(2026-05-10). New Green Mayor of Lewisham commits to twin with Palestinian town. thecanary.co 
Liam Shrivastava won the Lewisham mayoral election for the Green Party by a landslide and has pledged to stand in solidarity with Palestinians who are suffering under the ongoing genocide. Moreover, his principled commitments have the potential to provide a blueprint for how ordinary people can take on huge injustice at a local level. Pointing […] | By
(2026-05-10). Iran Threatens to Kidnap Data Cables as well as Oil; Trump warns of Nukes. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — As the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz continues, both the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps and the United States continue to attempt to get further leverage over one another. | Frantic that he hasn't been able to exit the war, Trump muttered this weekend darkly about The wild…
(2026-05-10). Washington, Tehran trade fire in Hormuz. ecns.cn A tense clash in the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran on Thursday has put their fragile ceasefire at risk, with U.S. President Donald Trump again threatening Iran with more strikes if it does not sign a deal "fast".
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Trump Boasts 'We're Like Pirates' Seizing Iran's Ships. popularresistance.org It's not often that the leader of a country boasts that he and other government officials act as pirates. But that is exactly what happened this May. | Donald Trump gave a speech in West Palm Beach, Florida in which he bragged about the blockade that the US military has imposed in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran. | Trump proudly stated that the US military is seizing cargo ships full of Iranian oil. | "We took over the cargo, took over the oil", Trump gloated. "It's a very profitable business. Who would have thought we were doing that? We're like pirates!"
(2026-05-10). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-10). Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war. newarab.com 
Israel set up a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its
(2026-05-10). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-10). (W.E. Talk) Cuba may face risks as U.S. neo-Monroe Doctrine intensifies regional tensions. ecns.cn It has been weeks since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28. Amid ongoing clashes, Iran responds toughly and peace outlook remains unclear.
(2026-05-10). (W.E. Talk) As U.S. eyes Cuba after Iran, Latin America refuses to 'pick sides'. ecns.cn
(2026-05-10). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-10). Thursday 5/28: Virtual Visit: Deaf Relief Gaza. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/deaf-relie……
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-10). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Venezuela's Acting President Calls For Profound Transformation of the Judicial System (+Sexual Diversity). orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has called for a profound transformation of the country's judicial structures to guarantee transparency and justice. During a review of the first 100 days of the Program for Democratic Coexistence and Peace, the acting president announced that she has formally requested an organizational restructuring from the Supreme Court of Justice. | This measure seeks to clean up institutions and optimize legal processes in accordance with the new political cycle the nation is experiencing and to correct a terrible fact reported by experts on both side of the political aisl…
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). This summer, the American water crisis becomes real. grist.org 
Two high-profile
(2026-05-10). China's new quantum protocol breaks distance and speed barriers in fiber networks. ecns.cn Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China have successfully deployed a multi-mode quantum relay network, achieving matter-matter entanglement over 14.5 kilometers, according to media reports.
(2026-05-10). Dubois stops Wardley in 11th round to take WBO heavyweight boxing title. aljazeera.com Daniel Dubois recovered from two knockdowns to win a second World Heavyweight title with a stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
(2026-05-10). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-10). The Voting Rights Act And The Need For Movement Politics. popularresistance.org The recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in the case of Louisiana v. Callais is but the latest example of a direct attack on Black people by the state. This decision is the last nail in the coffin of the Voting Rights Act, and in the aftermath of this blow, there is deep anger, fear, and confusion felt by millions of people. While those feelings are both righteous and understandable, it is still frustrating to watch as some of the fake friends who could have prevented this outcome shed fake tears alongside those who are actually being victimized.
(2026-05-10). Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife. aljazeera.com Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person to person.
(2026-05-10). For the first time in history, FIFA to kick off the 2026 World Cup with three opening ceremonies. thecanary.co 
FIFA has announced that there will be three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup, a first in the tournament's history, with a ceremony to be held in each of the host nations: Canada, the United States and Mexico. The next edition of the World Cup is scheduled to kick off on 11 June and […] | By
(2026-05-10). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-10). Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Why a Nomination Is Not a Trophy. moderndiplomacy.eu The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is already carrying the weight of a turbulent world. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has confirmed that 287 candidates have been nominated this year, including 208 individuals and 79 organizations. That means nearly three out of four nominees are individuals. The total is lower than the 338 candidates recorded for 2025, …
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). (W.E. Talk) Latin America resists aligning with the U.S. ecns.cn In the latest episode of W.E. Talk, Ricardo Martínez-Esquivel, a professor at the University of Costa Rica, noted that Latin American countries have long been viewed as the U.S. "backyard." Amid a new round of geopolitical competition, the region now is facing a dilemma: either to align with the U.S. or to pursue its own development path.
(2026-05-10). NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker. sanews.gov.za NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the two life sentences handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates' Court to Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo, a general worker at a primary school in Mamelodi West in Pretoria. ⚪ This is after Ratlhogo was convicted of two counts of rape of a seven-year-old learner. The court further ordered that his name be added to the National Register for Sex Offenders and declared him unfit to possess a firearm. ⚪ "Ratlhogo worked as a gardener at the school. On 09 July 2019, shortly after the victim was dropped off…
(2026-05-10). Finance Minister engages Joburg Mayor. sanews.gov.za Finance Minister engages Joburg Mayor | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has met with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, to discuss serious concerns the National Treasury has raised regarding the City's finances. ⚪ "These concerns relate to financial sustainability and compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA) by the metropolitan municipality. ⚪ "In terms of its constitutional and statutory mandate, National Treasury exercises oversight over the financial affairs of municipalities and is obligated to act where it observes material risks to fiscal sustainabil…
(2026-05-10). Labour calls Reform 'divisive' despite its own election smear tactics. thecanary.co 
The Labour Party ran one of the most disgusting campaigns we've ever seen in the runup to the 2026 local elections. As such, the party really has lost any right to complain that its rivals are 'divisive'. Despite this, that's exactly what Labour politicians are now doing: Bridget Phillipson says shes concerned about the divisive […] | By
(2026-05-10). World's first 24,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship named 'Eastern Wisdom' expected to be delivered in June. ecns.cn The container ship named "Eastern Wisdom" was completed and officially named in Nantong City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Friday. As the largest methanol dual-fuel container ship to date, it represents a major breakthrough for China in the design and construction of ultra-large, clean-energy ships.
(2026-05-10). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-10). 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…
(2026-05-10). Saturday 5/9: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, 95117…
(2026-05-10). SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape. ⚪ The adverse weather, according to the weather service, is expected to lead to the flooding of roads, bridges and formal and informal settlements, mudslides and danger to life due to fast flowing rivers. | These are expected over the mountainous regions of the Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, the western parts of the Theewaterskloof, City of Cape Town, Breede Valley and Witzenberg local municipalities of the Western Cape until Tuesday. ⚪ Meanw…
(2026-05-10). Nation's Largest Grid Operator Warns Drastic Measures Required As Data Centers Come Online. wattsupwiththat.com "Constrained supply" is at the heart of PJM's complaints. This shortage largely stems from the many regulatory reviews required to break ground on energy developments, according to the Consumer Energy Alliance.
