — has reached levels of unpopularity that previous wars now seen as historic boondoggles… |
(2026-05-01). Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest dozens at May Day rallies. newarab.com 
Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and According to the CHD Lawyers Association, nearly 200 people were arrested in Istanbul, where police fired tear gas from riot-control vehicles into the crowd, AFP journalists observed. | Images aired on the opposition channel HALK TV also showed the president of the Turkish Workers' Party, "Those…
(2026-05-01). May Day 2026 Strong National Day of Action in the U.S. Thousands of Actions! wibailoutpeople.org 
Gas prices are rising and so are we. Across the country, working people are being squeezed by rising food and housing costs, growing instability, and an economy that continues to prioritize billionaires over the rest of us. Meanwhile, the administration is carrying out an unpopular and illegal war, with everyday people bearing the cost. Trump …
(2026-05-01). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-05-01). For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence. scheerpost.com Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know. By Gabriel Arkles This article was originally published by Truthout Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know. Over the past year, we have seen the Trump …
(2026-05-01). New Nuclear Bunker Buster Bomb Plans Revealed. twz.com 
(2026-05-01). More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics. scheerpost.com Privacy groups are pushing Big Tech to notify users about federal surveillance after anonymous ICE critics were exposed.By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Privacy groups are pushing Big Tech to notify users about federal surveillance after anonymous ICE critics were exposed. Lawmakers and privacy advocates are demanding answers from the Trump …
(2026-05-01). Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules. scmp.com Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help Ukraine resist Russia's invasion, Kyiv's ambassador to Japan said. | "This allows us to talk," Yurii Lutovinov said in an interview at Ukraine's embassy. "Theoretically, it's a very big step forward."
(2026-05-01). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-01). EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect. aljazeera.com The long-awaited deal creates one of the world's largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
(2026-05-01). TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm's Way. truthout.org The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on President Trump's push to strip temporary protected status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians living in the United States. The TPS program grants protection from deportation and work authorization to immigrants whose home countries are deemed unsafe to return to, most often because of war or natural disaster. The case could ultimately have… |
(2026-05-01). Zayn Malik's family urge fans to donate to Palestine. newarab.com 
Former One Direction singer The British-Pakistani singer pulled out of several events earlier this year, where he was set to promote his new album. | In a post on Thursday, the singer's cousin, Sasha Malik, published a statement on Instagram stories. | "We're…
(2026-05-01). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-01). Trump Says All Presidents Should Be Forced To Take Cognitive Tests…Then Boasts About His 'THREE' Terms In Office. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | On some level, President Donald Trump must realize he's one wall short of a whole hallway, right? Like — he knows his elevator fails to go all the way to the top and instead, hovers around the 13th floor that doesn't exist in reality, doesn't he? | Just like a non-racist doesn't usually have to
(2026-05-01). Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally. aljazeera.com Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul's Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
(2026-05-01). Generation Jihad Can Fortress Bamako Hold? longwarjournal.org Across Mali, jihadis are seizing territory, encircling the capital, and pushing a fragile regime toward collapse. Backed by a sprawling network and in an effort years in the making, Al Qaeda's Sahel affiliate has launched its most ambitious offensive yet—one that could redraw the map of West Africa. Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss unpack what's going on.
(2026-05-01). Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes. grist.org 
(2026-05-01). James Broadnax Executed After Cousin Confesses To Being The Shooter. newsone.com 
Source: Action Network / actionnetwork.org | On Thursday evening, James Broadnax was executed by the state of Texas despite his cousin, Demarius Cummings, confessing that he was the one who actually killed the two men Broadnax was accused of killing. |
(2026-05-01). Data integrity in the age of AI: Ensuring accuracy when information is everywhere. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Polanski unveils radical workers' charter to protect people before profit. thecanary.co 
The Green party launched its Workers' Charter 2026 tonight at the People's History Museum in Manchester. Zack Polanski opened the event with a wonderfully passionate call to build a system that works for the workers and not the wealthy few. Polanski's powerful call to finally level the playing field, reinstate workers' rights and to unite […] | By
(2026-05-01). Thursday 4/30: Community Briefing: Heeding Lebanese Voices – The Human Cost of Israeli Occupation. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kD0T……
(2026-05-01). System of sexual torture targeting Palestinians exposed in new report. electronicintifada.net Survivors describe rape, genital mutilation and forced humiliation carried out with impunity and shielded by authorities.
