(2026-05-09). Israel's Atrocities in Lebanon are normalizing War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-05-09). Israel-Made Famine Pushes Palestinian Women, Children Into Malnutrition. popularresistance.org On 7 May, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) disclosed data indicating that Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has led to severe malnutrition among pregnant women, newborns, and infants, with a significant increase in deaths and premature births during times of intensified siege. | "The malnutrition crisis is entirely manufactured. Before the war, malnutrition in Gaza was almost non-existent," MSF medical adviser Mercè Rocaspana revealed. | "For two and a half years, the systematic blockade to humanitarian aid and commercial goods, on top of insecurity, have severely restricted access to food and clean water.
(2026-05-09). Copenhagen's City Govt. Limits Elderly to Tiny Servings of Delicious, Nutritious Meat. wattsupwiththat.com they have weaponized the green agenda against the elderly residents who built the civilization these eco-warriors now seek to dismantle, one beef patty at a time.
(2026-05-09). After Hormuz, Gulf Security Cannot Survive on Deterrence Alone. moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has rarely been spoken about outside of emergency language: naval escorts, insurance rates, oil prices, missile ranges, LNG disruption and freedom of navigation. We should have the former, but we need the latter as well. Framing the issue through that vocabulary is necessary but insufficient. It frames the Gulf through the …
(2026-05-09). The Sovereignty Paradox: ASEAN's Energy Transition and the Region's Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that opened in the Philippines on 7 May 2026 placed energy security at the center of the regional agenda. With oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted by the Iran war, leaders pushed for faster ratification of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement and renewed calls …
(2026-05-09). Venezuela: Record High Electricity Demand Causes Increasing Outages. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, May 7, Venezuela's electricity demand reached a milestone of a record 15,579 megawatts (MW), the highest in the last nine years. This was announced by the government in a statement, which specified that "this record surpasses levels from nearly a decade ago, a result of continued high temperatures and sustained economic growth." | In response to this situation, the statement released by Public Works Minister Juan José Ramírez announced that the government "continues to deploy its technical teams to implement stabilization and protection measures for the National Electric System to ensure the stabil…
(2026-05-09). How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement. portside.org How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement |
(2026-05-08). Pentagon begins release of 'never-before-seen' UFO files. ecns.cn The Pentagon on Friday began the release of "never-before-seen" files on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
(2026-05-09). Catfish Farmers, Undertakers, Miners Helped Bring About Major EPA Deregulation. wattsupwiththat.com EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi issued a memo on April 27 ending the 1985 Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) method of classifying hazardous chemicals. Numerous stakeholders have criticized IRIS for dramatically overestimating the toxicity for certain industry-specific compounds to many business' detriment. (RELATED: America Just Made Its Biggest Critical Mineral Find In Years — But There's A Problem)…
(2026-05-09). Has China just ended the end of history? scmp.com You can perhaps judge the rise and decline of a society by the quality of its public intellectuals. In the last century, the United States had some genuinely great thinkers such as Walter Lippmann and Hannah Arendt who addressed a literate public while producing enduring works that can still be read today with great benefit. | Now you have people like Francis Fukuyama and Sam Harris who may be studied in the future more as a symptom of their society. A podcast between the two last month went viral…
(2026-05-09). Have your say on digital identity draft regulations. sanews.gov.za Have your say on digital identity draft regulations | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. | The draft regulations are designed to create the required regulatory framework for the introduction of a cutting-edge Digital Identity system in South Africa. | According to the Department of Home Affairs, the draft regulations propose the creation of secure Digital Identity credentials that will co-exist alongside the department's physical products. | "This will enable citizens to store, access a…
(2026-05-09). Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars. portside.org Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars |
(2026-05-08). Beijing says 'mutual respect' underpins China—France ties. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday that the foundation of China-France relations lies in solid political mutual trust, and the key is mutual respect for each other's core interests when meeting with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French President in Beijing.
(2026-05-09). Can China use its Huge Economy to break US Sanctions? juancole.com
(2026-05-09). After Iran war 'defeat', Trump loses big battle in US: Blow after oil shock to cost him midterms. hindustantimes.com After what critics call a defeat in the Iran war, Trump is now hit by a legal defeat at home. A U.S. trade court has ruled his 10% "universal" import tariff unlawful for key plaintiffs, following an earlier Supreme Court slap‚Äëdown, even as high petrol prices and inflation haunt his record‚Äëhigh stock market boasts.
(2026-05-09). Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026 |
(2026-05-09). Water users called to register user information. sanews.gov.za Water users called to register user information | Water users across the country have been urged by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to register or update their water use information in order to strengthen the management and protection of the country's water resources. | The DWS said accurate registration allows both the department and Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) to determine who is using water, where it is being used, how much is consumed, and for what purposes. | "This is critical to ensuring sustainable, equitable and efficient allocation of water, while supporting economic growth, develop…
(2026-05-09). Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heat wave. scmp.com Mexican authorities have announced that the school year will end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. | Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heatwave affecting several states.
(2026-05-09). Why OPEC's Foundational Conditions No Longer Hold for the UAE. moderndiplomacy.eu The institutions that govern producer cartels rest on a set of conditions that are usually invisible because they hold uniformly across the membership. When those conditions diverge, when fiscal bases stop tracking the same constraint, when monetization horizons drift apart, when one member begins extracting rent from another's logistics, the cartel does not collapse so …
(2026-05-08). China unveils guidelines to regulate, boost innovative development of AI agents. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have issued implementation guidelines to promote the standardized application and innovative development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, amid the country's accelerated push to advance the "AI plus" action.
(2026-05-09). Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables. portside.org Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables |
(2026-05-09). Far-right Reform UK benefits from the electoral collapse of Britain's Labour Party—what way forward for the working class? wsws.org Labour has been haemorrhaging support since Tony Blair, but what has really given Reform UK its head is the repeated sabotage of the striving by workers for a left-wing alternative.
(2026-05-09). United flight attendants vote on second contract, as Spirit collapse signals industry-wide crisis. wsws.org Workers rejected the first tentative agreement last July by 71 percent on a 92 percent turnout.
(2026-05-09). Australia: Earthquake near Newmont's Cadia Valley mine trapped workers underground for 10 hours. wsws.org Residents of nearby Orange have raised concerns mining activity contributed to the most powerful seismic event ever recorded in the region.
(2026-05-09). Sri Lanka: Government May Day rallies promote lies, austerity and autocratic rule. wsws.org President Dissanayake's claims to head "a workers' government" are absurd. The JVP/NPP presides over a capitalist government carrying out sweeping attacks on workers and the poor, including higher taxes, higher prices and wholesale privatization.
(2026-05-08). 28th China Beijing Int'l High-tech Expo opens. ecns.cn The 28th China Beijing International High-tech Expo opened on Friday in Beijing and will last until Sunday, attracting more than 800 exhibitors from home and abroad.
(2026-05-09). Australia: Coal mine company handed small fine for "alarming" death of worker. wsws.org A judge fined the company just $7 million for industrial manslaughter over the preventable death of an underground coal worker in Queensland.
(2026-05-09). Did Scotus Just Do Us A Favor By Elucidating The Lies Of 'America?'. popularresistance.org While writing this piece, I could already hear the reactionaries – many of them Black and subscribers to the Black MISleadership, Petty Bourgeois Class newsletter, many still refusing to emancipate themselves from the Democrat Party plantation and many who act as willing vanguards and public advocates for it – castigating a position that questions the larger futility of Black people voting in the United States as it pertains to the larger question of our collective liberation from the domestic colonialism/imperialism imposed on us by the grander dictatorship and tyranny of racial capitalism.
(2026-05-09). Over A Billion People In The World Live With Disabilities. popularresistance.org Disability is not merely a biological condition; it is shaped by the interaction between impairment and the world around it: by the broken road that prevents a wheelchair from moving forward, by the clinic or hospital that charges fees before offering care, by the classroom that excludes the child who learns differently, by the war that shatters bodies, and by the economy that abandons those it deems 'unproductive'. Disability is not simply a restriction resulting from an impairment, but a collision between impairment, social barriers, and injustice.
(2026-05-09). Woman journalist victim in Pakistan takes action against online harassment. globalvoices.org 
Pakistani journalist fights an online battle as US and Iran struggle to achieve pieceGlobal Voices A war that began between the United States and Iran on February 28 led to a two-week ceasefire on April 8,
(2026-05-09). Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand. aljazeera.com Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
(2026-05-09). Investors have worries about Trump's pick for Fed chair. Should they? scmp.com In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world's foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their "full solidarity" with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. | "The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve," they wrote.
(2026-05-08). Chinese company offers free art education for 400 Brazilian children. ecns.cn A Chinese company has launched a program in Brazil will provide 400 free enrollment spots for children from disadvantaged families, including 300 places for percussion and vocal music courses and 100 places for classical ballet classes.
(2026-05-09). The Myth of Easy Escalation Between Nuclear Powers. moderndiplomacy.eu For years, strategic analysts in South Asia and beyond have spoken with growing confidence about the possibility of "limited war" between nuclear powers. The theory was seductive in its simplicity: nuclear weapons, by making total war unthinkable, would create space for carefully calibrated conventional conflict beneath the atomic threshold. Precision strikes could be contained. Escalation …
(2026-05-09). Mass opposition among Nexteer workers to second sellout tentative agreement. wsws.org Nexteer workers in Saginaw, Michigan, are determined to vote down a second pro-company tentative agreement handed to them by the UAW Local 699 leadership just five weeks after they rejected an initial TA by 96.2 percent on April 2.
