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Arbeitsniederlegungen, Märsche und andere Versammlungen sind für landesweite „May Day Strong“-Demonstrationen geplant. Tausende werden sich am Freitag anlässlich des Internationalen Tags der Arbeit einem wirtschaftlichen Blackout anschließen, im Rahmen von 3.500 „May Day Strong“-Veranstaltungen im ganzen Land. Die Organisatoren rufen zu „keine Schule, keine Arbeit, kein Einkaufen“ auf, wobei Arbeitsniederlegungen, Märsche, Straßenfeste und andere Versammlungen bis in den Abend hinein geplant sind. Der 1. Mai ist seit langem ein jährlicher Protesttag der Arbeiterbewegung, und in diesem Jahr schließen sich viele aktive Bewegungen zusammen, um für „eine Nation, die Arbeiter über Milliardäre stellt“, zu kämpfen. Mit Forderungen nach „no ICE, no war“ und der Besteuerung von Reichen umfasst die Koalition May Day Strong Gewerkschaften, Migrantenrechtsgruppen, politische Organisationen wie die Democratic Socialists of America und die Organisatoren hinter den No Kings-Protesten. Die wirtschaftliche Unterbrechung am Freitag baut auf einer ähnlichen koordinierten Aktion in Minnesota im Januar auf, als Zehntausende Bewohner der Twin Cities der Schule und Arbeit fernblieben, um aus Protest gegen das Eindringen von Bundes-Einwanderungsbeamten in die Stadt die Straßen zu füllen. Weiterlesen...

Shayndi Raice übernimmt Leitung der Auslandsberichterstattung bei CBS, nachdem Weiss Büroleiter aufgrund von Spannungen entlassen hat Melden Sie sich für den Breaking News US E-Mail-Newsletter an, um Benachrichtigungen in Ihrem Posteingang zu erhalten Bari Weiss, die Chefin von CBS News, hat einen erfahrenen Büroleiter nach Spannungen über die Berichterstattung über den Nahen Osten entlassen und eine neue Auslandsredakteurin eingestellt, die laut Quellen stärker auf Weiss’ pro-israelische Agenda ausgerichtet ist. Paramount, der Eigentümer von CBS, gab am Mittwoch bekannt, dass Shayndi Raice eingestellt wurde, eine Redakteurin des Wall Street Journal, die zuletzt als stellvertretende Büroleiterin der Zeitung für den Nahen Osten und Nordafrika mit Sitz in Israel tätig war. Raice wird nach London ziehen, wo sie die internationale Berichterstattung des Senders in einer neu geschaffenen Position leiten wird, gab das Unternehmen bekannt. In einem Social-Media-Beitrag nannte Weiss Raice „eine Reporterin mit Gespür für Exklusivmeldungen, eine brillante Redakteurin und eine weitsichtige Führungspersönlichkeit“. Weiterlesen...

• Amazon Web Services erzielte sein schnellstes Wachstum seit fast vier Jahren, angetrieben durch KI-Lösungen und die Akzeptanz durch Unternehmen. • Zu den wichtigsten Treibern gehören Innovationen wie Bedrock und Kiro inmitten steigender Cloud-Ausgaben. • KI löst eine neue Welle von Infrastrukturinvestitionen auf dem US-Markt aus.

• Der Pitch Perfect-Star wird von Charlotte MacInnes, der Hauptdarstellerin von Wilsons Regiedebüt The Deb, wegen Verleumdung verklagt • Verfolgen Sie unseren Australia news Live-Blog für die neuesten Updates • Erhalten Sie unsere breaking news E-Mail, die kostenlose App oder den täglichen News-Podcast

• Menschenrechtsbeauftragte sagt, mutmaßliche Inhaftierung verdeutliche die „wachsenden Risiken transnationaler Repression“ in Australien • Erhalten Sie unsere E-Mail mit Eilmeldungen, die kostenlose App oder unseren täglichen Nachrichten-Podcast • Australiens Menschenrechtsbeauftragte erklärte, dass der chinesische Student, der mutmaßlich von chinesischen Behörden wegen seiner Teilnahme an Protesten in Sydney zu sechs Jahren Gefängnis verurteilt wurde, die „sehr realen und wachsenden Risiken transnationaler Repression unterstreicht, die Menschen in Australien betreffen – einschließlich internationaler Studierender“.