(2026-05-01). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-01). The failure of Reserve Bank independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Grilled By Congress As Iran War Drags On. newsone.com 
(2026-05-01). Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats. aljazeera.com March celebrating International Workers' Day coincided with announcement of further US sanctions on island.
(2026-05-01). Benfica's Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager's job. aljazeera.com Ex-Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to Spanish giants to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
(2026-05-01). German 'antisemitism commissioner' arson is Israel lobby's anti-Palestine smear case study. thecanary.co 
An arson attack against the 'antisemitism commissioner' of the German state of Brandenburg has turned out to be a case study in the Israel lobby's antisemitism smear tactics. And, of course, the way in which those tactics are aided by the state-corporate media. It's a lesson that the UK badly needs to learn. Andreas Bàºttner […] | By
(2026-05-01). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-01). US sends 30 planeloads of military equipment to Middle East. newarab.com 
Israel received 6,500 tons of The shipments, which included thousands of ground and air munitions, light armoured utility vehicles, and military trucks, arrived via two cargo ships and several planes. | The equipment was dispersed to various military bases across Israel after its arrival, according to Israeli media. | Amir Baram, Director-General of the Ministry of Defence, said Israel's procurem…
(2026-05-01). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-05-01). Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation. sanews.gov.za Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation | Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026. | Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country's growth and development. | In a statement on Friday, Mnukwa emphasised that Workers' Day serves as a moment to recognise not only the economic contributions of employees, but also their ongoing efforts to build fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. | She reaffirmed th…
(2026-05-01). Planning for Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony. indybay.org Leidesdorff served as U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican California, documented the Bear Flag Revolt, and played a key role in the transition of California during the U.S.—Mexican War. As a businessman, he established major commercial ties across the Pacific Rim and captained the Sitka, the first steamship to navigate the Sacramento River—an achievement memorialized on the California State Seal.
(2026-05-01). Delays in US Visa Program Threaten Arrival of Doctors in Underserved Areas. truthout.org Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter, immigration attorneys say. The waiver program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, allows physicians who aren't U.S. citizens to stay in the… |
(2026-05-01). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.
(2026-05-01). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.
(2026-05-01). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-01). Beijing backs Cuba, Brazil slams BYD slave labour conditions: Latin America relations reads. scmp.com We have selected six of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to China…
(2026-05-01). Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Theories. theintercept.com 
The White House Correspondents' Dinner last weekend became the site of the third failed attempt to This week on the podcast, host Akela Lacy speaks to Raskin about his experience at the dinner an…
(2026-05-01). Jury Acquits Glass House ICE Raid Protester; Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers the acquittal of CSU Channel adjunct professor John Caravello, a report by Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and report on Iran…
(2026-05-01). Greenland and the New Frontier of Eco-Geopolitics. fairobserver.com As the Arctic ice diminishes, Greenland evolves from a "peripheral" region to a focal point in international affairs. It is progressively recognized as a contested area of strategic significance. Previously an inaccessible, icy territory, Greenland now holds a central role in the security considerations of Washington, Brussels, Beijing and Moscow. Greenland is not just entering…
(2026-05-01). to whitewash fascism and Palestinian soccer chief hits out at Israeli delegate at FIFA Congress. haaretz.com Palestinian FA chief Jibril Rajoub rejects FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attempt to broker a handshake with Arab-Israeli official at congress – amid ongoing dispute over West Bank settlement clubs…
(2026-05-01). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-01). Key deadline looms in US-Iran war as conflict drags on. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Antigua and Barbuda Holds Early Elections as PM Browne Seeks Fourth Term. orinocotribune.com Antigua and Barbuda held general elections on Thursday, April 30, to elect 17 members of the House of Representatives, determining the composition of the new government. | The principal parties competing in these elections are the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labor Party (ABLP), the United Progressive Party (UPP), and the Barbuda People's Movement (BPM). | The polling stations opened at 6: 00 am local time, with electoral officials, party representatives, and Commonwealth observers present to oversee the process. Voting concluded at 6: 00 pm. | Current Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who leads the ABLP, is seeking his…
(2026-05-01). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-01). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-01). Senate Democrats voice support for major surge in military spending at Hegseth briefing. wsws.org Leading Senate Democrats called Thursday for a major expansion of US military spending at the testimony by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was briefing the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Trump administration's plans to massively increase military spending.