(2026-05-09). ONU: Expertos instan a EE.UU. a cesar bloqueo energético contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Expertos de Naciones Unidas advirtieron que la orden ejecutiva emitida el 29 de enero por el presidente de Estados Unidos, que impone un bloqueo de combustible a Cuba, constituye una "asfixia energética" con severas consecuencias para los derechos humanos y el desarrollo del país. | El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba precisó desde su perfil en Facebook, que los relatores especiales Surya Deva, Sofía Monsalve Suárez y Pedro Arrojo-Agudo declararon que la medida priva a la población de la energía necesaria para el funcionamiento de servicios esenciales, afectando los derechos a la alimentación, la salud, la educ…
(2026-05-09). Jefe de la diplomacia cubana acusa en medio estadounidense agresión de Washington. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denunció en entrevista con el medio ABC la agresión multidimensional que enfrenta la isla por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, con graves daños a la población. | En su cuenta en X, el canciller señaló que en el diálogo abundó sobre la política de Washington hacia La Habana, que se manifiesta especialmente con el cerco energético y la Orden Ejecutiva con medidas coercitivas secundarias del pasado 1 de mayo. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana reiteró la disposición de su país al diálogo con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, siempre sobre la bas…
(2026-05-09). Aduana de Cuba detecta intento de introducir metanfetaminas en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Aduana General de la República de Cuba frustró un nuevo intento de introducir drogas sintéticas (metanfetaminas), por el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana, informó Wiliam Pérez González, vicejefe primero de la institución. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el directivo precisó que la sustancia ilícita se ocultó en varios paquetes de palomitas de maíz dentro de un equipaje. | Explicó que esta modalidad buscaba aprovechar mercancías comprendidas en las exenciones arancelarias vigentes, con el propósito de evadir los controles de frontera. | Pérez González reconoció que la detección fue posible…
(2026-05-09). FITCuba 2026: El turismo seguirá siendo un motor de desarrollo económico, social y cultural. radiohc.cu La 44 Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba (FITCuba 2026) cerró este viernes con la esperanza de la recuperación de la industria de los viajes en este archipiélago. | El ministro cubano de Turismo, Juan Carlos García clausuró la reunión virtual mediante la red social Youtube, y mostró satisfacción por su realización en la que tomaron parte más de mil profesionales, además de aparecer 120 stands digitales, de diferentes naciones. | Señaló que "esta feria resultó una gran oportunidad para tratar con profesionales de la industria turística de todos los rincones del mundo interesados en Cuba". | La reunión se desar…
(2026-05-09). Canciller de Cuba denuncia cinismo de Marco Rubio en recientes declaraciones. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla calificó este viernes de fábula la supuesta oferta del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de una ayuda humanitaria de 100 millones de dólares al pueblo cubano, y denunció que el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, recurre a la mentira para justificar el criminal atropello contra su país. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el canciller recordó que lo que sí es información pública son las cifras millonarias del daño causado por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a la mayor isla de las Antillas.Conoce él, ta…
(2026-05-09). Haitians Demand New Government Amid Protest, Increasing Energy Costs. popularresistance.org Increasing protests in Haiti have laid bare the deep discontent of the population with the unelected government of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, backed by the US regime. | Demonstrations have intensified since May 1—International Workers' Day—and have been marked by demands for an increase in salaries to cover the increasing costs of living, for maintenance of crumbling infrastructure, and for improvements in citizens' quality of life, as well as calls for the de facto government's resignation, among other grievances. | Demonstrations were sparked by a drastic increase in oil prices announced by the unelecte…
(2026-05-08). How China Wins At The United Nations Without Really Trying. popularresistance.org When Fu Cong, China's ambassador to the United Nations, was asked whether Beijing intended to fill the financial and other voids left by Washington in the multilateral system, he said that China was already the "de facto" No. 1 contributor to the U.N. regular budget and had no interest in replacing the United States. | Over the last 15 months, the Trump administration has cut funding to several U.N. agencies, withdrawn from numerous international bodies and treaties, made token payments toward its mandated dues and pushed consistently for narrower, cheaper peacekeeping mandates.
(2026-05-08). Trump knows he lost the Iran war, and is now desperate to find a way out. mondoweiss.net 
Recent U.S. moves indicate that Donald Trump has finally recognized the disastrous mistake he made by listening to Benjamin Netanyahu and launching the war on Iran. Now he is looking to cut a deal, but Israel won't make it easy.
(2026-05-08). Despite Ceasefire, Israel Continues to Expand Occupation of Southern Lebanon. truthout.org On April 17, Zahra al-Qusaybi woke up to news of a ceasefire in Lebanon. For six weeks, she and her two adult daughters had languished in a crowded school shelter in Saida, a city 27 miles south of the capital Beirut. They were among 1.1 million people uprooted from their homes when Israel escalated its war on Lebanon on March 2, ostensibly to disarm the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. |
(2026-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Downplays Renewed U.S. Strikes on Iran as "Just a Love Tap" and Claims Ceasefire Is Holding, UAE Expels Pakistani Workers as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Leaves 20,000 Sailors Stranded, Israeli Attacks Kill 12 in Lebanon, Including Paramedic and Two Children, U.S. Imposes More Sanctions on Cuba as Brazil's President Says Trump Ruled Out Military Action, Dozens Killed as al-Qaeda-Linked Insurgents Attack Villages in Mali, Tennessee Republicans Approve New Congressional Map Diluting Power of Black Voters, New York to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks and Raiding Schools, Hospitals or Churches, Ch…
(2026-05-08). US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament. scmp.com The United States will host two days of intensive talks between Israel and Lebanon next week in a renewed push for a broader peace and security arrangement, according to a US State Department statement released on Friday. | The talks, scheduled for May 14 and 15, will build on a previous round held on April 23 that Washington said was led personally by US President Donald Trump.
(2026-05-08). Israeli strike in Lebanon kills emergency worker. newarab.com 
A Lebanese emergency worker was killed in a targeted Israel has mounted daily attacks across the country in violation of the ceasefire that was supposed to halt In a statement, Lebanon's civil defence said a rescuer was killed "as a result of an Israeli strike that targeted him" on a road in the south. | Israeli forces have…
(2026-05-08). Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way. portside.org Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way |
(2026-05-08). 'Stop bankrolling genocide': Palestine activists target Barclays. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists disrupted Barclays' Annual General Meeting in London on Thursday in protest against Demonstrators accused the banking giant of "bankrolling genocide" and demanded it end its role as a "primary dealer" in Israeli government bonds and halt investments and loans to arms companies supplying Israel. | According to reports from inside the meeting, Barclays chairman Nigel Higgins was repeatedly interrupted during his opening rema…
(2026-05-08). A Taste for Genocide: Why the West Can't Shake Its Most Violent Habits. fairobserver.com On February 27, I began my The Devil's Advocate column with this statement: "Europe finds itself submerged in a deepening crisis, financial, social and political." The next day, as everyone now knows, things got significantly worse. That was the day that saw the opening salvo of what future historians may end up describing as the…
(2026-05-08). Zionist lobby forces cancellation of "Drawings Against Genocide" thecanary.co 
The pro-Israel lobby group, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), has struck again. Another event censored and shut down with its familiar playbook of intimidation to silence any criticism of Israel. 'Drawings Against Genocide' The London gallery hosting British artist Matthew Collings' exhibition "Drawings Against Genocide" was forced to cancel the show just three days after […] | By
(2026-05-08). Friday 5/8: Weekly "NAG" Friday Protest: Israeli Consulate – Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-05-08). Palestinian Supporters Attacked By Cops At Stolen Land Sale. popularresistance.org May 5 — New York City police attacked people protesting illegal sales of stolen Palestinian land. Officers used pepper spray and kettled demonstrators. Some of these cops were trained by the Zionist state's military, who've committed genocide in Gaza. | The protest was called by PAL-Awda NY/NJ, which has long been campaigning against these illegal land sales. Members of Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine, CUNY 4 Palestine and other groups also participated. | The stolen land sale had been condemned by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose election campaign featured support for Palestinian rights.
(2026-05-08). Why the scandal won't go away—Epstein's emails reveal the sordid roots of our increasingly extractive economy. therealnews.com 
The press conference for Epstein survivors we covered earlier this year felt claustrophobic. | It was the afternoon before President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in February. The women who had suffered at the hands of the world's most infamous predator were crammed into a small meeting room in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC. | They had gathered to demand acknowledgement that evening from both Congress and the President. The venue was so tiny, there was barely room for the survivors to gather around the podium. | The assemblage stood in stark contrast to what we found in the ema…
(2026-05-08). Trump's Attack On Science Escalates With Firing Of National Science Board. popularresistance.org Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration's relentless war on the U.S.'s scientific infrastructure has picked up speed. | The New York Times's Lisa Friedman reported in late April that over the past months, more than 1,500 top scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development have either been laid off, pushed into early retirement, or reassigned to desk jobs that have nothing to do with their field of expertise. Friedman's article referenced a medical doctor with a specialty in lung disease being reassigned to a financial job and an epidemiologist being moved ove…
(2026-05-08). US resumes strikes on Iran, as Trump threatens further escalation. wsws.org US forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after sending three US Navy destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since February.