(2026-05-10). Sunday 6/14: SAFAR: A Journey of Recollections. indybay.org Creativity Theater, Children's Creativity Museum, | Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-10). Government sets up investigation team to probe fireworks plant explosion in Hunan Province. ecns.cn An investigation team has been established by China's State Council to look into a deadly fireworks plant explosion in central China's Hunan Province, authorities said on Friday.
(2026-05-10). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-10). EconoScope | China's intelligent vehicles redefine global mobility. ecns.cn China's smart vehicle boom is sweeping across global markets. Powered by advanced intelligent systems and digital ecosystems, Chinese automakers are not only exporting cars, but also reshaping the future of global mobility.
(2026-05-10). How Climate Change Supercharges Hurricane Flooding, Deaths. juancole.com By Jeff Masters | — In brief: | The atmosphere can contain more water vapor when it's warmer, enabling tropical cyclones to dump more rain. | Tropical cyclones are already dropping more rain than they did in the past. | Studies from several different research groups have found that climate change worsened the rainfall of recent hurricanes, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Helene, and Melissa. | Slow-moving, stalled, and slow-to-weaken tropica…
(2026-05-10). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-10). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-10). The Case Against Industrial-Scale Solar in the UK. wattsupwiththat.com Britain needs an honest national conversation about what its energy future actually requires — one grounded not in what is fashionable or financially convenient, but in the austere realities of northern latitude, Atlantic cloud, the non-negotiable demands of a British winter, and the irreplaceable value of the land and water we are being asked to sacrifice.
(2026-05-10). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-10). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-10). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-10). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-10). Thursday 6/4: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-10). Farage could face a by-election over undeclared £5m 'gift'. thecanary.co 
In the runup to the local elections, Nigel Farage became suspiciously hard to get hold of. People suspected this was because we learned he neglected to declare a £5m 'gift' he received. It's clear why people suspected this, because Farage only made things worse when asked him about the payment. Now that people have cast […] | By
(2026-05-10). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-10). Sixteen suspects nabbed in police operations. sanews.gov.za Sixteen suspects nabbed in police operations | Sixteen people have been arrested, and counterfeit goods worth more than R17 million were seized in recent police operations. ⚪ Spearheaded by the National and Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units, multidisciplinary teams carried out 33 takedown operations across the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and the Western Cape. ⚪ "These operations resulted in the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit and illicit goods, including branded clothing, sports apparel, cellphone accessories, toys, pharmaceuticals, consumables, as well as counterfeit…
(2026-05-10). 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…
(2026-05-10). Lessons Of NewsGuild Pittsburgh Post Gazette Strike & The Fight For A New Paper. indybay.org The Pittsburg Post Gazette Newsguild journalists went on the longest unfair labor practice strike in the United States. After going back to work the owners turned the paper over to a non-profit group which proceeded to terminate most of the union strikers. A journalist and striker Steve Mellon talks about the lessons of their strike and their struggle for a paper run by workers and the community.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-10). Direct Action Workshop Sun may 10 3124 shattuck berkeley.. indybay.org Do you feel like change is impossible? | What do we do when the political process fails?>
(2026-05-10). Norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess cruise ship sickens over 100 guests. scmp.com More than 100 people aboard a cruise ship that departed from Fort Lauderdale in Florida last month have fallen ill from norovirus, according to the US Centres for Disease Control. | The Caribbean Princess, a Princess Cruises ship, departed from Port Everglades on April 28 for an 11-day voyage, according to Cruise Mapper. | But on Thursday, the CDC announced that 102 passengers and 13 crew members were sick and had been isolated. There are more than 4,000 people on board, according to the CDC.
(2026-05-10). 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".
(2026-05-10). Friday 5/8: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-05-10). 100+ ex-councillors demand Starmer falls on his sword. thecanary.co 
It's clear to 99.99% of Britons what Labour's key issue was in the local elections, and that issue was 'Keir Starmer'. The 0.01% of people who don't think this are Keir Starmer himself, and the cabinet ministers who know they'll never hold government positions again once he's gone. As a result of Starmer's incompetence, hundreds […] | By
(2026-05-10). Apple Worker Ashley Gjovik & The Struggle For Heath & Safety Labor & The Environment. indybay.org Apple health and safety whistleblower and environmentalist Ashley Gjovik spoke in San Jose about her struggle at Apple to protect her health and safety and fellow workers and the retaliation and corruption of government agencies. She also discussed the ongoing environmental dangers by Apple and other sites in the South Bay.
(2026-05-10). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-10). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-10). Thursday 5/28: Boots Riley In Conversation with Forum Live. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-10). McLean joins campaign to boycott Israel: Ireland knows what persecution means; the match must not go ahead. thecanary.co 
Irish footballer James McLean has added his voice to the sporting and political calls to boycott Ireland's matches against Israel in the UEFA Nations League. According to a report published by The42ie, McLean, a Derry City player with 103 caps for the Republic of Ireland, criticised what he described as a lack of "courage" on […] | By
(2026-05-10). Saturday 5/9: Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference for Regeneration. indybay.org oakstop broadway event hall…
(2026-05-10). More world-class players and stars have reached the Champions League final. thecanary.co 
The Champions League has reached the moment when the most coveted title will be decided, with the gap between dream and reality narrowing in a final that holds the hope of a first title for Arsenal, or a second in a row for Paris Saint-Germain. In London, Arsenal wrote a new chapter in their season […] | By
(2026-05-10). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-10). Annual Tibetan antelope migration begins in China's Hoh Xil Reserve. ecns.cn The annual migration of Tibetan antelopes has begun in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, with the first herd of 158 animals crossing the heart of the sanctuary on Thursday, local authorities said on Saturday.
(2026-05-10). Thursday 5/21: Economic Activism for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Bn7ony……
(2026-05-10). Algeria and France agree to boost ties after diplomatic spat. newarab.com 
France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic As part of Rufo's visit, France's
(2026-05-10). Thursday 5/14: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! | Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-10). Tuesday 5/12: Building Power through Relationships: Our Role in the Midterms. indybay.org Zoom | www.fcnl.org/events/building-power-throu……
(2026-05-10). Gulf Monarchies And The Price Of American Patronage. popularresistance.org Empires do not require invitations. They arrive, impose and endure until, as the anti-colonial struggles of the past demonstrated, they are expelled. That was the grammar of colonialism as it left scars across Asia, Africa and the Middle East: a one-way street paved with extraction, humiliation and the slow suffocation of self-determination | The tragedy of the current Gulf predicament in the Middle East is not that empire persists, but that it has been invited with ceremony, financed with petrodollars and normalized as strategy. The rulers of the Gulf did not resist the imperial embrace.
(2026-05-10). Concern over escalating mental health crisis. sanews.gov.za Concern over escalating mental health crisis | The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has expressed deep concern over the escalating mental health crisis affecting men and boys across South Africa. ⚪ In a statement on Sunday, the Minister called for urgent societal, institutional, and community-based interventions to tackle what she described as "a silent national emergency." ⚪ Chikunga observed that most men continue to suffer in silence due to damaging social norms that discourage emotional vulnerability, help-seeking behaviour, and open discussions…
(2026-05-10). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-10). Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France's role in Africa. aljazeera.com Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.