(2026-05-01). Starbucks Workers United: Madison Strike On MAY 1 (May Day) May 2, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-01). Friday 5/1: Workers Day March Palo Alto. indybay.org Start in front of Tesla showroom in Stanford Shopping Center | Enter mall via Plum Lane and location is straight ahead next to Sephora | We start marching through the mall shortly after gathering at 5pm…
(2026-05-01). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-01). Rev. Stephen Green On Faith, Justice, And The Liberating Gospel Of Jesus. newsone.com : | ✕ | At a time when some weaponize faith for political gain, Rev. Stephen A. Green offers a compelling vision of community, accountability, and radical love through the liberating gospel of Jesus. Serving as senior pastor of During our conversation, Rev. Green merged spiritual conviction with social action in ways that honor the Black church's 200+ year legacy of resistance and resilience. | Rev. Green's journey to th…
(2026-05-01). 'I Set Up a Fake Far-Right News Channel to Interview Reform UK Candidates and This Is What They Told Me'. bylinetimes.com 
Nigel Farage vowed to field candidates in every contested ward in next week's local elections, but this was easier said than done. | The party was forced to resort to increasingly desperate tactics to put Reform names on polling cards: full page adverts in the national press, sending pleading emails to members, and even cold calling journalists (including one Byline Times freelancer) asking them to stand. | Given the national polling, this begs the question of who will soon be running local councils up and down the country, responsible for billions of pounds of public spending. | And do these new candidates kn…
(2026-05-01). NYC Is Finally Talking About 'Deed Theft' After It Ignored Black Homeowners For Decades And Pushed Them Out. newsone.com 
Source: AndreyPopov / Getty | New York City officials are finally moving to On paper, it looks like progress. We're seeing policy attention, press confe…
(2026-05-01). Advocates urge CA to oppose Baby stop expediting oil permits. indybay.org California oil and gas regulators have approved 254 new oil drilling permits in Kern County this year to date, more drilling permits than all of those approved in the last 3 years combined.
(2026-05-01). 5 Black Designers to Watch Out For at the 2026 Met Gala. capitalbnews.org 
Black designers helped shape one of fashion's biggest nights last year, but will their creations get the same red carpet treatment again? The highly anticipated 2026 Met Gala takes place May 4 and is co-chaired by iconic Black women such as Beyoncé and Venus Williams. Misty Copeland, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, A'ja Wilson, and Angela …
(2026-05-01). Axe Drax activists hunt down Drax executives after they dodged AGM. thecanary.co 
At 9am on 30 April, over 20 activists from Axe Drax hunted down Drax's executives to their central London office after they refused to turn up to their own AGM. The activists vaulted the building's barriers and stormed the third floor offices, unfurling banners reading 'Drax Kills', 'Drax is Toxic' and 'Go Breathe Poison, Willard' […] | By
(2026-05-01). New Banksy statue of man blinded by flag draws crowds in London. scmp.com Elusive street artist Banksy on Thursday confirmed he was behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue of a suited man striding into the void while holding a flag that blocks his view. | The monument, which has Banksy's name scrawled on the base, first appeared on Wednesday just off the central street of Pall Mall.