(2026-05-08). Iran Forces US Destroyers Retreat Following Attack on Iranian Tanker. orinocotribune.com Iranian media reports that American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz fled toward the Sea of Oman after coming under attack in response to the aggression against Iranian assets. | Iranian State TV, citing an informed military source, reported that hostile forces near the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following a US attack on an Iranian oil tanker. | According to the source, the attack Concurrently, Tasnim News Age…
(2026-05-08). OPEC Oil Production Falls to 36-Year Low due to US-Israeli War on Iran. orinocotribune.com The crude oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has fallen to the lowest level in 36 years due to the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran, reported Bloomberg. | The organization—currently composed of Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, and Nigeria, following the departure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this month— has seen its activities affected by the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. | With the exports of the Gulf countries seriousl…
(2026-05-08). China's shipping firms brace for a new 'era of chaos' as Iran war drags on. scmp.com China's shipping giants are bracing for a harsh new reality of persistent global volatility, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz shifts from being a problem of transit delays to a hard volume shock. | With the crucial energy corridor still paralysed as the US-Israel war on Iran drags on with no clear end in sight, China's state-backed shipping majors are doubling down on long-term contracts and creating new multimodal routes in an attempt to hedge against future shocks.
(2026-05-08). "Absolutely Vulnerable" : Over 20,000 Global South Ship Workers Stranded at Sea Due to Iran War. democracynow.org 
As Iran and the United States maintain rival blockades on the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, we look at the more than 20,000 seafarers stranded on commercial ships since the outbreak of the war and unable to move out of the region. These maritime workers are often working-class men from developing countries across the Global South who form the crews on about 1,500 oil tankers, cargo ships and other vessels currently stuck on the water. Unpaid for several weeks, they lack the visas to disembark in any of the Gulf countries near the ships. | "There is lack of food, there is lack of provisions, there…
(2026-05-08). China Grows 5%—But Fears a Trump-Caused Hormuz Shock. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Although Asian economies have been the first to feel the cut-off in petroleum from the Strait of Hormuz, China has so far weathered the resultant energy crisis. | In fact, China's economy
(2026-05-08). US Project Freedom Fell Apart After 'Backlash' From Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. popularresistance.org Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended US access to their military sites in opposition to Washington's so-called Project Freedom, according to a 6 May report by NBC News. | "Trump's abrupt reversal on his plan to help ships go through the Strait of Hormuz came after [Saudi Arabia] suspended the US military's ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation," two US officials told the US outlet. The officials said Washington's Persian Gulf allies were "surprised" by Trump's announcement of Project Freedom over the weekend, which the US leader framed as a means of breaking Iran's control over the Strait…
(2026-05-08). 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.
(2026-05-08). Chinese foreign ministry confirms Marshall Islands-flagged vessel with Chinese crew attacked near Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The vessel that was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday was Marshall Islands-flagged with Chinese crew on board, and there are no reports of casualties so far, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian confirmed on Friday.
(2026-05-08). European war flotilla en route to the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org The mission is neither peaceful nor neutral. The former colonial powers France and Britain are pursuing their own imperialist interests in the Middle East, which do not align with those of the US. The same applies to Germany and the European Union.
(2026-05-08). Kurds caught in the Middle of Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com ( Rojava's Kurds spent years fighting…
(2026-05-08). New $270 million Israeli-only roads project in the West Bank is Netanyahu's latest bid to impose de facto annexation. mondoweiss.net 
After failing to dismantle Hamas, destroy Hezbollah, topple the Iranian government, or redraw the Middle East, Netanyahu and his allies have only one thing left to show for their time in power: the de facto annexation of the West Bank.
(2026-05-08). F/A-18 Super Hornet Drops Bombs Down Smoke Stacks Of Iranian Tankers Running Blockade (Updated). twz.com 
The attack comes as the UAE claims it was struck again by Iran and hours after the U.S. and Iran exchanged blows.
(2026-05-08). US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz despite ongoing ceasefire. geo.tv 
A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021. — Reuters Iran says struck US vessels after US attacks on ships and Iranian territory.US says Iran launched missiles,…
(2026-05-08). 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.
(2026-05-08). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Now, it is being rebuilt to last.
(2026-05-08). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez: 'Stop the Lies About Medicines Bought From the US'. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has reported that the nation has successfully distributed 47% of the medicines sent in recent months by the US empire, in accordance with existing healthcare agreements made between the nations. She pointed out that the supplies provided by the US represent only 4% of the monthly allocation that the Venezuelan government itself distributes to hospitals and health centers, amidst the severe blockade that US imperialism maintains against Venezuela. | The points made by the acting president this Wednesday, May 6, were intended to dismantle a campaign promoted by far-right…
(2026-05-08). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Second Phase of Pilgrimage Against Sanctions Will Deepen Conversation With the People (+CITGO). orinocotribune.com The general secretary of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, announced the start of the second phase of the national pilgrimage for peace and against sanctions, with the aim of strengthening direct dialogue with the people and consolidating national unity. | During the 569th edition of his program Con el Mazo Dando on Wednesday, May 6, Cabello explained that this new phase will begin with the productive sector and will progressively extend to women, workers, youth, farmers, students, and religious communities. | Assessing the first stage of the pilgrimage, he called the experi…
(2026-05-08). Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday. aljazeera.com Britain's famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
(2026-05-08). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-08). What Is Behind Turkey's Pursuit Of An ICBM. twz.com 
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus scare on cruise ship: 2 Indians among crew as WHO confirms cases, 3 dead. ptcnews.tv Hantavirus scare on MV Hondius: A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard the Dutch expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius has raised global health concerns, with at least two Indian nationals among the crew members, according to international media reports.The luxury vessel, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, set sail from Argentina on April 1 and is scheduled to arrive at Spain's Canary Islands on May 10. At the start of the voyage, around 150 passengers and crew members representing 28 nationalities were onboard. However, several passengers disembarked during a stop at Saint Helena island on April 24.Reports ind…
(2026-05-08). 'No kings in Wilmington': Fight over party representation on City Council heightened with move to oust former Republican. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Wilmington City Council voted Thursday night to remove a fellow council member after he switched parties earlier this year. | Council President Ernest "Trippy" Congo had threatened to oust fellow member James Spadola for months before this week's vote for switching from Republican to Democrat last October. | Thursday's vote was 8-to-1 with Congo and Council members Coby Owens, Alexander Hackett, ShaneÃÅ Darby, Zanthia Oliver, Chris Johnson, Christian Willauer an…
(2026-05-08). Nexteer workers: Vote "No" on the new sellout contract! Join the Rank-and-File Committee to prepare strike action! wsws.org The new Nexteer tentative agreement expands the tier system and maintains poverty wages as in the first TA, which workers voted down by 96 percent. Workers should reject it, dismiss the bargaining committee, and prepare to strike.
(2026-05-08). Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur. portside.org Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur |
(2026-05-08). TVNZ's 'first wahine MƒÅori' political editor Maiki Sherman resigns. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that today, Friday, was her last day at TVNZ. The broadcaster confirmed Maiki Sherman had resigned from her role. "As the first wahine MƒÅori to lead 1News' political team, Maiki has made a significant contribution to our journalism," TVNZ said in a…
(2026-05-08). Libya's largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting. aljazeera.com Zawiya refinery shut down in 'precautionary measure' as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.
(2026-05-08). Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Democrats' Redistricting Effort. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The hits really don't stop coming. As if the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act last week wasn't bad enough, on Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the state's Democratic-led redistricting effort was unconstitutional. |
(2026-05-08). Kamala Harris Reportedly Not Opposed to Releasing DNC's Secret 2024 Autopsy. progressivehub.net JESSICA CORBETT | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-08). Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. China. wattsupwiththat.com Turner said that for too long, climate has "served as a shield," in which imputed good intentions can mask backscratching and failure.
(2026-05-08). Pentagon releases new files on UFOs, praises Trump's 'transparency' push. scmp.com The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on "unidentified anomalous phenomena" (UAP). | Besides the Pentagon, the effort is led by the White House, the director of national intelligence, the Energy Department, Nasa and the FBI.
(2026-05-08). Detroit, May 16, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! Hear from MN, WI Detroit Organizers, Help Build for Post May Day Actions! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). Brussels: Fourth edition of Resistance Festival opens this weekend to mark 78 years of Palestinian Resistance. samidoun.net 
The Resistance Festival in Brussels, Belgium, will open its doors for its fourth edition today, Friday, 8 May, for a series of performances, discussions, sports activities and demonstrations stretching through Saturday, 10 May. The annual festival celebrates the resistance of the Palestinian people while commemorating 78 years of ongoing Nakba, marking the Day of Palestinian …
(2026-05-08). Naan coffee: Xinjiang cuisine winning over Beijing. ecns.cn Some Western media, turning a blind eye to the facts, have deliberately spread false claims of "cultural eradication" in an attempt to tarnish Xinjiang and distort China's image.
(2026-05-08). A revealing report on the rise and rise of private credit. wsws.org Financial authorities are largely in the dark about the operations and risk factors associated with private credit, which has undergone explosive growth in the recent period.
(2026-05-08). How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League? aljazeera.com Manchester City face Brentford on Saturday, while Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday in red-hot Premier League race.