(2026-05-10). Pentagon releases declassified 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).
(2026-05-10). Strickland vs Chimaev — UFC 328: Strickland downs Chimaev on split decision. aljazeera.com Sean Strickland won 48—47, 48—47 and 47—48 against Khamzat Chimaev in a fight that failed to live up to its hype.
(2026-05-10). Monday 5/11: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-10). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-10). Managing the New Cold War: What Trump and Xi Really Want from Their Beijing Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu When Donald Trump lands in Beijing on 14 May, the optics will matter almost as much as the outcomes. Trump will become the first American president to visit China in nearly a decade—the last, in 2017, was Trump himself. That fact alone says much about how narrow and brittle the relationship has become. Yet this …
(2026-05-10). 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…
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica's president. ecns.cn Laura Fernandez was sworn in on Friday as Costa Rica's president for a four-year term during a ceremony at the National Stadium in San Jose.
(2026-05-10). Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war. aljazeera.com India and Pakistan each claim strategic successes after the four-day conflict, as tensions continue to simmer.
(2026-05-10). "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…
(2026-05-10). Iran: Private Sins, Public Crimes: Policing, Punishment, and Authority. juancole.com While being questioned by the Shah, Khan cursed him and said 'the world d…
(2026-05-10). 'No Kings' protest outside Buckingham Palace. aljazeera.com British anti-royals have staged a 'No Kings' protest outside Buckingham Palace in London.
(2026-05-10). China CDC says cruise-linked Andes hantavirus poses low risk domestically. ecns.cn China's disease control authority said on Friday that the Andes hantavirus linked to an outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius poses a low public health risk in China, as the virus has no known natural host and no reported human infections in the country, according to local media reports.
(2026-05-10). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-10). México, Oaxaca: Gustavo Esteva "Tejiendo Alternativas" indybay.org México, Oaxaca 2019: "Tejiendo Alternativas" — Entrevista a Gustavo Esteva…
(2026-05-10). Bridge makes integration of region tangible. ecns.cn Before the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opened, a trip from Zhuhai to Hong Kong meant either taking the ferry for more than an hour or driving around the waters separating the two cities for three to four hours. That journey can now be made in about 45 minutes across the Lingdingyang Bay…
(2026-05-10). China breaks new ground in artificial breeding of loach. ecns.cn China has achieved its first successful artificial breeding of the loach (Traccatichthys pulcher), which is a huge breakthrough in fish conservation efforts at the Datengxia Water Conservancy Hub.
(2026-05-10). Sunday 5/17: Fossil Free Future Festival: Joyful Resistance to Chevron. indybay.org Keller Beach & Judge Carroll Park in Richmond, CA | W Cutting Blvd and S. Garrard Blvd, Richmond, CA 94801 US | Schedule/Location: | 11: 00am Indigenous Opening Ceremony at Keller Beach | 12: 00pm Festival at Judge Carroll Park…
(2026-05-10). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-10). The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now. portside.org The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now |
(2026-05-10). Thursday 5/14: What Is Democratic Modernity? indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-10). Islamophobes of Greater Belfast proudly unveil world's shittest mural. thecanary.co 
Belfast — Hate spewing knuckle-draggers the Concerned Parents of Newtownabbey (CPoN) have vandalised an unfortunate person's gable wall with what is perhaps a new genre of AI enshittification — mural slop. The inexplicable abomination molesting the eyes of passers-by defies coherent description, but we'll take a crack anyway. It appears to feature the Spanish Los […] | By
(2026-05-10). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-10). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-10). South Africa, Beloved South Africa with Xenophobic Attitudes. moderndiplomacy.eu South Africa incredibly disgraced the entire continent of Africa. The current development by South Africans with fellow Africans distinctly indicated the level of xenophobic attitudes and racial discrimination existing in the country. South Africa, as a staunch member of the regional South African Development Community (SADC), the continental African Union (AU), and the informal association …
(2026-05-10). 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…
(2026-05-10). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-10). Sunday 6/7: 51st Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival. indybay.org Parade starts at 11am at the intersection of Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-10). Beijing high-tech expo kicks off with over 800 exhibitors. ecns.cn The 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo just opened on Friday, drawing more than 800 Chinese and international companies and institutions to take part.
(2026-05-10). Thursday 5/14: Art-in for Real Art & Human Artists, not Ai! Tues & Thurs 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. Media is there because ElonMusk is suing Sam Altman. We protest the broligarchy Nerd Reich!
(2026-05-10). China to boost mutual empowerment of AI, energy. ecns.cn The plan envisions that by 2030, the clean energy supply capacity for AI computing power infrastructure will be significantly increased, while the application of AI in the energy sector will also be considerably improved.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). 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).
(2026-05-10). Reform's Tice refuses to condemn racist 'melt Nigerians' councillor. thecanary.co 
On 6 May, we reported that a Reform UK candidate suggested 'melting Nigerians to fill potholes'. The man in question — Glenn Gibbins — is now an elected councillor. And Reform deputy Richard Tice is refusing to condemn what he said: He keeps mentioning processes and vetting, why haven't they sacked him? — Zara Hussain […] | By
(2026-05-10). Iran seeks World Cup visas for players linked to Guards. newarab.com 
Iran's soccer federation said on Saturday that the country "definitely" will participate in the 2026 "All players and technical staff, especially those who served their military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, should be granted visas without problems," Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran president Mehdi Taj s…
(2026-05-10). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Spanish port for WHO-led evacuation. scmp.com A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. | The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived near the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a civil guard vessel, confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder.
(2026-05-10). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-10). China-Russia trade exceeds $200 bln for third straight year: official. ecns.cn China-Russia bilateral trade surpassed $200 billion for the third consecutive year in 2025, a Chinese commerce ministry official said at a news conference for the China-Russia Expo on Friday.
(2026-05-10). China issues 3.1 trillion yuan in local government bonds in first quarter. ecns.cn China issued 3.1 trillion yuan ($456 billion) worth of local government bonds in the first quarter of 2026, including 1.42 trillion yuan in new debt, according to data released by China's Ministry of Finance on Friday.