(2026-05-01). Israeli police arrest man suspected of attacking nun near Jerusalem's Old City. newarab.com 
Israeli police said Friday that they arrested a 36-year-old Police said the unnamed man was arrested after the attack Wednesday near David's Tomb — a holy site outside Zion's Gate on the southern side of the Old City — "on suspicion of a racially motivated attack," and remained in custody. | Police video showed the nun bruised and the attacker wearing tzitzit, a fringed undergarment worn by some observant Jewish men. | "A 48-year…
(2026-05-01). Is the Iran War breaking NATO forever? strategic-culture.su By Anatol LIEVEN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trump is lashing out at allies as European partners increasingly turn away from…
(2026-05-01). Palestinian FA chief blasts Israeli VP at FIFA Congress. newarab.com 
Palestinian soccer federation Both men were called to the stand by Infantino put his hand on Rajoub's arm and invited him with a gesture to come closer to Suliman, but…
(2026-05-01). Clashes erupt in Australian town over death of Indigenous girl. geo.tv 
Community unrest outside Alice Springs Hospital, where a 47-year-old man arrested in connection with the alleged killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was taken, in Alice Springs, Australia, April 30, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters
(2026-05-01). Workers the "heartbeat of the economy" sanews.gov.za Workers the "heartbeat of the economy" | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day. | In a statement on Friday, the Minister paid tribute to workers across sectors, describing them as the "heartbeat of the economy" and central to the country's democratic foundation. | She said Workers' Day serves not only as a celebration of past struggles, but as a commitment to ensuring that decent work becomes a reality for all South Africans. | The Minister announced that 2…
(2026-05-01). King Charles' gift amuses Chinese, anti-spy agency makes allegation: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official…
(2026-05-01). Israeli opposition fully expects criminal coalition to do whatever it takes to disrupt the democratic process. haaretz.com The Israeli opposition is preparing for what it sees as the very real possibility that Netanyahu will refuse to recognize the results of the election if he loses ‚ñ Likud officials close to the prime minister understand he will need to bring in some reinforcements to win ‚ñ President Herzog will need to be highly creative to free Netanyahu the defendant from his trial – and to free Israelis from him…
(2026-05-01). Democracy's Creed: Inspiring Words, Silenced Voices. fairobserver.com When citing famous historical quotes that have had a deep influence on the way we all think about democratic institutions as well as democracy itself, it may sound like captious quibbling to point to a problem with the use of prepositions. Who hasn't been inspired by US President Abraham Lincoln's elegant assessment of democracy in…
(2026-05-01). Campaign begins for meetings on 100 years since British General Strike. wsws.org Reports from SEP branches in London, Sheffield and Inverness are featured.
(2026-05-01). The Dark Side of the Data Center Boom. scheerpost.com The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don't just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil. Melissa Garriga OtherWords Across the country, resistance to data centers is rising even as plans are steadily being made to build new ones. According to the Pew Research Center, a …
(2026-05-01). Motorcycle rally held in Iran to protest damage to cultural heritage sites. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A two-day motorcycle rally was launched in Iran on Thursday to protest damage to historical sites during recent military strikes, with participants set to gather at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, a landmark reported to have been affected.
(2026-05-01). Kurdish militant says Turkey stalled peace talks over reforms. newarab.com 
A peace initiative to end He and another officials with the group accused Ankara of failing to enact legal and political reforms needed to move the process forward, contradicting recent optimistic statements by Murat…
(2026-05-01). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-01). Iran has damaged majority of US military sites in Mideast, CNN reveals. tehrantimes.com At least 16 American military sites have been damaged in Iranian strikes, making up the majority of U.S. positions in the Middle East, a new CNN investigation can reveal.
(2026-05-01). Speech of Vatan Party at the founding congress of SOVINTERN. unitedworldint.com 
Speech held by Secretary General of the Vatan Party, àñzgàºr Bursalƒ±, in Moscow, Russia. From 25 to 29 April 2026, the first international forum of SOVINTERN was held in Moscow under the leadership of the A Just Russia Party, with the participation of numerous partner parties and organizations. Bringing together more than 200 participants representing …
(2026-05-01). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-01). Exaggerated Claims about Latino Migration to US by White Nationalists. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-05-01). US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals. al-monitor.com By Nate RaymondMay 1 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from moving ahead next week with plans to end temporary legal protections that have allowed more than 2,800 people from Yemen to live and work in the United States.U.S. District Judge Dale Ho in Manhattan issued the order at the behest of a group of Yemeni nationals who had sued over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to strip them effective Monday of the Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, they were previously granted.