(2026-05-08). UK PM Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour election losses. newarab.com 
UK leader Keir Starmer said Friday he took responsibility for "very tough" local election results that saw the hard-right make big gains, but vowed to carry on as prime minister. | "I'm not going to walk away and plunge the country into chaos," Starmer said, after his ruling Labour party lost hundreds of councillors in England. | Labour was also braced for humiliating results in voting for devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales due to be announced later. | "The results are tough, they are very tough, and there's no sugarcoating it," Starmer said. | "We have lost brilliant Labour representatives across the cou…
(2026-05-08). Starmer promises not to plunge the country into chaos too late buddy! thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is refusing to quit after dire results for Labour at the polls, saying: I'm not going to walk away‚Äâ.‚Äâ.‚Äâ. and plunge the country into chaos. Ah yes, Starmer, the man who spent years branding Jeremy Corbyn unelectable, promising competence, and telling voters that Labour had changed, has just led the party to one […] | By
(2026-05-08). FOIA Request Reveals Major Spike in ICE Arrests of Iranians Amid 2025 War on Iran. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested hundreds of Iranian nationals during the U.S.'s June 2025 war on Iran, according to government data released to the National Iranian American Council under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) filed a FOIA request in October 2025 after reports revealed the U.S. had deported dozens of… |
(2026-05-08). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-08). Pakistan's Indigenous Torwali people are fighting to save the Swat River. globalvoices.org Upper Swat communities oppose hydropower projects amid ongoing concerns over river impactOriginally published on Image by the author. Used with permission. | This post is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-05-08). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-08). FIFPRO in 'landmark' win as European body admits football calendar failings. aljazeera.com Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
(2026-05-08). Macao, Zhuhai launch smart immigration clearance at Hengqin port lanes. ecns.cn Authorities from China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Zhuhai in Guangdong province on Thursday launched a smart immigration clearance at the one-stop joint services lanes at the Hengqin Port, aiming to improve cross-border travel efficiency between Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
(2026-05-08). Baghdad's 'Agatha Christie House' and Iraq's vanishing past. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). REI workers launch consumer boycott of chain. peoplesworld.org 
BELLINGHAM, Wash.—The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers, who represent the employees at the REI retail outdoor equipment chain, a co-op, asked REI's 70,000 co-op members and other consumers to vote with their feet and stay away from its stores. The boycott began on May Day after the chain management failed to reach an agreement …
(2026-05-08). 'What evil looks like': outrage as Tennessee GOP rams through racist voting map at Trump's behest. therealnews.com 
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(2026-05-08). The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and the threat of another pandemic. wsws.org Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions of public health have been so thoroughly dismantled that the ruling class no longer knows, or wishes to know, how far this outbreak has spread.
(2026-05-08). Cannes Film Festival 2026 MENA lineup: Films of war and exile. newarab.com 
As in previous years, MENA films are once again spread across the Together, these works reflect a cinema shaped by displacement, labour, war, and the persistence of memory. | Despite…
(2026-05-08). "Hondurasgate" exposes living legacy of Operation Condor across the Americas. wsws.org The recordings involve discussions about imprisoning or assassinating opponents, and coordinating a continental offensive against the "cancer of the left."
(2026-05-08). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures that Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Bourbon. commondreams.org 
With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and a shameless Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL, FBI Director," boasting "strong notes of insecurity" – on all sides. Nothing to see here.The dizzying pivots on Iran go on, with Dear Leader "paralyzed" by what he started and can't for the life of him figure out how to end. The military blockade of Iran's ports i…
(2026-05-08). Strawberry Festival echoes four decades of rock. ecns.cn Fans gather at the Strawberry Music Festival during the May Day holiday.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].For three days, over 180000 fans shared that magic, witnessing a convergence of eras, influences, and cultures that few other festivals could match.
(2026-05-08). Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-08). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-08). Trump's Border Czar Threatens to "Flood" New York With ICE Agents. progressivehub.net SHIREEN AKRAM-BOSHAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-05-08). Canada Selected to Host Global War Bank, But We're Organizing to Stop it Before it Can Get off the Ground. worldbeyondwar.org 
Canada was selected to host the global headquarters of the new DSRB war bank; now we ramp up our opposition to stop it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-08). To negotiate with China, Europe must first figure out what it wants. scmp.com The clock is ticking: the European Union has about two years to decide if it is willing to make the sacrifices and take the risks necessary to become the economic and political power it envisions itself to be. The EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator and Cyber Security acts are up for negotiation within the bloc's policymaking bodies. In around two years' time, we will know their final form. | Beijing has two years to influence this: that work has already started with carrots — proposals for a…
(2026-05-08). No boss required: why Modern Times is more dangerous now than in 1936. onlineopinion.com.au From factory discipline to self-exploitation: the machine has moved within.
(2026-05-08). Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price. scheerpost.com When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result. Scott Doerr OtherWords As Americans age, we deserve the peace of mind that we can find nursing care for our parents or ourselves when we need it. But for private equity firms, that need isn't …
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus outbreak raises human transmission fears. thecanary.co 
The latest case of the hantavirus — which describes a cluster of viruses — is by no means the first. Craig Dalton, Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle — who investigated the 1993 US hantavirus outbreak — told the Conversation that the first person infected by the MV Hondius on the cruise ship was […] | By
(2026-05-08). South Africa's top court revives impeachment inquiry against president. aljazeera.com The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa's farmhouse in 2020.
(2026-05-08). Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and "we are getting closer and closer every day". | "I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump posted on social media. "The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day, but likewise in Ukraine,…
(2026-05-08). Labour holds Wigan Council but likely to lose control of council at next election. thecanary.co 
Labour Together's Lisa Nandy and Josh Simons have managed to keep Labour holding onto control of Wigan Council, which was never really under threat in these local elections. However, the scale of their losses — and far-right Reform UK's gains — indicate that the traditionally Labour and working-class constituency will likely go to Reform UK […] | By
(2026-05-08). Hasan Piker Is the Democrats' New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Not. theintercept.com 
Insurgent candidates like Cori Bush are tapping Piker as a campaign surrogate — but they still face an uphill battle to winning.
(2026-05-08). Madison, WI: Hotel Workers Picket Hilton Monona Terrace to Demand A Fair Union Contract! wibailoutpeople.org 
All Photos Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement May 8, 2026 at the Hilton Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. | Hotel Workers at the Hilton Monona Terrace are organizing with UNITE HERE Local 1: …
(2026-05-08). Democracy Now! 2026-05-08 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 08, 2026; Trump Pushes to Take Over Elections, Punish His Enemies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Ned Parker; Amid Growing Abuse at ICE Jails, Rep. Adelita Grijalva Calls to Shut Down Trump's Detention Network; "They Don't Care": Trump's Border Wall Construction Damages 1,000-Year-Old Sacred Indigenous Site; "Absolutely Vulnerable": Over 20,000 Global South Ship Workers Stranded at Sea Due to Iran War | Headlines for May 08, 2026; Trump Pushes to Take Over Elections, Punish His Enemies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Ned Parker; Amid Growing Abuse at ICE…
(2026-05-08). Delco Gives raises more than $2.5M for local nonprofits in its third year. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Hundreds gathered Thursday inside the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in the city of Chester to celebrate the end of Delaware County's largest day of charitable giving. | More than 12,000 donors contributed $2.5 million to 324 participating nonprofits as part of the third annual According to the
(2026-05-08). Mop-up operations continue at Garden Route National Park following flooding. sanews.gov.za Mop-up operations continue at Garden Route National Park following flooding | The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused widespread damage to infrastructure. | In the Wilderness Section, several roads remain eroded and inaccessible, while mudslides and fallen trees continue to obstruct access routes. | Water levels are subsiding but remain high in parts of Swartvlei. Recreational activities and hiking trails remain closed. Accommodation facilities have not been affected, and no…
(2026-05-08). Sunday 5/31: Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy. indybay.org [HYBRID] San Francisco Main Library, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-08). Raid On Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Is Part Of Trump's Attack On Democracy. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The FBI's It's true: Lucas joins the siste…
(2026-05-08). Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. aljazeera.com Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.
(2026-05-08). Dictators, democracies and the death of a free press. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order. scmp.com The old order is dead. We just don't know what will replace it. As Henry Kissinger reminded us in his 2014 book World Order, "no truly global order has ever existed". After US President Donald Trump's erratic actions, the gloves are off. American comedians and Iranian Lego cartoons tell us all we need to know about the demise of the old order. | If the unipolar order is not viable, and America is abandoning the multilateral order and the rules of the game it created after World War II, what are…
(2026-05-08). Ending Western Warmongering Should Be Our Number One Priority. caitlinjohnstone.com.au First and foremost the west needs to stop murdering people. Ending western warmongering should take priority over every other societal concern, in the same way your husband being a serial killer would be a more urgent concern than his refusal to wash dishes. | It's a sign of a deep sickness how much more political attention is given to domestic policy in our society than the fact that our governments are butchering human beings on other continents. This is not to say that those domestic policy issues…
(2026-05-08). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-08). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-08). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-08). Washington Sets New Sanctions Against Cuban Companies. orinocotribune.com The State Department lashes out at the GAESA conglomerate and Moa Nickel. | On Thursday, the United States sanctioned the Business Administration Group (GAESA), its director Ania Lastres, and the mining company Moa Nickel, a joint venture with the Canadian firm Sherritt International. | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these actions aim to "protect U.S. national security" and deprive the Cuban government of access to "illicit assets," in accordance with the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on May 1. | Meanwhile, Sherritt International announced the immediate suspension of its direct…
(2026-05-08). 'Non-negotiables' set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures. sanews.gov.za 'Non-negotiables' set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of "non-negotiable" measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across the province. | Tabling the third-quarter municipal performance report on Thursday, Rodgers warned that continued underperformance and governance failures would no longer be tolerated. | "Local government must stop managing crisis and start governing sustainably," he told the provincial legislature. | Key non-negotiables outlined by the MEC include the adoption of…
(2026-05-08). Mali government refuses dialogue with 'terrorist' groups. newarab.com 
The coordinated deadly offensive by "The government of Mali does not envisage any dialogue with the lawless terrorist armed groups that bear responsibi…
(2026-05-08). Australia: Victorian budget cuts services amid war and cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org In order to produce a surplus, the state Labor government's budget deepens cuts to education, health and disability services, while rejecting the wage demands of public sector workers.