• Ein Mann wurde festgenommen, nachdem zwei Personen in Nordlondon angegriffen wurden, teilte die jüdische Nachbarschaftswache Shomrim mit. • Der jüngste Vorfall folgt auf eine Serie von Brandanschlägen gegen jüdische Einrichtungen in Nordlondon. • In einem Social-Media-Post erklärte die jüdische Wohltätigkeitsorganisation Community Security Trust:

Der Republikaner Chris Carr wird beschuldigt, mit einer Anklage zu versuchen, seine Ambitionen auf das Gouverneursamt wiederzubeleben – „der letzte Atemzug eines sterbenden Mannes“.

• In der „Asked and Answered“-Sitzung der Pittsburgh Steelers am 28. April wurden die Bedenken der Fans über die jüngsten Auswahlen für die Offensive Line in der ersten Runde thematisiert. • Die Diskussion bezog sich auf vergangene Fehlentscheidungen wie Jamain Stephens sowie auf Quarterback-Bilanzen, wie etwa die 5-4-1 Bilanz von Mason Rudolph. • Verletzungen verdeutlichen die Risiken bei der Auswahl von Linemen, was die Teamstrategie für die kommenden Saisons beeinflusst.

BYD's first-quarter net profit dropped 55.4 per cent from a year earlier to 4.1 billion yuan.

U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.(Image credit: Dmitry Lovetsky)

The NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal challengeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said he will only ban the slogan “globalise the intifada” if a potential constitutional challenge to a similar ban in Queensland is unsuccessful, the strongest indication yet that the state government may not seek to proscribe the contested phrase at all.Minns was unequivocal about his intention to ban what he described as “hateful, violent rhetoric” following the Bondi terror attack in December, but sent the issue to a parliamentary inquiry, which he said would enable legislation to be introduced when parliament returned in February. Continue reading...

• North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, prompting immediate condemnation from Seoul and Washington amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. • South Korea's military detected at least three missile launches, with analysts assessing the tests as part of Pyongyang's ongoing weapons development program. • The U.S. State Department condemned the launches as destabilizing and reiterated its commitment to defending South Korea and Japan through extended deterrence.

Details about the shooting at the White House correspondents gala have started to surface as the alleged shooter is set to be charged.The suspect was able to get close to where Donald Trump and many other senior officials were gathered, before law enforcement stopped him. It happened less than two years since Trump was the target of an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, and a subsequent attempt at a golf course in Florida.Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief David Smith, who was in attendance. Continue reading...

Across country, more than 10 people have been injured as Ukrainian prime minister Julia Svyrydenko prepares to visit PolandAnother night of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine overnight left more than 10 people injured, particularly damaging residential buildings in the Odesa region.The strikes caused the biggest damage in the central Prymorskyi district, where residential buildings, a hotel and facilities in the center of the city were damaged, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, said on Telegram in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

Men’s and women’s-only world records fall, along with fastest knightOrganisers hopeful record number will finish course by midnight deadlineThe London Marathon’s organisers have hailed the “greatest day” in the event’s 45-year history after huge crowds watched Sabastian Sawe become the first man to shatter the two-hour barrier in an official race, and a world record tally of more than 60,000 runners started the event.By 6.30pm on Sunday evening, organisers were also hopeful of breaking the record number of 59,226 finishers, set by the New York Marathon last year, although they said it could go right down to the deadline of 11:59pm. Continue reading...

Special session comes after Virginia voted to redraw maps and as Trump pressures Republicans to protect House majorityFlorida begins a special session on Tuesday in what may be the last front of the redistricting war before the 2026 election, with Republicans trying to redraw maps to pick up more seats in Congress.Lawmakers enter the session in Tallahassee cloaked in mystery, with no preview of a proposed map to consider and no clear path for Republicans to increase their representation in what appears to be a hostile year for their party. Continue reading...