(2026-05-10). Luhansk: Coping with the scars and strain of loss. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Person dies after being hit by plane at Denver airport. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-10). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Archiving Nepal's medicinal plants and Indigenous knowledge for future generations. globalvoices.org
(2026-05-10). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-10). Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary Islands. geo.tv 
The Dutch-flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius anchors at the industrial port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain, early on May 10, 2026. — AFP GRANADILLA DE ABONA: A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's…
(2026-05-10). Vicente Araque Elvira: revolucionario del FRAP y sacerdote contra el fascismo. indybay.org
(2026-05-10). San Francisco Bay Area Tibetan Monks and Community Members Have Urban Walk for Peace. indybay.org El Cerrito, CA, Tibetan Monks and Community Members Walk for Peace…
(2026-05-09). Lies After Lies from the Mythomaniac Rubio. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch | The constant lies of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have become a pathological habit. He relentlessly deceives the international community with his uncontrollable mythomania. | At times, his statements are so blatant that they even make his convicted pedophile president, Donald Trump, look bad. Trump has repeatedly stated that the Cuban government will surrender due to the complete lack of oil, which will not reach them by any means. | Following Washington's military attack on Venezuela on January 3 and the kidnapping of its legitimate president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cil…
(2026-05-09). Israeli strikes pound southern Lebanon, hit targets elsewhere. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Killed at Least 22. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes on Lebanon escalated again on Saturday, with at least 22 people killed and dozens of others wounded in various attacks across the country. The IDF also issued evacuation orders for an additional nine villages, and reported having launched strikes on 85 different targets across Lebanon. The deadliest strike was against the town of …
(2026-05-09). Israel orders nine south Lebanon villages evacuated amid strikes. newarab.com The Israeli strikes killed one man and injured his daughter in Nabatiyeh, while another strike killed three people on the Burj Rahhal-Abbasiyeh road, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said.
(2026-05-09). Israel, Hezbollah clash in south Lebanon as strikes kill 19. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah have been clashing in south Lebanon, with Hezbollah saying it targeted Israeli troops with drones. | Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israel had struck targets across the south, killing at least 19 people. Those strikes came after the Israeli army announced new displacement orders on nine villages near Tyre, Sidon, and Nabatiyeh. | Meanwhile,
(2026-05-09). Israel sabotages peace talks with intensifying attacks. thecanary.co 
Israel has once again intensified its killing spree in Lebanon, striking cars and residential areas and killing at least 50 people in less than 24 hours. This is all despite a bullshit ceasefire, which the colonial state continues to ignore. Israeli attacks have intensified across southern Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire. Lebanese officials say at […] | By
(2026-05-09). Iran to respond to US proposal, Israel continues Lebanon strikes. newarab.com 
Secretary of State
(2026-05-09). Gaza at the Venice Biennale: Where language falls short, threads take over. aljazeera.com I co-commissioned the Gaza Genocide Tapestry which will be displayed at the Venice Biennale. Here's the story behind it.
(2026-05-09). Watch: Lammy — 'zero chance Greens are taking my patch'. Oops. thecanary.co 
Genocide-collaborating deputy PM David Lammy is busy helping Starmer wage war on UK rights, including the right to trial by jury. He's also a famously awful politician and an even worse human being — and one full of unmerited self-confidence. So much so that he said only in March 2026, in the run-up to the […] | By
(2026-05-09). VIDEO: Stop Using Drone Warfare to Perpetrate Genocides in Palestine and Sudan. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, May 9, 2026 | This webinar examines the problem of drone warfare and possible solutions. A panel of speakers is followed by Q&A. | Sponsored by: | Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine | International Fellowship of Reconciliation | International Peace Bureau | Pax Christi International | Veterans For Peace | Weaponized Drone Ban Treaty Campaign | World BEYOND War |
| Speakers include: : | Sean Conner, International Peace Bureau (IPB) | Sean Conner was appointed Executive Director of IPB in October 2022. He holds a Bachelors in Intercultural and Critical Communicatio…
(2026-05-09). US attacks two Iranian-flagged tankers as Trump escalates war ahead of China summit. wsws.org US Navy aircraft attacked two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday as part of the US naval blockade of Iran, in a major escalation of the war.
(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). Qatari LNG tanker sailing towards Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat was sailing towards the A successful passage would mark the first transit by a The LNG is being sold by Qatar to Pakistan, a mediator in the war, under a government-to-governme…
(2026-05-09). Clashes Reported Between Iranian, US Forces Near Strait Of Hormuz. popularresistance.org Clashes erupted between Iranian forces and the US military around the Strait of Hormuz on 8 May, with gunfire and explosions being reported across the area, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency and other regional outlets. | Tasnim reported "limited exchanges of fire with the American enemy around the Strait of Hormuz." | "For about two hours, sounds of gunfire have been heard near the Strait of Hormuz," the report added. | "Sounds of several explosions were heard around Sirik," the agency reported, adding that some of these explosions could have been related to the clashes near the strait.
(2026-05-09). No End in Sight to US-Iran War as Gulf Violence Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. and Iran are still at an impasse in their ongoing conflict, as both sides exchanged fire in the Gulf despite a fragile ceasefire. Recent tensions have led to the most intense fighting in the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire started a month ago, with renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates …
(2026-05-09). South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed. scmp.com South Korea is drawing growing interest from Middle Eastern oil producers seeking to store crude oil at the country's petroleum reserve bases, the world's sixth largest, amid a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a South Korean official and an expert on the matter have said. | The strait's closure in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran has taken a toll not only on South Korea and other nations dependent on oil imports but also oil-producing countries whose storage tanks are filling up…
(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). US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare. scmp.com ‚Å The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months. | Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed ‚Äåattack on Friday.
(2026-05-09). With the US, China must choose constructive power over destruction. scmp.com Foreign affairs are not a series of disconnected episodes. They are a test of whether nations learn from history and act with foresight. The United States has often failed that test. It forgets that unchecked aggression leads to wider wars and that removing governments without building new authority invites chaos. | Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Iran's destabilising role in the Middle East and the collapse of Libya and Afghanistan all testify to what happens when those lessons are ignored.
(2026-05-09). Trump's new Iran negotiator is Israel lobbyist who denounced negotiations with Iran. mronline.org 
Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option.
(2026-05-09). "Nowhere left to go" : Gaza residents return to rubble after Israeli strike. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Al-Shati Refugee Camp after overnight Israeli airstrikes.
(2026-05-09). ACTION ALERT: Protect the Flotilla, Free Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek! Your calls, emails and petition signatures needed NOW. wibailoutpeople.org FIRST, earlier this week, we conveyed a request from US Boats to Gaza, the US arm of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, for calls to the State Department demanding they secure the release of the two kidnapped Global Sumud Flotilla activists—Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila, whose illegal and brutal imprisonment has been extended to at least …
(2026-05-09). Israel to release Gaza flotilla activists after global pressure. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Israeli forces bomb Gaza home after evacuation orders. newarab.com 
The bombing of the house, belonging to the al-Adham family, came following an evacuation order for the building and others in the area, spreading panic among civilians. | Sources on the ground told The N…
(2026-05-09). One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official. aljazeera.com Israel continues to violate a 'ceasefire' agreed to in October with hundreds more killed across the Strip.
(2026-05-09). Peru opens war crimes probe into Israeli soldier over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Venezuela's Attorney General Announces Investigation Into Custodial Death of Detainee. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, May 7, the Venezuelan Ministry for Penitentiary Services The official statement confirmed that Quero Navas died on July 24, 2025, after being transferred to the Dr. Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital "following an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute feb…
(2026-05-09). Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez heads to The Hague for land dispute case. aljazeera.com Trip to be first time Rodriguez has left Caribbean since Maduro abduction, will attend ICJ case on Guyana land dispute.