(2026-05-08). Federal court rules Trump tariffs unlawful again as manufacturing promises continue to unravel. nationofchange.org New trade data shows manufacturing jobs falling and deficits rising even as the administration pushes to preserve its sweeping tariff agenda through alternative legal strategies.
(2026-05-08). OPCW Confirms It Buried Critical Evidence In Chemical Weapons Probe. popularresistance.org For the first time in a prolonged cover-up scandal, the world's top chemical watchdog has acknowledged censoring a finding that undermined allegations of a toxic gas attack by the former Syrian government. | According to previously leaked documents, expert German military toxicologists consulted by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of death of dozens of victims in an alleged chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma in April 2018. The experts even raised the possibility that the incident was a false flag.
(2026-05-08). West Bank Faces Economic Crisis as Israel Withholds Tax Revenue and Work Permits. scheerpost.com By Theia Chatelle This article was originally published by Truthout Israel is choking off financial prospects in the West Bank, pushing Palestinians there toward a breaking point. If it had not been stopped at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank, the garbage truck carrying more than 70 Palestinian laborers seeking work would likely …
(2026-05-08). Federal Pipeline Regulator Rarely Enforces Safety Rules, New Analysis Shows. truthout.org While attorneys for a major Canadian pipeline company argue that federal regulators hold sole authority in regulating pipelines across the country, a recent report argues that national-level oversight is not strict enough to prevent oil spills and other safety concerns. Enbridge, which operates the controversial Line 5 pipeline, is currently embroiled in legal battles with state officials… |
(2026-05-08). Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for dressing-room fight. aljazeera.com Real do not impose sporting sanctions saying 500,000 euro fines concludes the 'internal procedures' against the pair.
(2026-05-08). Prominent Tunisian journalist sentenced to year in jail. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court sentenced a prominent journalist to one year in prison on Thursday, according to his supporters, after he criticised judges he said had wrongly convicted other journalists. | The verdict came on the same day that the United Nations' rights chief urged Tunisian authorities to end widening repression targeting civil society organisations, journalists, rights defenders and opposition figures. |
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. should strive for more practical achievements: Premier Li. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance dialogue and communication, create a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical achievements between the two countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday.
(2026-05-08). Kunming's 20,000 jacaranda trees paint city purple. ecns.cn The jacaranda trees are now in full bloom in Kunming, Yunnan province, creating a breathtaking landscape of purple.
(2026-05-08). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-08). How Did Byron Allen Get So Wealthy? A Look At The Media Giant's Net Worth. newsone.com 
Source: Arnold Turner / Getty | Byron Allen is preparing to step into the late-night spotlight following the end of Stephen Colbert's run on CBS. According to a report from Variety
(2026-05-08). Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn The Brazilian government announced on Thursday that it will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding valid ordinary passports, effective May 11.
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/28: Boots Riley In Conversation with Forum Live. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-08). Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Court>. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-08). Ukraine mass recruits drug addicts and ill patients. infobrics.org Trump's administration sends discouraging signals to Kiev.
(2026-05-08). Milwaukee: Educators, Staff, Students Supporters Pack School Board Meeting, Demand Wage Increases! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port. aljazeera.com Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak…
(2026-05-08). China reports significant progress in business environment improvement. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in improving its business environment, according to a report released on Friday by the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
(2026-05-08). This land is not your land. peoplesworld.org 
Woodie Guthrie wrote the famous song that cried out, "This land is your land, this land is my land, this land was made for you and me." He did not subscribe to the idea that the air we breathe, the water we drink, the forests, the hills, and the plains we traverse are all here …
(2026-05-08). America's oldest chartered hospital is now a Philly museum. Its lead curator wants you to have a 'fabulous experience'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As the hours ticked away, coming closer and closer to the grand opening of the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum, the entire Pine Building was caught up in a flurry of activity. | Groundskeepers and maintenance crews outside of the museum's site directed deliveries, making sure tents in the garden were secured in the grass. Inside the old brick building, people were clearing cardboard boxes out of rooms, vacuuming the plush carpets and searching closets for placards. | Nearly all…
(2026-05-08). Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th Saudi Pro League goal. newarab.com 
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal on Thursday as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 4-2 to move five points clear at the top of the table. | The 41-year-old forward converted a Sadio Mané cross at the near post with 15 minutes remaining to record the 971st goal of his career. It was also his 26th league goal of the season. | "Ronaldo is always dangerous going forward and we saw that again today," Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said. | Joà£o Félix, signed from Chelsea in July, scored three goals for the league leaders. | The win took Al-Nassr to 82 points from 32 games, five ahead of Al-Hilal, whi…
(2026-05-08). How to Cope with Uncertainty. whyy.org In a new book, Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty, author Marisa Renee Lee grapples with navigating life's unstable and overwhelming moments. She writes about her own experience with grief throughout her life and her chronic illness of long Covid. Instead of forcing positivity and control, Lee says we should lean into the unknown, the stress and the loneliness during unforeseen dark times.
(2026-05-08). Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows. sanews.gov.za Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows | The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding capacity following heavy rainfall in its catchment area. | This comes amid growing public concern as the current water levels at Kouga Dam reached approximately 120.6% following recent high inflows. | According to the department, peak outflows recorded on the morning of 7 May 2026 were estimated at 2,491 cubic metres per second, equivalent to a one-in-50-year flood event. | Department spokesperson Wisane Ma…
(2026-05-08). Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen. aljazeera.com At this year's Venice Biennale, the story isn't just about what's on display—but what's missing.
(2026-05-08). 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.
(2026-05-07). China urges Philippines to stop harassment in South China Sea. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop illegal harassment, smearing and inflammatory propaganda, responding to Manila's disruption of China's marine scientific research.
(2026-05-08). Kerala's Red Star Still Shines. popularresistance.org Every five years, the electorate in Kerala goes to the polls to elect a new state government. | One of twenty-eight states in India, Kerala has a population of 35 million and has been governed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) for the past decade. On May 4, the Election Commission of India announced that the LDF won only 35 seats of the 140 for the legislature and that the LDF's longtime adversary, the United Democratic Front (UDF), won the election with 102 seats. | It would have been a historic victory had the LDF prevailed because no front has won three consecutive elections in Kerala — a state with a h…
(2026-05-08). In a world of chaos, China is where stability pays off. ecns.cn As the world continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and volatile market expectations, a sense of order that enables safe travel, confident business operations, and stable livelihoods has become a scarce resource—one that China possesses in abundance.
(2026-05-08). 'Colored People's Time: A History Play' theater review. peoplesworld.org 
The Robey Theatre Company's production of Leslie Lee's circa 1983 Colored People's Time, A History Play, recounts 100 years of African American life. Through a series of 13 vignettes presented more or less in chronological order, Lee traces the evolution of Black people from the 1850s to the 1950s, as they strive to survive and …
(2026-05-08). Trans Youth Denied Hormone Therapy Have Much Higher Suicide Risk, Study Shows. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Trevor Project released a massive survey of LGBTQ+ youth, with one of the largest subsamples of transgender people of any survey previously recorded. The survey, which questioned 16,667 respondents, included over 10,000 trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer respondents. The survey found harsh experiences among LGBTQ+ people and especially transgender people, including high rates of… |
(2026-05-08). US missile moves in Philippines raising stakes around Taiwan. infobrics.org The latest Balikatan military exercises exemplify a deeper transformation underway in Asia. Washington's deployment of anti-ship missile systems near Taiwan, alongside expanding military cooperation with the Philippines and Japan, is fueling Chinese fears of encirclement. Taiwan's growing militarization now carries major risks for global stability and supply chains in a volatile enough world.