(2026-05-01). Plane crash in US Texas state kills all 5 on board. scmp.com A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said on Friday. | The crash happened on Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65km) southwest of Austin, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said on social media. | The Federal Aviation Administration said the Cessna 421C crashed around 11.25pm with five people on board. It said the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
(2026-05-01). Dr Abu Safiya's son fears for his father's safety in detention. newarab.com 
Ilyas Abu Safiya, the son of renowned Palestinian doctor Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, is calling for his father's release after an Israeli court "We cry, we suffer, we fear for the fate of my father, who is tortured without charge," Ilyas Abu Safiya tells The New Arab. | "His only charge is that he saved lives and children, did not let them down." | The Beersheba District Court approved the extension without filing any charges and rejected t…
(2026-05-01). Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires. aljazeera.com Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
(2026-05-01). Grid Balancing Costs Set to Rise To £8 Billion By 2030. wattsupwiththat.com Nobody in their right mind would have designed such a system. Unfortunately by the time of the next election, most of the damage will be irreversible.
(2026-05-01). Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up. al-monitor.com By Felix LightASHGABAT, May 2 (Reuters) – From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.In Berlin or San Francisco, this would be an everyday scene, but here in the capital of Turkmenistan, which is widely seen as one of the world's most isolated and secretive countries, his business appears pretty ground-breaking.
(2026-05-01). It's Time for Texas to Get Competitive on Transmission Development. wattsupwiththat.com "Competition on its worst day is better than regulation on its best day."
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). Pakistan's successful US-Iran mediation reflects South Asia rise. newarab.com 
The extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reached on 8 April 2026 through Pakistani This is unfolding against a growing overlap between the two regions, particularly in the security and defence spheres and underscores ongoing reconfiguration of regional roles. At the s…
(2026-05-01). We must save Sebastia from Israeli occupation, before it is too late. thecanary.co 
The historic Palestinian town of Sebastia, not far from Nablus in the Northern West Bank, is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the occupied territory. The town is an important destination for Christian and Muslim pilgrims, as St John the Baptist — known as the Prophet Yahya in Islam — […] | By
(2026-05-01). Interview with José Ramón Cabañas / Dialogue with the U.S. is possible, but our system is not negotiable. radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. | José Ramón Cabañas has served as Deputy Director for the United States and Canada, Director of Consular Affairs and Cuban Residents Abroad, Director of Document Management, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. | He was the head of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, DC and, in 2015, when the Interests Section became an embassy, José Ramón Cabañas…
(2026-05-01). From Springfield, Ohio, to the Supreme Court: A Pastor's Fight to Protect TPS for Haitians. democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on President Trump's push to strip temporary protected status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians living in the United States. The TPS program grants protection from deportation and work authorization to immigrants whose home countries are deemed unsafe to return to, most often because of war or natural disaster. The case could ultimately have ramifications for more than 1 million TPS holders from over a dozen countries. | TPS holders from Haiti and Syria say their countries remain unsafe and that DHS did not follow proper procedure. The lawsuit brought b…
(2026-05-01). El progresismo internacional se organiza en Moscú bajo los ideales de Fidel. cubadebate.cu El mundo empieza a organizarse ante la cruzada estadounidense y la de sus aliados contra los desalineados con su proyecto hegemónico unilateral, un modelo que, a diferencia de la propuesta del multilateralismo, solo responde a los intereses de las élites atrincheradas en Washington y otras capitales occidentales.
(2026-05-01). Sabor y tradición: Bacán, arroz con coco y filete de pescado con coco. cubadebate.cu La cocina cubana es expresión de identidad y memoria, donde cada región aporta sabores y tradiciones propias. Baracoa destaca por el uso del coco y la influencia franco-haitiana, que definen platos emblemáticos de su cultura culinaria. Hoy les propongo bacán, arroz con coco y filete de pescado con coco.