US president says venue was ‘not a particularly secure building’ as man is held after shots fired at annual press dinnerHello and welcome to our live updates on US politics.A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at last night’s White House correspondents’ dinner. Continue reading...

• Arsenal defeated Newcastle United in a nervy victory to move three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. • The win marks a significant moment in the title race as Arsenal temporarily reclaimed first place following the match. • Analysts including Paul Burmeister, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe highlighted the intensity of the contest and Arsenal's ability to secure points despite pressure from Newcastle's challenge.

Study of 1,300 campaigners finds arrests, fines and jail terms increase determination of activists to take direct actionThe criminalisation of direct action climate protests in the UK is counterproductive and increases the determination of activists to undertake disruptive demonstrations, according to a study of 1,300 campaigners.New findings suggest arrests, fines and lengthy prison sentences given to nonviolent climate protesters who have blocked roads or damaged buildings may actually radicalise them. The repression of protest could even be one driver of recent covert actions such as the cutting of internet cables, they said. Continue reading...

Paramount Skydance CEO fetes administration as it weighs $110bn merger with CNN parent WarnerBros DiscoveryDozens of protesters, including members of Congress, gathered along the National Mall on Thursday to protest an “intimate” dinner being held by Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison “in celebration of the First Amendment” and “honoring the Trump White House and CBS White House Correspondents”, and attended by Donald Trump.Paramount has faced criticism for the dinner, which has been seen by some as illustrative of the cozy relationship between the Ellisons and the White House – right as the Trump administration is weighing whether to approve the company’s $110bn merger with CNN parent company WarnerBros Discovery. The dinner comes before Saturday’s White House correspondents’ dinner, which Trump will attend. His defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is expected to sit at one of the many tables bought by CBS News for the event. Continue reading...

National broadcaster confirms it will not broadcast world’s largest live music eventNational broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia will not air the Eurovision song contest this year, after they decided to boycott the event over Israel’s participation.Having already announced it would not submit a national entry, Slovenian broadcaster RTV confirmed on Thursday it would implement a broadcasting blackout of the world’s largest live music event and instead show a series of films about Palestine. Continue reading...

With the EU approving a €90bn loan for Ukraine, a surprise visit from Prince Harry, and data suggesting Russian troops made almost no territorial gains in March – are there reasons for optimism in Kyiv? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

• Cyware was again named to the Cyber66 list of hottest privately held security companies, announced via PRNewswire on April 23, 2026. • The recognition highlights Cyware's leadership in AI-powered threat intelligence operationalization and secure threat sharing. • Company emphasizes agentic AI for accelerating targeted threat responses and collaboration.

• North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile from its western region Tuesday evening, the sixth such test in the past three months despite frozen nuclear diplomacy with the US. • US officials assessed the missile demonstrated improved guidance systems, suggesting continued weapons development despite economic sanctions and international isolation. • The test complicates efforts to restart dialogue, with South Korea calling for emergency trilateral talks involving Japan to address escalating regional security threats.

Amid growing congressional scrutiny of his conduct, Patel has claimed he has ‘never been intoxicated on the job’US politics live – latest updatesHouse judiciary Democrats have launched a formal inquiry into FBI director, Kash Patel’s alleged drinking habits, demanding he complete a standardized alcohol abuse assessment and submit the results to Congress.In a letter sent on Tuesday, led by Jamie Raskin, a Maryland representative, Democrats on the committee called on Patel to take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (Audit) – a 10-question World Health Organization screening tool used to identify harmful patterns of drinking – along with a sworn statement attesting to his answers. Lawmakers also requested all security clearance questionnaires Patel has completed since taking the role. Continue reading...

Survey by global economic forum shows ‘tax wedge’ in Britain increased to 32.4% of income in 2025Business live – latest updatesTaxes on workers in Britain rose at the fastest rate among the world’s richest economies last year, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.With Labour under pressure on the economy amid the Iran war, the OECD said a key measure of the total tax paid by workers and their employers rose by the most in the 38-member club of rich nations in 2025. Continue reading...