(2026-05-08). The Supreme Court's War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards. scheerpost.com It took 60 years for Black Americans to get representation in Congress proportionate to their numbers. Now we're likely to backslide. Dedrick Asante-Muhammad The United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was …
(2026-05-08). Trump Releases Classified UFO Files, Including Apollo Mission Photos. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released numerous previously classified files about alleged UFO sightings and extraterrestrial life, claiming it brings "unprecedented transparency" to the public. The U. S. Defense Department stated that this release of about 170 documents, including a 1947 report on "flying discs," will be followed by more declassifications in …
(2026-05-08). Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA. sanews.gov.za Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA | As South Africa marks 30 years since the South African Constitution was adopted by the National Assembly, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said the milestone "invites all of us, especially young people, to reflect on where this country comes from and where it is going". | Speaking during the handing over of Cyber Lab at Paballelo Senior Secondary School, Mhlauli told the learners that the day reminded the country of the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom, dignity, equality and justice so that future generations could enjoy opport…
(2026-05-08). New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes face criticism. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held next month on Sunday, June 28, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced. Lecornu's announcement was widely relayed by New Caledonian politicians who have just participated in a video conference meeting yesterday. The announcement also came with a…
(2026-05-08). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-08). Singapore's Passion Made Possible Campaign: A Case of Public Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu How does a tiny city-state with no natural resources become a global powerhouse? Yes, it's Singapore. A country sits strategically between Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. More importantly it is surrounded by larger neighbors yet remains disproportionately influential. Singapore deliberately engineered its public image through infrastructure, governance excellence, and strategic diplomacy rather than military and economic coercion. A small nation with big vision. Despite geographical and …
(2026-05-08). How did US weapons intended for Iranian Kurds disappear. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Jà∂rg Baberowski's Bypassing the People: Fascism as a revitalisation of democracy. wsws.org Jà∂rg Baberowski's latest treatise, Am Volk vorbei—Zur Krise der liberalen Demokratie (Bypassing the People—On the Crisis of Liberal Democracy), is being hailed and praised in countless media outlets. This can only be understood as a deliberate political campaign to secure the AfD a place in government.
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-08). Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA. sanews.gov.za Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the dualistic rural economy, where a few commercial farmers dominate output while millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from sharing in the gains of the economy. | "We must link subsistence farmers to markets, foster partnerships, and build value chains that unite rather than divide so agriculture becomes a driver of shared prosperity," the Deputy President said on Friday in Bloemfontein. | Mashatile was addressing rural development and land reform stakeholders…
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/21: Economic Activism for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Bn7ony……
(2026-05-08). Labor Leader Walter Reuther Was Among 1960s Liberal Leaders Who Appear to Have Been Assassinated By "the Deep State" covertactionmagazine.com A full investigation is needed into his and other deaths that paved the way for right-wing ascendancy and devastation of America's working class On May 9, 1970, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Walter Reuther was killed, along with his wife May and five other people, after the private jet they were flying in crashed during …
(2026-05-08). Amanda Case Talks Song City Performance. mediasanctuary.org Singer-Songwriter Amanda Case talks to Richard and Jacob about her journey as an artist, musical inspirations, and what the audience can expect at her upcoming performance at Song City.
(2026-05-08). Rayo warm up for Leipzig final — is victory in sight? thecanary.co 
Rayo Vallecano have reached the 2026 UEFA Europa Conference League final, securing their place in the decider against Crystal Palace at Leipzig Stadium on 27 May. Rayo's semi‚Äëfinal first‚Äëleg win at Vallecas set the tone for the tie. A combative 1-0 victory sent the stadium into full voice. It also left the club with a […] | By
(2026-05-08). Northeast Philly drug investigation uncovers gun making operation, police say. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A four-month drug investigation in Northeast Philadelphia uncovered what prosecutors say was a gun manufacturing operation in the city's Somerton section. | District Attorney Larry Krasner said investigators found more than $1.5 million worth of drugs, 24 operational firearms and enough parts to assemble 23 additional guns in the facility. | "That's 47 guns," Krasner said. "One of these guns alone is a .50-caliber weapon that is banned for use against people by the Geneva Co…
(2026-05-08). Will Keir Starmer Be Forced Out? UK Local Election Results Raise Pressure on Labour Leader. moderndiplomacy.eu British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to continue as leader, despite heavy losses in local elections raising doubts about his ability to govern. Critics within the Labour Party have suggested he should resign, but currently, there is no leadership contest. Starmer's personal approval ratings are among the lowest for a British leader, and Labour is …
(2026-05-08). South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga | The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, will commemorate the 2026 International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) in Mbombela. | The International Day of Plant Health is observed annually on 12 May to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. | The event will take place at the Ehlanzeni District Office Disaster Management Centre and forms part of gl…
(2026-05-08). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-08). Justice for Shireen: The American investigation. aljazeera.com Four years after Shireen Abu Akleh's killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.
(2026-05-08). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-08). Defiant Starmer digs in after UK Labour's local election drubbing. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to stay in office to "deliver change" after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in the English local election and parliamentary votes in Scotland and Wales, deepening doubts over his ability to govern. | Just under two years after winning a landslide national election, Starmer saw voters punish his Labour government, dealing it a blow in some of its traditional strongholds in former industrial regions in central and northern England.
(2026-05-08). Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez. aljazeera.com Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
(2026-05-08). Australian Labor government persecutes women and children returning from Syria. wsws.org Labor is brutalising the vulnerable people to attack democratic rights and to compete with the fascistic, anti-immigrant One Nation in the demonisation of Muslims.
(2026-05-08). China expands school spring, autumn breaks. ecns.cn China is expanding spring and autumn school breaks nationwide as local governments seek to boost domestic tourism and encourage more family travel, according to media reports.
(2026-05-08). Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending? aljazeera.com Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
(2026-05-08). Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
(2026-05-08). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-08). National strike in Bolivia fueled by gas costs sees growing calls for president to resign. wsws.org The decisive question confronting workers and youth is to draw the political lessons from the debacle of the MAS and the role played by the COB and indigenous leaderships in paving the way for the return of the right.
(2026-05-08). Digging Up North Korea's Christian Roots. fpif.org Jonathan Cheng's book is an indispensable guide to understanding the methods by which the North Korean regime captured at least some of the hearts and minds of the residents of what had once been one of the most rapidly Christianized parts of the world.
(2026-05-08). 'Money problems' the real threat to Pacific press freedom, says Iroga. asiapacificreport.nz By Joy Ofasia in Honiara One of the Pacific's champions of a free press, Robert Iroga, says the biggest threat to media freedom in the region today is money problems. Speaking at a World Press Freedom Day event in Honiara last Saturday, he shared his concern about the future of journalism. Iroga said the theme…
(2026-05-08). Israeli settler to face trial over attack on nun in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. portside.org New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. |
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. urged to work for more practical results. ecns.cn Li said that China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, foster a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical results.
(2026-05-08). Mali Still Stands: A Sahelian Coup D'état That Almost Was. popularresistance.org In the early morning hours of April 25, 2026, a very sophisticated and coordinated attack was made against the Republic of Mali. Armed groups simultaneously struck in Kidal and Gao to the north-east, Mopti and Sévaré in the center of the country, and critically, Bamako, and Kati in the center-west of the country. Bamako is the national capital and Kati is a garrison town 9 miles north-west of Bamako, the largest town of the Koulikoro region. | These were not random targets. Reportedly The 1st Military Region and 13th Combined Arms Regiment are based in Gao; the 3rd Military Region is based in Kati; and the 6th Mi…
(2026-05-08). No cannon fodder for war plans of the German ruling class! wsws.org Eighty-one years after the end of World War II in Europe, the spectres of war and fascism are back. The IYSSE calls for building an international, socialist anti-war movement against conscription and militarism.
(2026-05-08). Canada's universities and colleges to serve as cogs in war machine under Liberal government's Defence Industrial Strategy. wsws.org The government's Defence Industrial Strategy pulls no punches when it comes to laying out the purpose of its strengthened collaboration with post-secondary institutions—waging war.
(2026-05-08). The Daughter the Criminal Legal System Failed, and the Mother Who Never Did. scheerpost.com Burying your child is a nightmare from which no parent ever fully wakes. Burying your child who died in prison is something worse than a nightmare Kwaneta Harris for Prism This essay was co-published with Solitary Watch and contains mentions of child sexual assault, self-harm, and suicide. It is against the laws of nature for parents …
(2026-05-08). Historic Milan Library Move Prompts Protest. indybay.org Milan's beloved main public library the Biblioteca Sormani that calls itself "The Library of Everyone" and often described as Europe's most beautiful, has been involved in controversy regarding its future since March when it was announced that the library would cease to exist in the 17th c Baroque Palazzo Sormani. The plan calls for the library to be moved to a new facility and for the building's transformation into a culture center.
(2026-05-08). South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North. aljazeera.com Naegohyang Women's FC will play the Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the Asian Champions League in a six-year first.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to be held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education held a press conference in Beijing on Thursday to introduce preparations for the 2026 World Digital Education Conference, which will be held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-08). Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today.Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His death adds to the list of disappearances and suspicious deaths of perceived critics and government opponents, and the authorities' failure to deliver just…
(2026-05-08). School District of Philadelphia announces 17 school closures, in latest onslaught against public education. wsws.org The Philadelphia's Board of Education's vote to shutter schools is the latest assault on social programs to benefit the wealthy and the U.S. war machine.