(2026-05-09). Alabama May 16, 2026: Fight for Voting Rights! Marches Mass Rallies. wibailoutpeople.org 
allroadsleadtothesouth.com In light of the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act, civil and voting rights groups are organizing a grassroots National Day of Action on Saturday, May 16th in Alabama. üì£9 AM | Selma — Faith leaders gather at the Edmund Pettus Bridge for prayer üì£1—5 PM | Montgomery — National Mass Rally …
(2026-05-09). Gavin Newsom, A Candidate Fit For Dystopia. scheerpost.com Managing Editors Note: I chose to publish this article because I believe in presenting a wide range of perspectives and encouraging open debate. My own view is that the billionaire class exerts control over both major political parties and is helping drive the authoritarian, fascistic direction this country appears to be heading toward — if …
(2026-05-09). Scotland sticks wi' SNP: making sense of Holyrood's election results. thecanary.co 
From the perspective of an England-based, Westminster-weary journalist with family ties to the country, Scotland's political culture often feels like a breath of fresh air. There are a number of once-commonplace issues and policies that still resonate strongly in Scotland, which are considered somehow beyond the pale in Westminster: free university tuition; free prescriptions; accessible […] | By
(2026-05-09). Marilyn Monroe's Intimate Treasures: Jewelry, Letters and Personal Effects Hit Auction Block. moderndiplomacy.eu Memorabilia belonging to the late Marilyn Monroe is set to be auctioned, providing a rare look into the life of this Hollywood star. The auction will feature items such as clothes, jewelry, letters, handwritten notes, paintings, and poetry. Brian Chanes, a senior director at Heritage Auctions, remarked on Monroe's lasting impact and popularity. Born Norma …
(2026-05-09). Israeli settlers force Palestinians to exhume body after burial. newarab.com 
Extremist Israeli settlers on Friday forced Palestinians to exhume a body and move it to another location after they claimed it was buried too close to an Israeli settlement in the northern The Times of Israel (TOI) said Israeli soldiers stood by and watched as this happened near the settlement of Sa-Nur, which was evacuated 20 years ago and officially reopened last month. | Despite the military acknowledging that the funeral had been coordinated in advance, settlers from Sa-Nur later arrived at the site with digging tools and forc…
(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). Oil, banks and arms make huge profit from the war on Iran. thecanary.co 
Big Oil, Big Banks and arms companies are profiting massively from the war on Iran. Iran War — Oil While most people face higher bills, oil giants are making a lot of money. Shell has reported its first quarterly profits. They are up £982 million on the year before. That's after BP, which actually doubled […] | By
(2026-05-09). Trump dismisses hantavirus threat as outbreak spreads. wsws.org The deepening hantavirus outbreak and the Trump administration's response to it expose the catastrophic dismantling of US public health and scientific infrastructure six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-09). Ending western warmongering should be our number one priority. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ending western warmongering should take priority over every other societal c…
(2026-05-09). Philadelphia gave America its first major musical oratorio in 1781. Then it got buried in poop. whyy.org 
(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). 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). Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables. portside.org Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables |
(2026-05-09). Greens oust Haringey council leader, fall one short of majority in Lammy's turf. thecanary.co 
Bilderberg conference attendee and Labour Together-backed MP, David Lammy, whose pals include Peter Mandelson and JD Vance, will be sombre today. Just weeks ago, he was boasting that the Greens could never take his seat. Well, the Greens have ousted the Labour leader of Haringey Council from her seat. The London borough of Haringey has been […] | By
(2026-05-09). Feared Iran oil slick smaller, may be from infrastructure. newarab.com 
Satellite images in past days appeared to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of the Islamic republic's It was not immediately clear what had caused the apparent spill off the west coast of the small Gulf island.
(2026-05-09). Restore backed group splits racist vote, stopping Reform taking Norfolk. thecanary.co 
A group backed by Restore Britain has stopped Reform UK from gaining full control of Norfolk County Council in the local elections, by effectively splitting the racist vote. Great Yarmouth First, which Restore Britain endorsed, won all nine seats it contested with 4.8% of the total Norfolk vote. This prevented Reform UK from forming a […] | By
(2026-05-09). Lutfur Rahman re-elected as mayor in Tower Hamlets despite racist attacks. thecanary.co 
Lutfur Rahman, leader of the Aspire Party, was reelected as the Tower Hamlets mayor with 38.8% of the share of the votes. Rahman also won in 2022, after Labour had held the position previously. Aspire is one of the local independent groups supported by Your Party. 5Pillars celebrated his win, adding that the Muslim Vote […] | By
(2026-05-09). One dead in US after being struck by taking off Frontier Airlines plane. aljazeera.com Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
(2026-05-09). Parent company of Trump's Truth Social site reports $400m loss this year. aljazeera.com Losses driven largely by depreciation of cryptocurrency assets as prices of digital currencies tumble.
(2026-05-09). Untied Kingdom: anti-unionist parties take power across the Celtic nations. thecanary.co 
Is 8 May set to become a future independence day? This week's results could truly signal the beginning of the end for our century-old plurinational state: 'the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'. While many nervously watch the sweeping successes of one nationalist party across England's council wards, three others are equally, if […] | By
(2026-05-09). In coal country, black lung surges as federal protections stall. grist.org 
Justin Smarsh and his family used to kayak a few times a year on the rivers and creeks near their home in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania. High on the Appalachian Plateau, northeast of Pittsburgh, he spent hours in the woods and taught his two sons to hunt. Today, Smarsh said, he gets "suffocated just walking." He has a constant dry cough, and he loses his breath if he bends down to tie his shoes. | A few years after he graduated from high school and got married, Smarsh went to work in a coal mine in his home county, just as his father and grandfather had. "It was the best-paying job around," he said. "It still is."
(2026-05-09). Should we be worried about the hantavirus outbreak? aljazeera.com The incident has drawn comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-09). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-09). Milwaukee: Stand For Peace! May 2026 Saturdays (Information). wibailoutpeople.org Gather every Saturday from 12: 00—1: 00 PM at rotating Milwaukee intersections. Bring a sign, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. | May 16: St. Paul & Water | May 23: Lincoln Memorial & LaFayette Hill | May 30: Locust & Humboldt | June 6: Lisbon & 40th |
(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). Russia reiterates willingness to support Cuba materially and politically. radiohc.cu Moscow has confirmed its readiness to continue providing Havana with the necessary material and political assistance, according to a statement released on the Russian Foreign Ministry's official website. | "Our country confirms its firm readiness to continue providing the necessary political and material support to Cuba," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement published Saturday on its Telegram channel. | On March 30, the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Koldkin, carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tons of crude oil, arrived at the Port of Matanzas, amid the energy blockade imposed by the United State…
(2026-05-09). Iran War May End, but Trump's Ally Rifts Are Here to Stay. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw some U. S. troops from Germany and his reaction to a recent conflict with Iran have raised concerns about America's relationships with its allies. As the U. S. and Iran move toward a potential resolution of their conflict, fears grow among traditional allies—across Europe, the Middle East, and the …
(2026-05-09). IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billion. newarab.com 
The The IMF said Pakistan would be able to draw around $1.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and about $220 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, lifting total disbursements under…
(2026-05-09). Nigeria army says killed 50 militants in northeast. newarab.com 
Since 2009, the country has been battling Boko Haram and its splinter faction the
(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). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(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). Israel police accused of assaulting Palestinian govt prosecutor. newarab.com 
A Palestinian citizen of Salah Khalil Faisal Na'ameh and two relatives were allegedly assaulted and arrested last week after police entered their apartment in the Israeli city of Beersheba following a complaint about loud music, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. | Na'ameh suffered…
(2026-05-09). Corporate Hospitals Drive Health Care Crisis. portside.org Corporate Hospitals Drive Health Care Crisis |
(2026-05-09). Lionel Messi tour organiser attacks TMC: 'Messi got angry', turns to new Suvendu-led Bengal government. hindustantimes.com Lionel Messi's India tour organiser Satadru Dutta has broken his silence on the chaotic Kolkata event, alleging that the show was derailed not by planning failure but by a major security breach and political interference on the ground. In this interview, Dutta claims that people not listed in the approved show flow and without valid access credentials entered the field area around Messi, crowding the football star and disrupting the event before it spiraled into chaos.
