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• 全米で計画されている「May Day Strong」デモに合わせ、ウォークアウト、行進、その他の集会が予定されている • 金曜日のInternational Workers’ Dayに合わせ、全米3,500件の「May Day Strong」イベントの一環として、数千人が経済活動を停止させる抗議行動に参加する予定だ • 主催者は「no school, no work, no shopping」を呼びかけており、夜にかけてウォークアウト、行進、ブロックパーティー、その他の集会が計画されている

• Shayndi Raice が報道をめぐる緊張による支局長更迭後、CBS の海外報道を指揮へ • Breaking News US のメール配信に登録して、ニュースレターのアラートを受け取ってください • CBS News の責任者である Bari Weiss は、Middle East 報道をめぐる緊張を受けてベテラン支局長を更迭し、情報筋によれば Weiss の親イスラエル的なアジェンダにより合致する新しい海外編集者を起用しました。

• Amazon Web Servicesは、AIソリューションと企業による採用に後押しされ、過去約4年間で最速の成長を達成しました。 • クラウド支出が急増する中、主な要因としてBedrockやKiroといったイノベーションが挙げられます。 • AIは、米国市場におけるインフラ投資の新たな波を引き起こしています。

• Pitch Perfect のスターは、Wilson の監督デビュー作 The Deb の主演俳優である Charlotte MacInnes から名誉毀損で訴えられている • 最新アップデートについては Australia news live blog をフォローしてください • 速報メール、無料アプリ、または daily news podcast をご利用ください

人権委員、収監の疑いはオーストラリアにおける「国境を越えた弾圧の増大するリスク」を浮き彫りにしていると指摘 最新ニュース配信メール、無料アプリ、またはデイリーニュースポッドキャストはこちら オーストラリアの人権委員は、シドニーでの抗議活動に参加したことで中国当局に6年間収監されたとされる中国人留学生の件が、「留学生を含むオーストラリアの人々に影響を及ぼす、国境を越えた弾圧という非常に現実的かつ増大するリスク」を強調していると述べた。 Lorraine Finlay委員はGuardian Australiaに対し、個別の事案の状況についてはコメントできないとしつつも、「ここでの表現の自由や平和的な抗議という合法的権利を行使したことで、国外で処罰されることを誰も恐れるべきではない」と語った。 続きを読む...

• 北ロンドンのユダヤ人コミュニティで2人が襲われ、男が逮捕されたとユダヤ人近隣監視グループのShomrimが発表した。 • 今回の事件は、北ロンドンのユダヤ人施設を標的にした一連の放火事件に続くものである。 • ユダヤ人慈善団体Community Security Trust (CST) はSNSへの投稿で次のように述べている。「本日、ゴールド者ズ・グリーンでナイフによる攻撃がありました。容疑者は逮捕されました。迅速に対応してくださった@shomrimlondon、@Hatzola、および@metpoliceukに感謝いたします。私たちは警察と密接に連携しており、情報をお持ちの方は直ちに警察、Shomrim、CSTまでご連絡いただくようお願いいたします」。

• 共和党のChris Carr氏は、起訴によって知事選への挑戦を復活させようとしていると非難されており、「死にゆく者の最後のあがき」とも評されている。 • ジョージア州の最高法執行責任者が、「Cop City」として知られるアトランタ警察訓練センターの抗議活動参加者に新たな起訴を行ったことで、自身の政治的地位を向上させるために職権を乱用しているとの指弾を浴びている。 • 「アンティファ（antifa）に抗して防衛線を維持する」という虚勢を張る一方で、Chris Carr州司法長官は先週末、3人の活動家を起訴すると発表した。しかし、5月19日の予備選を前にした世論調査では支持率が1桁台にとどまっており、同氏の共和党知事候補指名への道は低迷している。続きを読む...

• 4月28日に実施されたPittsburgh Steelersの「Asked and Answered」セッションにて、最近の1巡目でのオフェンシブライン（OL）指名に関するファンの懸念に答えが出された。 • ディスカッションでは、Jamain Stephensのような過去の失敗例や、Mason Rudolphの5勝4敗1分けというクォーターバックの記録などが言及された。 • 怪我のリスクがラインマン指名の危険性を浮き彫りにしており、今後のシーズンのチーム戦略に影響を与えている。

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...