(2026-05-08). 'Andy Burnham's Return to Westminster Would Be About National Resilience'. bylinetimes.com Westminster may finally be about to have the argument it has spent 40 years avoiding. | If Andy Burnham returns to Parliament, the political class will know how to cover it. A leadership drama. Who is up, who is down, whether Keir Starmer can survive, whether Labour is once again turning inward. The familiar machinery of Westminster psychodrama will whirr into life. | That framing misses the larger point. Burnham's possible return matters not because of what it says about Labour's leadership, but because of what it reveals about the British state: what it can still do, what it has forgotten how to do, and what…
(2026-05-08). CARTOONS: Interest rate rises are sinking spirits. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). 'Highly Protected': OPCW Confirms It Buried Critical Evidence In Syria Chemical Weapons Probe. scheerpost.com Aaron Maté The Grayzone The OPCW has finally acknowledged concealing the assessment of German military toxicologists who ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of dozens of deaths in the alleged Douma chemical attack of April 2018. For the first time in a prolonged cover-up scandal, the world's top chemical watchdog has acknowledged censoring a …
(2026-05-08). Graham Platner's Revolution Hits The Road. levernews.com 
(2026-05-08). UK's Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections. geo.tv 
A person cycles near a sign placed on chairs outside a polling station during local elections in Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea, Britain, May 7, 2026. — ReutersLONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered heavy early losses in elections on Friday, showing the depth of voter…
(2026-05-08). Royal Mail workers at Mount Pleasant speak on CWU-Royal Mail "negotiators agreement" wsws.org Pointing to the company headquarters where CWU officials are in constant discussion with management, a worker from Mt Pleasant said: "Them lot upstairs are not interested in us, it's how much profit they can make."
(2026-05-08). Airlines banned from adding fuel charges after ticket purchase: EU. geo.tv 
(2026-05-08). US military struck empty tankers 'trying to break Iran blockade'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). 2,500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO. ecns.cn 2500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO.
(2026-05-08). Place presents itself to you in fragments: Ivan Vladislavić and Jeanne-Marie Jackson. publicbooks.org "The notion of the quintessential Johannesburg book might be quite a cheeky one. There are so many Johannesburgs."
(2026-05-08). "Sinners" : A Marxist take on Hollywood and Black storytelling. cpusa.org 
Narrative can help shape the world by shaping the perspective of those who inhabit it. It can expose the truth of matters or obscure it. Narrative can empower people, but it can also defeat them. It can give them knowledge or supply them with misinformation. It can bring to light topics, themes, and stories and highlight their importance, or it can bury them, make light of them, and ultimately dismiss them. | The role narrative — and by extension storytelling — plays in our society is greatly shaped by who controls it. It can be powerful or deadly, depending on who dominates it. That's why, when lo…
(2026-05-08). Emphatic second leg sends Aston Villa to a Europa League final. thecanary.co 
Aston Villa overturned their one-goal deficit from the first leg with a controlled, clinical display at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins levelled the tie before half-time, Emiliano Buendía's penalty early in the second half put Villa in command, and John McGinn's quickfire brace late on sealed a 4—0 win and a 4—1 aggregate victory. The result […] | By
(2026-05-08). Local Election Results 2026: Morgan McSweeney's 'Blue Labour' Legacy Lives On. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage's beaming face is already featuring heavily in the coverage of today's local elections results, but the truth is that the real architect of Reform UK's big gains across England is a man whose face is only rarely seen in public. | Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney was forced out of office earlier this year following revelations about his role in appointing the disgraced peer Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. | Yet despite having already departed Westminster, McSweeney's legacy lives on this morning in a truly disastrous set of local election results for Labour across Engl…
(2026-05-07). China's May Day holiday trips, spending both rise year on year. ecns.cn China's cultural and tourism market sustained stable expansion during the 2026 May Day holiday, with domestic trips and total spending both registering year-on-year growth, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). 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.
(2026-05-08). US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place. truthout.org President Donald Trump is maintaining that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States remains in place, for now, despite the two countries exchanging fire on Thursday evening. The exchange occurred as the U.S. was awaiting a response from Iran regarding a proposal to end the war. Both countries claim the other side is at fault for beginning the hostilities. |
(2026-05-08). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-08). Over 300 Christian leaders urge Congress to stop funding Israel. newarab.com 
Over 300 Christian leaders from New York, California, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland, among others, joined the campaign and raised the alarm over the treatment of Palestinians by Israeli forces. | Dozens of Christian organisations also took part in a demonstration in front o…
(2026-05-08). Reform councillor who celebrated rape of Sikh women elected in Essex. thecanary.co 
A Reform UK candidate who praised the rape of Sikh women has just won a local election seat. Reform UK racist gammon Stuart John Prior won the Sweyne Park & Grange seat in Rochford, Essex. He also previously said it was 'good' that Sikh women were raped and said white people were 'the master race'. […] | By
(2026-05-08). Delaware County appoints Gary Vinnacombe as director of emergency services. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County Council this week appointed Gary Vinnacombe as the director of emergency services, following a two-year gap in which no one had permanently led the department. | Vinnacombe has been on the job since April in an unofficial capacity. Speaking to the public for the first time at Wednesday's Council meeting, he said he was excited to "drive the department forward." | "Thank you for your trust in me," Vinnacombe said. "I have a very strong commitment to pu…
(2026-05-08). Saturday 5/9: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, 95117…
(2026-05-08). 'Make up their own minds': Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files. aljazeera.com US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
(2026-05-08). Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions. newarab.com 
Iraq's oil ministry has denied US accusations against its deputy minister, who the United States hit with sanctions over alleged support to Iran as The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, saying he "abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies." | It accused him of fraudulently mixing Iraqi and Iranian oil as part of a sche…
(2026-05-08). Labour puts forward bullshit claim it lost seats because it's too left-wing. thecanary.co 
Labour is trying to paint its massive — and still unfolding — losses in the local elections as happening because… it's too left-wing. This is way worse than nonsense. A Labour figure told the BBC that: the surge of Reform in the north-west of England shows the dangers of Labour moving in a more progressive […] | By
(2026-05-08). Exploring Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day parade. ecns.cn Victory Day on May 9 commemorates the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, representing one of Russia's most significant, deeply revered national holidays. A military parade marking the 81st anniversary of the victory will be held on Red Square on Saturday.
(2026-05-08). Tuesday 5/12: Building Power through Relationships: Our Role in the Midterms. indybay.org Zoom | www.fcnl.org/events/building-power-throu……
(2026-05-08). Reform UK gammon declares 'UKIP's here!' on live tv. thecanary.co 
New Reform councillor Peter Reeve has made a complete arse of himself by declaring "UKIP's here!" on live TV. Reform has only just got their grubby hands on many English councils, but they're already giving themselves away and making ____ing fools of themselves in the process. In the wee hours of the morning, the jubilant […] | By
(2026-05-08). China raises preschool funding 38% as free education rollout advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance said it has allocated 45.8 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in 2026 to support preschool education, a 38% increase from a year earlier.
(2026-05-08). Australia: 3 Alleged ISIS-Linked Women Face Serious Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A police van with one of the Australian women allegedly linked to the Islamic State at the Mascot Police Station in Sydney on May 7, 2026. | © 2026 Izhar Khan/Getty Images…
(2026-05-08). TAA Is A No-Brainer; Yet Here We Are Fighting For It. popularresistance.org Al King and other United Steelworkers (USW) activists spent much of the past year piecing together support for about 600 union miners in Minnesota laid off by Cleveland-Cliffs. | He and leaders across the union collaborated to secure a 26-week extension of state unemployment benefits. King, the USW Local 6115 president, helped to search for training and part-time employment opportunities to give his co-workers options as the layoffs dragged on. | He also threw his support behind the possible development of a manufacturing plant on the Iron Range with the potential to generate 200 jobs— one more potential al…
(2026-05-08). U.S. Fossil Fuel Environmentalism: EPA Air Quality Statistics. wattsupwiththat.com From 1970 to 2023, U.S. emissions of six criteria air pollutants declined 78% while GDP grew 321% and energy consumption rose 42%—consistent with the Environmental Kuznets Curve and driven by wealth creation and market incentives rather than central planning.
(2026-05-08). Saudi banned US use of bases, airspace for Hormuz operation: sources. newarab.com 
But the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said Washington's access to Saudi airspace and bases would continue for other uses. | Saudi Arabia has repeatedly said it will not allow its territory and airspace to be used…
(2026-05-08). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | Soldiers with Bravo Company, Task Force Guardian, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, secure a bunker in an enemy fortified entrenchment during the initial phase of combat operations as part of an exercise during the Joint ReadinessTraining Center (JRTC) rotation 24-09 at Fort…
(2026-05-08). No, Washington Post, 'Carbon Pollution' Isn't Making Food Less Healthy. wattsupwiththat.com The Washington Post has taken a modest statistical decline in select minerals and inflated it into a planetary health crisis. That is not balanced reporting. Their readers deserve better.
(2026-05-08). Wednesday 5/27: Discussion Group — "The Revolutionary Party: Its Role in the Struggle for Socialism" indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco | (located 7 blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance…
(2026-05-08). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-08). 'Leader of the pack': Reform UK makes election gains, humiliating Labour. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer's Labour has suffered a humiliating defeat as the hard right makes sweeping gains.