(2026-05-01). Honduras: Audios revelan complot entre Israel y EEUU para el regreso de Hernández a la presidencia. cubadebate.cu Audios de WhatsApp, Signal y Telegram publicados en exclusiva por Canal RED y "Hondurasgate" destapan una operación de corrupción e injerencia política en Honduras, con la participación de Trump y Netanyahu. EE.UU e Israel pretenden la construcción de una nueva base militar y que Honduras diseñe una ley a su medida para incentivar la inversión en inteligencia artificial.
(2026-05-01). The Guardian: Los más pobres sufrirán las consecuencias de las presiones de EEUU para impedir que Cuba envíe médicos a países vecinos. cubadebate.cu Novlyn Ebanks, de 73 años, tenía previsto recibir gratuitamente la cirugía ocular que necesitaba en el hospital St. Joseph de Kingston. Pero en marzo, tras la decisión unilateral de Jamaica de poner fin al acuerdo de cooperación de casi 30 años con Cuba, ya no pudo programar el procedimiento. El centro de oftalmología del hospital estaba atendido principalmente por médicos cubanos.
(2026-05-01). Informan tratamiento laboral y salarial para este Primero de Mayo. cubadebate.cu El 1 de mayo es un día de conmemoración nacional para celebrar el "Día Internacional de los Trabajadores", conforme lo previsto en el artículo 94 de la Ley 116, Código de Trabajo. Este viernes recesan las actividades laborales, excepto las relacionadas con la zafra y otros trabajos agrícolas urgentes, industrias de procesos de producción continua, servicios y labores inaplazables.
(2026-05-01). Ante el persistente shock energético en Cuba, salvar vidas no puede esperar. cubadebate.cu A cuatro meses del agravamiento de la crisis energética en Cuba, sus consecuencias siguen marcando el ritmo de la vida cotidiana. Los hospitales reducen sus operaciones. No se trata de un asunto político. Es sobre todo un tema humano. Detrás de cada cifra hay familias cuyos planes han sido interrumpidos y cuya resiliencia se pone a prueba cada día.
(2026-05-01). Cuba: Aquel Primero de Mayo de 1963. cubadebate.cu °Fidel Castro estaba hablando, por vez primera, desde la Plaza Roja de Moscú, en la Unión Soviética! aquel Primero de Mayo de 1963, día del proletariado mundial. Y expresó: "Tengo una enorme impresión por el desfile y las manifestaciones de cariño y amistad sincera de los soviéticos hacia la Cuba revolucionaria. °Viva personificación del internacionalismo proletario!".
(2026-05-01). Pesista cubana Marifelix Sarría conquista tres medallas en el Campeonato Panamericano de Panamá 2026. cubadebate.cu La cubana subtitular mundial Marifelix Sarría, de la división de +86 kilogramos, conquistó hoy medallas de oro, plata y bronce en el Campeonato Panamericano de Levantamiento de Pesas de Panamá 2026. La corona llegó en el ejercicio de envión, en el que realizó un primer intento válido sobre 156 kilogramos y luego dominó los 161.
(2026-05-01). "No van a amedrentarnos" : Bruno Rodríguez ante decreto de Trump para ampliar medidas coercitivas contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, rechazó este viernes las nuevas medidas coercitivas unilaterales adoptadas por el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la Mayor de las Antillas. "Rechazamos firmemente las recientes medidas coercitivas unilaterales adoptadas por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos", escribió el canciller.
(2026-05-01). Trump firma nueva orden ejecutiva para ampliar medidas coercitivas contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente ‚Å de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmó este viernes una orden ejecutiva para imponer nuevas medidas coercitivas ilegales contra Cuba. Las nuevas medidas unilaterales y abusivas están destinadas a aumentar la presión sobre la isla en medio del mayor recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero, y del cerco energético decretado a finales de enero.
(2026-05-01). I 5 errori di Orbán e dei populisti europei. strategic-culture.su Se i populisti non correggeranno i propri difetti strutturali, rimarranno un movimento di protesta piuttosto che una soluzione politica definitiva. | Segue nostro Il fenomeno politico contemporaneo più significativo in Europa è l'ascesa del cosiddetto ´populismo ª (talvolta definito anche ´sovranismo ª), che trae origine da quella che i media egemonici etichettano come ´estrema destra ª. In pratica, in ge…