(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.
(2026-05-09). Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars. portside.org Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars |
(2026-05-09). Australia's populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory. aljazeera.com The far-right party's winning candidate, David Farley, has advocated for stricter migration and farming reforms.
(2026-05-09). A Generation of Kids Thinks They Have No Future. Science Just Admitted Why. wattsupwiththat.com The "most significant development in climate research in decades," has an ugly side.
(2026-05-09). Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital. scmp.com UK health authorities are gearing up to receive about 24 people from a virus-hit cruise ship, who will be isolated in a hospital once used for Covid-19 patients, NHS officials said Saturday. | They are currently on board the Dutch ship, the MV Hondius, due to anchor off Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday. | Most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home to their home countries after weeks at sea, in a carefully prepared repatriation effort.
(2026-05-09). Starmer appoints Paedophile Information Exchange-linked Harman as women/girls adviser. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's addiction to appointing people linked to paedophilia is insatiable. This morning, he has brought Harriet Harman back into government as his 'adviser on women and girls'. That would be the Harriet Harman who was legal officer for the National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL), which was affiliated to the Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE). […] | By
(2026-05-09). Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who's Asking. theintercept.com 
David Morens leaves the U.S. District Court following his arraignment on felony charges alleging he concealed communications related to virus research from Freedom of Information Act requests, on May 8, 2026, in Greenbelt, Md. Photo: Heather Diehl/Getty Images | Armed federal agents recently arrested Dr. David Morens, a 78-year-old retired government scientist,
(2026-05-09). A new West Asia order is in the horizon. strategic-culture.su Virtually the whole planet will pay an extremely hefty price for the latest American Dementia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | L…
(2026-05-09). Philadelphia launches real-time flood monitoring to help Eastwick residents prepare for storms. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When the rain pours down in Philadelphia, residents of the city's Eastwick neighborhood feel anxious, not knowing whether their homes will flood one more time. | The city's Office of Emergency Management launched a monitoring system Saturday that uses flood gauges to notify residents when water levels are rising. Residents say it will ease some of the uncertainty and dread that comes with heavy storms. | "Now we have something to warn us, to make sure that we get our cars, g…
(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). Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026 |
(2026-05-09). Kremlin Says No End in Sight to Ukraine War, Peace "Very Long Way Off" moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin stated that the U. S. is eager to finalize a peace deal to end the Ukraine war, but complex issues make a resolution far off, and talks are currently on hold. For over four years, Russian forces have struggled to seize the entire Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian troops are now …
(2026-05-09). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-09). Covert NATO initiative turns film into anti-Russia battleground. thegrayzone.com A scandal has erupted over covert NATO conferences with the Western entertainment industry. Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone show how NATO has sought to infiltrate film and TV for decades, with UK intel operatives taking the lead. On May 3, The Guardian revealed that NATO has held a series of secret meetings with film directors, screenwriters and TV producers in cities from Paris to Los Angeles. The disclosure suggests NATO is seeking to employ the entertainment industry in its …
(2026-05-09). Wa'ed Association: The occupation is attempting to use the ICRC to cover up the reality of the prisoners' suffering. samidoun.net 
In a statement released on Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Wa'ed Association stated that the Israeli occupation's announcement that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) would be allowed to enter the prisons where Palestinian prisoners are held captive, without permitting direct meetings with the prisoners themselves, does not represent a genuine response to …
(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). 'It's pretty scary': Seafarers traumatised by Hormuz tensions. geo.tv 
This US Navy handout photo released on May 7, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Stream while the latter was attempting to…
(2026-05-09). Labour lose Bradford to no overall control. thecanary.co 
Labour has lost Bradford District Council to no overall control, as no party secured a majority. Reform won 29 seats, up from zero at the last election, but fell shy of the 44 seats needed for a majority. The party won 26% of the vote. Labour only won 15 seats, meaning it lost a shocking 27. […] | By
(2026-05-09). Iran says will play World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Victory belongs to Russia and its People. strategic-culture.su The collective West's anti-Russian obstinacy has proven to be a total failure. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Historical memo…
(2026-05-09). Three new draft laws to be presented to National Assembly of People's Power in July. radiohc.cu The Council of Ministers approved in its regular session for April the exercise of legislative initiative in favor of three draft laws, which will be presented in July to the National Assembly of People's Power. | According to a statement released Saturday by the Cuban Presidency, these are the draft Labor Code, incorporating the results of consultations with workers; the draft Housing Law; and the draft Law on the Organization of the Central State Administration. | Regarding the draft Labor Code, the Minister of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), Jesús Otamendiz Campo, presented a summary, explaining the legal an…
(2026-05-09). LIVE: Manchester City 3-0 Brentford — Premier League. aljazeera.com All our updates, including post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream.
(2026-05-09). Green Machine Targets Plastics at Consumer Expense. wattsupwiththat.com The war on plastics amounts to nothing more than a war on modern conveniences made possible by the innovations inherent in the free market.
(2026-05-09). We Must Resist the Collapse of Conscience in the Age of Trump. truthout.org Under the Trump regime, the United States has entered a dark age in which conscience is not merely ignored but systematically dismantled. Compassion is mocked as weakness, truth treated as disposable, and cruelty elevated into a governing principle. This is more than corruption. It signals the suffocation of civic culture under gangster capitalism — a predatory system in which power serves wealth… |
(2026-05-09). They're Attacking Online Anonymity, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com The EU is This happ…
(2026-05-09). UK sending warship to Middle East ahead of Hormuz mission. newarab.com 
The UK will send a "The pre-positioning of HMS Dragon is part of prudent planning that will ensure that the
(2026-05-09). A tale of two Harrys: Service, spin and the Sussex identity crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 'A year of resistance': Cuba's private sector faces Trump's oil blockade. aljazeera.com US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Tongan armed threat against journalist troubles Pacific media freedom. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kalafi Moala The importance of media freedom is recognised each year globally on May 3. This year the Pacific Island country of Tonga commemorated World Press Freedom Day just a week after one of the most frightening threats to that freedom which took place at a media outlet. A hooded man brandishing a…
(2026-05-09). Cuban foreign minister denounces Marco Rubio's cynicism. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has denounced as a fabrication the alleged offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid from the United States government to the Cuban people, and accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio of resorting to lies to justify the criminal attack against his country. | Through his official account on the social media platform X, the Cuban foreign minister stated: "Aware that he needs lies to justify his criminal abuses against the Cuban people, the US Secretary of State fabricates the story of an alleged offer of aid valued at 100 million dollars or more, attempti…
(2026-05-09). Péter Magyar Takes Office, Marking the Official End of the Orbán Era. aljazeera.com Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, almost a month after defeating Viktor Orban.