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Ka$h Bourbon. commondreams.org With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters, all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and shameless, "bad paranoid mess" Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL,
(2026-05-08). Time limits won't protect children from social media harm — they simply ration it. thecanary.co 
Recently, the government appeared to make a significant announcement on children's online safety. Ministers said they are committed to implementing social media "restrictions" for under-16s. But beyond that headline, there is still no clarity about what those restrictions would actually involve. A lack of clarity Rather than committing to a ban, the government says it […] | By
(2026-05-08). Will John Fetterman Go Full Benedict Arnold? portside.org Will John Fetterman Go Full Benedict Arnold? |
(2026-05-08). The WNBA's New Collective Bargaining Agreement Is Changing The Math On Motherhood For Players. newsone.com 
(2026-05-08). Protest Demands Freedom For Student Anti-War Activist Yousof Azizi. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — On Sunday, May 3, about 15 protesters gathered again outside the Customs and Border Patrol headquarters to protest the ICE detainment of Yousof Azizi, a PhD student and outspoken anti-war advocate. Azizi was kidnapped on April 13 while on his way home from dropping off his two children at school. Since then, he has been transferred at least twice, and has been repeatedly denied access to his lawyer and allowed only limited contact family. | Chant leaders opened the program with calls such as "I-C-E, we don't need 'em, we demand Yousof's freedom!" and "CBP stop the lies, speaking out is not…
(2026-05-08). Zionist Mendoza lost Abbey Road to Tories in blow to pro-Israel groups. thecanary.co 
Dr Alan Mendoza, Zionist stooge and Reform candidate in Abbey Road, has lost to the Tories who saw two elected. This surely comes as a significant blow to pro-Israel lobby groups in the UK as Mendoza is the executive director of the Henry Jackson Society. This shady society is a "shill for Zionists" that we […] | By
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-08). Tuesday 5/12: Enough Is Enough-STOP Musk & Altman's Threat To The Workers Of The US & The World! indybay.org Oakland Federal Building | 1301 Clay St. | Oakland…
(2026-05-08). Why Are BRICS Countries Buying So Much Gold. infobrics.org BRICS countries are buying gold for three main reasons: to break away from the US dollar, to protect reserves from sanctions, and to hedge against debt spirals they did not create…
(2026-05-08). China sentences two men in major personal data, cyberbullying case. ecns.cn Two men in China were sentenced to prison for illegally obtaining and selling more than 900 million personal data records used in so-called "open-box" cyberbullying, the Supreme People's Court of China said.
(2026-05-08). Madison, June 20, 2026: Queer Trans Youth Resource Fair! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). British Labour Party's abandonment of the working class opens door for Farage. peoplesworld.org 
Elections across Britain on May 7 delivered a political earthquake on multiple fronts. The far-right Reform U.K. party recorded sweeping gains in England, Wales, and Scotland, while the Labour Party of Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered devastating losses across the board. Many constituencies in England's local council elections have not yet reported results, but the …
(2026-05-08). Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.— Reuters/FileCeasefire will remain effective from May 9 to 11.Swap of 1000 prisoners part of ceasefire: Trump.Trump appreciates Putin, Zelensky over agreement.US…
(2026-05-08). The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think. grist.org 
Johnny Appleseed was ahead of his time. Not because he fed so many people by planting apple trees (really, he got them drunk instead, as his real goal was Two new studies show how simply planting more trees can provide huge temperature benefits,…
(2026-05-08). Two Bets On The Future Of Wind Energy: Who Is Right? wattsupwiththat.com My bet is that within about a decade, China will be taking multi hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions of dollars, of write-offs on its wind energy investments.
(2026-05-08). China home sales rise over May Day holiday as cities roll out fresh support. ecns.cn China's property market showed increased activity during the May Day holiday as several cities introduced fresh support measures aimed at boosting home purchases after a prolonged downturn.
(2026-05-08). Hundreds On Hunger Strike At Michigan Detention Center. popularresistance.org Baldwin, Michigan — Hundreds of detained immigrants have launched a rolling hunger and work strike at the North Lake Detention Center, the largest detention center in the Midwest, operated by the private prison corporation GEO Group in Baldwin, Michigan. They are protesting what they describe as inhumane conditions, medical neglect, and a systematic denial of due process. | The strike, which began on April 19 and escalated into a coordinated action across all facility blocks on Saturday, April 25, involves a majority of the prison population. Organizers with No Detention Centers Michigan report that detaine…
(2026-05-08). Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica's new president. aljazeera.com Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
(2026-05-08). BOOK REVIEW: Albert, Alan and the Guṯkuṯ. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). 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.
(2026-05-08). Springfield, Massachusetts postal workers describe asbestos, Legionnaires' disease and complicit union officials at major distribution center. wsws.org Workers at the facility last month founded a rank-and-file committee affiliated with the national USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee, citing the failure of the American Postal Workers Union to enforce contractual rights or respond to safety hazards.
(2026-05-08). Tavern Tour 250, New Jersey's Role in the American Revolution, and the Haddonfield Skirmish on June 6. whyy.org Travel back to 1777 at the Indian King Tavern on June 6. Explore New Jersey's Revolutionary history, the Haddonfield Skirmish, and enjoy a Founding Father ale.
(2026-05-08). Libya launches 'large-scale' crackdown on crime in Zawiya. newarab.com 
Authorities in western Libya's city of Zawiya, which houses a major oil terminal and a large refinery, said on Friday they had launched a "large-scale operation" against criminal groups, as clashes and explosions were heard. | Security forces and military units carried out raids and arrests from dawn across the city west of the capital, Tripoli, by just some 45 kilometres (28 miles), an official statement said. | The operation went after "criminal hideouts and wanted individuals" who were "involved in serious acts", the authorities said, citing "murder and attempted murder, kidnapping and extortion, drug, arms an…
(2026-05-08). Yemeni man killed fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. newarab.com 
A Family members of Hamza Mahmoud Al-Habashi said on Wednesday that he had been killed while fighting with Russian forces. | Al-Habashi grew up in Dhale Governorate in central Yemen and left the country for Russia about two-and-a-half years ago, sources close to the family…
(2026-05-08). Ex-Ohio Cop Who Killed Casey Goodson Jr. Found Guilty Of Reckless Homicide. newsone.com 
(2026-05-08). Global stocks diverge, oil rises after fresh US-Iran clashes. newarab.com 
Global stock markets diverged and oil prices rose Friday as fresh While European bourses retreated, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices both pushed to fresh records on solid US jobs numbers. The Dow ended flat. | "No negative news sticks to this bull market, and it just keeps working its way higher," said CFRA Research's Sam Stovall. | A US fighter jet disabled two Iranian-fla…
(2026-05-08). Fund Drive EXTENDED: Help People's World get across the finish line. peoplesworld.org 
Dear friends and supporters, We didn't hit our goal by May Day—but we're not done yet. The People's World 2026 Fund Drive set a May 1 target of $140,000, and thanks to the incredible generosity of readers like you, we've raised $120,000. That's an extraordinary show of solidarity. But we're still $20,000 short, and People's …
(2026-05-08). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-08). Impulsan desde las comunidades el movimiento ´Mi Barrio por la Patria ª. radiohc.cu Con el propósito de fortalecer la participación popular y acompañar desde las comunidades la implementación de las prioridades del país, comienza desde este jueves el movimiento popular-participativo Mi Barrio por la Patria, una iniciativa concebida para consolidar el trabajo comunitario y continuar perfeccionando el sistema del Poder Popular. | La vicepresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, Ana María Mari Machado, destacó en conferencia de prensa que el movimiento representa una nueva etapa de transformación en barrios, comunidades, circunscripciones y consejos populares a n…
(2026-05-08). La controversa "alleanza" tra Grecia e Israele. strategic-culture.su Schiacciata tra l'austerità dell'UE, la pesante penetrazione tedesca nel suo tessuto economico e l'ostilità turca a fasi alterne, Atene, consapevole di possedere l'invidiabile posizione geografica di porta balcanica dell'Europa (cosa che l'ha resa anche particolarmente indifesa di fronte ai flussi migratori), ha optato per la costruzione di solide relazioni diplomatico-militari con Israele.
(2026-05-08). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-08). Agricultura en Cienfuegos enfrenta el bloqueo económico y energético recrudecido por el gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu 
Ante el déficit de combustible, que ocasiona el bloqueo económico y energético del Gobierno estadounidense contra Cuba, se adoptan medidas en la Delegación Provincial de Cienfuegos, del Ministerio de la Agricultura encaminadas a enfrentar problemas. | Entre las prioridades de los agricultores cienfuegueros sobresalen la producción y el acopio de carbón en los ocho municipios, con vistas a responder a las demandas de la población destaca el Especialista de Energía de esta Delegación, Adrián Ortiz Ramírez. Ocupan la atención los cultivos de diversos productos y el aprovechamiento de las capacidades disponibles de c…
(2026-05-08). Madison and Milwaukee May 9, 2026 Fundraisers for Voces de la Frontera! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). Comenzó en La Habana montaje del servicio de taxis ruso-cubanos. radiohc.cu El Departamento de Transportes de Moscú informó al periódico Izvestia que comenzó en La Habana la construcción de una terminal de taxis ruso-cubana. | Señala el rotativo que "las instalaciones tendrán 50 vehículos Moskvich, tanto de gasolina como eléctricos. Además, se prevé la creación de infraestructura de carga solar para los autos eléctricos". | El Departamento de Transportes dijo que los vehículos y el equipamiento ya están listos para ser enviados desde Rusia, y agregó: En el futuro, la flota de taxis Moskvich podrá prestar servicio a los residentes de La Habana, a los turistas rusos y de otros países". | La…
(2026-05-08). Chavín de Huántar: The Rescue of the Century: A film of reactionary propaganda for Peru's military. wsws.org The social and political issues are deliberately ignored in order to present the rescue operation as a binary struggle between the "heroic" army and a guerrilla force that is the enemy of the entire nation.
(2026-05-08). Leaks allege Israel trying to 'destabilise' Latin America govts. newarab.com 
An investigation based on leaked audio recordings has that the US, On Thursday, the Hondurasgate website and the Mexico-based Diario Red en América Latina reported on audio recordings of alleged conversations between the former Hondura…