(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 …
(2026-05-09). Iran could withstand blockade for four months, claims CIA report, as tensions flare. geo.tv 
(2026-05-09). Compensation payout for families of IRA men gunned down by SAS. thecanary.co 
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have agreed to reach a settlement with the families of two IRA men killed by the SAS in 1983. The attack was likely an execution raid by the special forces unit, carried out against 23-year-old Colm McGirr and 19-year-old Brian Campbell as […] | By
(2026-05-09). Endangered Species Act regulatory overkill. wattsupwiththat.com The U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Endangered Species Act regulations seriously distort Congressional intent. They make it almost impossible for anyone except the rich to develop land within the extensive habitat of an endangered or threatened species. Not just in Florida but throughout America.
(2026-05-09). Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heatwave. 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). The border management fairytale. mronline.org 
How the migration control dogma is used to maintain neocolonial rule and commodify human movements.
(2026-05-09). Pakistan Women Announce 15-Member Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series in Karachi. thinktank.pk The Pakistan women's cricket team has officially announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe Women, set to be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 12 to 15 May. Led by captain Fatima Sana, the hosts will aim to continue their dominant form after securing an unbeatable …
(2026-05-09). Drone Swarms Packed Into Unassuming Containers Sought By DARPA. twz.com 
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is asking for concepts for drones with a high degree of autonomous operation, as well as remotely-operated A "constellation" like…
(2026-05-09). 'No Other Land' filmmaker warns UN of Israeli settler violence. newarab.com 
The Oscar-winning co-director of
(2026-05-09). Atlanta's 'Cop City' Makes a Black Neighborhood a Testing Lab for AI Policing. portside.org Atlanta's 'Cop City' Makes a Black Neighborhood a Testing Lab for AI Policing |
(2026-05-09). Saudi prince defied Trump and blocked U.S. planes from hitting Iran. strategic-culture.su MbS has shown verve and leadership, and his defiance now resets the game. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | They say only a fool ne…
(2026-05-09). Breaking: Labour MP West: I'll challenge Starmer if no one else does. thecanary.co 
Hornsey and Friern Barnet Labour MP Catherine West has announced that she is prepared to try to challenge and depose Keir Starmer. West said that if no cabinet minister puts themselves forward by Monday, she will. A growing number of the party's MPs have called for Starmer to resign after this week's disastrous local election […] | By
(2026-05-09). Starmer vows to fight on after Labour punished in polls across Britain. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026. — Reuters Starmer vows to fight on to deliver 'change'.Voters punish Starmer's party across Britain.Farage hails 'historic shift' in British…
(2026-05-09). La Guerre N'est Pas Une Solution / War is Not a Solution. worldbeyondwar.org 
For several years, Mali has been facing a continuous deterioration of its security situation, marked by the multiplication of armed attacks, the expansion of non-state armed groups, and the weakening of mechanisms for protecting civilian populations. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Australian values and the long shadow of racial fear. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-09). Palestinians run West Bank freedom marathon along separation wall. aljazeera.com Palestinians ran alongside the separation wall today, a structure that cuts them off from their land and their families.
(2026-05-09). Russia's Putin criticises Nato's support for Ukraine at Victory Day parade in Moscow. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday oversaw a scaled-back military parade in Moscow commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. | Security was tight as Putin spoke at the event, even as a US-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities. | Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, declaring that they "face an aggressive force that is armed and supported by the entire bloc of Nato".
(2026-05-09). The gulf separating the U.S. and Iran is too wide to bridge. strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As I pointed out in my last article, someone in the Trump administration who…
(2026-05-09). Cuba's Foreign Minister: We Will Defend Our Sovereignty Until the End. orinocotribune.com In an interview with the US television and radio network ABC News in Havana, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla condemned the United States' multidimensional aggression against Cuba, including extraterritorial sanctions and threats of military intervention. | Minister Rodríguez stated that the oil blockade and Donald Trump's May 1 executive order seriously harm the Cuban people as secondary coercive measures. These measures include sanctions against any company or shipping line that attempts to sell oil to Cuba, constituting a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of third states. | Trump's e…
(2026-05-09). Reflecting on South Africa's Constitution. sanews.gov.za Reflecting on South Africa's Constitution | Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel says the 30th anniversary of South Africa's Constitution is a historic milestone that will continue to shape the country's democracy and collective aspirations. ⚪ "The Constitution is more than a legal framework and more than just the supreme law of our country. It is the foundation of our democracy, rooted in human dignity, equality and freedom," Nel said. ⚪ The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Milestones of Freedom Campaign panel discussion on Friday night. ⚪ Held at the Government Communication…
(2026-05-09). Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father. aljazeera.com UN condemns confrontation in occupied West Bank as 'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians'.
(2026-05-09). Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar sworn in, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. scmp.com Hungary's Peter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16 years of autocratic rule. | Magyar's centre-right Tisza party defeated Orban's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month, gaining more votes and seats in Parliament than any other party in Hungary's post-Communist history.
(2026-05-09). Israel releases activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek after detention in international waters. radiohc.cu 
The Global Sumud Flotilla has reported the release of activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek, who had been detained since April 30th. | Their arrest occurred after Israel intercepted the flotilla in international waters. They were interigated, beaten and tortured by Israeli authorities for more than a week before their release on Saturday. | The organization reiterated its demand for the release of all Palestinian and political prisoners and called on Israel to be held accountable. | [ SOURCE: teleSUR ]…
(2026-05-09). Trump says hantavirus is 'under control' as WHO tracks cruise outbreak. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says a hantavirus cruise ship cluster is 'under very good control.'
(2026-05-09). Louisiana Hearing Erupts Over GOP Push to Eliminate Majority-Black Districts. truthout.org Tensions erupted Friday as Republican state lawmakers presented new election maps to eliminate one or both of Louisiana's majority-Black congressional districts. Hundreds of people came to the State Capitol, filling several overflow rooms, to watch the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, which met to consider new U.S. House district boundaries and give the public a chance to comment. |
(2026-05-09). Draft White Paper on Local Government out for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft White Paper on Local Government out for public comment | Marking a key step in the ongoing reform of South Africa's local government system, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially gazetted the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government for public comment. ⚪ The publication follows an extensive nationwide consultation process that commenced with the release of a discussion document in April 2025. ⚪ Since then, government has undertaken broad engagements with communities, civil society, organised local government, traditional leaders, academic…
(2026-05-09). Ukraine's Defense Minister implicated in corruption scandal. wsws.org As Ukrainian soldiers continue to perish in the NATO-backed proxy war, new revelations make clear that the Ukrainian ruling class is enriching itself to obscene levels in Europe's poorest country.
(2026-05-09). These Poor Billionaires Are Melting Down Over Taxing the Rich. portside.org These Poor Billionaires Are Melting Down Over Taxing the Rich |
(2026-05-09). Fatal Friendships: Gulf monarchies and the price of American patronage. mondoweiss.net 
For decades, Gulf rulers mistook access to America for influence, but now, with the Iran war, they finally see they are viewed as disposable on the front lines of the U.S. empire.
(2026-05-09). 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…
(2026-05-09). 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). Estadounidenses continúan acciones a favor de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Entre las acciones del Comité Manos fuera de Cuba en Estados Unidos, está explicar la realidad cubana para desmentir campañas mediáticas que circulan en los medios de prensa tradicionales y en las redes sociales. | Así ocurrió con la actividad realizada el 4 de mayo, en Miami, La Florida, donde varias decenas de personas se reunieron para conocer de la intensa agenda ejecutada por la delegación de más de 50 miembros que participaron en la concentración del 1ro de Mayo, en La Habana. | El encuentro fue organizado por la Coalición de Miami para Poner Fin al Bloqueo Estadounidense a Cuba bajó el título: ´Cuba…
(2026-05-09). Café Literario de la Uneac en Holguín aborda pensamiento martiano sobre la maternidad en homenaje al Día de las Madres. radiohc.cu Un acercamiento al pensamiento martiano con respecto a la maternidad centró el espacio habitual Café Literario de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) de Holguín, jornada que rindió homenaje por el Día de las Madres. Bajo la conducción del escritor Manuel García Verdecia, el espacio se ratifica como una apuesta por la literatura y el pensamiento cívico, ocasión que rindió tributo este viernes a las progenitoras mediante la presentación de Eliel Gómez Martínez, presidente provincial de la filial holguinera de la Uneac. | Durante la intervención, Gómez Martínez hizo referencia a los juicios ma…
(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). Cándido Fabré recibe emocionado la condición de Hijo Ilustre de la Ciudad de Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu El reconocido músico y compositor Cándido Fabré recibió visiblemente emocionado la condición de Hijo Ilustre de la Ciudad de Santiago de Cuba en el Complejo Cultural Heredia, ubicado en esta urbe. La distinción, otorgada por la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular, agasaja la labor destacada del "sonero de las madrugadas", del "rey de la improvisación", del "hijo de Sixta" en la promoción y desarrollo de la cultura nacional, enalteciendo de igual forma con su actuar los méritos que con orgullo ostenta la urbe indómita. | Fabré expresó que, pese a su elocuencia para crear versos, no tenía palabras, entonces no agr…
(2026-05-09). En Villa Clara comenzó celebración de gran jornada por el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu 
Con el precepto "Fidel en la memoria, herencia, conciencia y acción ambiental" que rige la celebración en Cuba del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, en Villa Clara comenzó la jornada por la efeméride internacional, esta vez concentrada en el Movimiento Popular Mi barrio por la Patria, para llegar hasta las comunidades, y fundamentalmente con una atención especial en el trabajo con niños y adolescentes. Así lo expresó en conferencia de prensa la Doctora María del Carmen Velasco, delegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente en el territorio, de cara a la fecha, que se conmemora el próximo 5 de juni…
(2026-05-09). UNE prevé afectación de 1740 MW en el horario pico este sabado. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informa que se estima que para el horario de máxima demanda una disponibilidad de 1590 MW con una demanda máxima de 3300 MW, para un déficit de 1710 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1740 MW en este horario.
(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). 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). Denuncian nuevo plan israelí contra presos palestinos. radiohc.cu El Centro Palestino para la Defensa de los Prisioneros denunció hoy los intentos de Israel de organizar visitas de la Cruz Roja Internacional a las cárceles sin permitir las reuniones con los detenidos y ver sus trágicas condiciones. | En un comunicado, la ONG acusó al gobierno de Benjamin Netanyahu de intentar "embellecer la imagen de la ocupación ante la comunidad internacional". | Las visitas, si no incluyen una reunión directa con los presos, no constituyen una verdadera supervisión y no pueden revelar la verdad sobre las graves violaciones cometidas tras las rejas, afirmó. | Alertó que Israel pretende limita…
(2026-05-09). Convocan a encuentro ´Hecho en Cuba ª para fomentar encadenamientos productivos y nuevos negocios. radiohc.cu La Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba, el Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Ligera y el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera convocaron a la realización, el jueves 14, de un encuentro con representantes del sistema empresarial, en aras de fomentar nuevos negocios o encadenamientos productivos. Desde las 10: 00 a.m. de ese día tendrá lugar en la Sala Vedado del Hotel Nacional esta cita denominada ´Hecho en Cuba ª, durante la cual sus organizadores pretenden tejer alianzas, compartir experiencias y abrir nuevas rutas de negocio. | Aunque de acuerdo con la convocatoria solo pod…
(2026-05-09). Santiago de Cuba celebra el Día del Son Cubano con conciertos, talleres y homenajes. radiohc.cu Con conciertos, talleres teóricos y homenajes a figuras esenciales de la música popular, Santiago de Cuba celebró hoy el Día del Son Cubano, género declarado Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad y expresión identitaria profundamente ligada a la cultura nacional. Rodulfo Vaillant, compositor, refirió a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias que el son cubano ha demostrado su universalidad y capacidad de permanencia en diferentes regiones del mundo, donde es interpretado, estudiado y defendido por músicos de diversas generaciones. | "El son forma parte fundamental de la vida del cubano, está en nuestra manera de s…
(2026-05-09). Gobierno de Irán aboga por relaciones internacionales basadas en respeto mutuo. radiohc.cu El presidente iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, reafirmó este sábado que la política exterior de su país se sustenta en el fortalecimiento de relaciones amistosas con otras naciones sobre la base del respeto mutuo y los intereses compartidos. | En un mensaje divulgado en la plataforma X, el mandatario subrayó que "el enfoque colonial no tiene cabida en el mundo del futuro". | Pezeshkian afirmó además que el pueblo iraní se ha distinguido históricamente por la tolerancia y por su resistencia frente a la injusticia. | Las declaraciones del jefe de Estado ocurren en medio de las tensiones regionales derivadas del conflicto…
(2026-05-09). Consejo de Ministros aprueba el Programa Económico y Social 2026 del Gobierno cubano. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros, presidido por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y dirigido por el Primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, aprobó en su sesión ordinaria de abril el Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno para 2026, un documento que recoge las grandes metas y compromisos del país.
(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…
(2026-05-09). Cubanos en Dominica rechazan bloqueo y amenazas militares de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Asociación José Martí de Cubanos Residentes en Dominica condenó las nuevas medidas coercitivas y amenazas militares de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, calificándolas de violación del Derecho Internacional y de la paz regional. En un comunicado difundido este viernes, los residentes cubanos denunciaron el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero.