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• ‘May Day Strong’ 시위를 위해 미국 전역에서 계획된 동맹파업, 가두 행진 및 기타 집회 • 금요일 International Workers’ Day를 맞아 전국적으로 열리는 3,500개의 “May Day Strong” 행사의 일환으로 수천 명이 economic blackout에 참여할 예정임. • 주최 측은 저녁까지 계획된 동맹파업, 가두 행진, block parties 및 기타 모임과 함께 “no school, no work, no shopping” 행동을 촉구하고 있음.

• 보도 갈등으로 Weiss가 지국장을 축출한 후 Shayndi Raice가 CBS의 해외 보도를 지휘함 • Breaking News US 이메일에 가입하여 받은 편지함으로 뉴스레터 알림을 받으세요 • CBS News 수장인 Bari Weiss는 중동 보도에 관한 갈등 이후 베테랑 지국장을 내보냈으며, 소식통에 따르면 Weiss의 친이스라엘 의제에 더 부합하는 새로운 해외 보도 편집자를 영입함

• Amazon Web Services는 AI 솔루션과 기업의 도입 확대에 힘입어 거의 4년 만에 가장 빠른 성장을 달성했습니다. • 클라우드 지출이 급증하는 가운데 Bedrock 및 Kiro와 같은 혁신이 주요 동력으로 작용했습니다. • AI는 미국 시장에서 새로운 인프라 투자 물결을 일으키고 있습니다.

Pitch Perfect의 스타는 Wilson의 감독 데뷔작인 The Deb의 주연 배우인 Charlotte MacInnes로부터 명예훼손 혐의로 소송을 당했습니다. 최신 소식을 보려면 Australia 뉴스 라이브 블로그를 팔로우하세요. 속보 이메일, 무료 앱 또는 일일 뉴스 팟캐스트를 받아보세요. 할리우드 스타 Rebel Wilson은 블록버스터급 명예훼손 공방에서 3일째 증언을 하기 위해 법원에 입장하며 곧 태어날 둘째 아이에 대해 이야기했습니다. Pitch Perfect의 스타는 뮤지컬 코미디 The Deb의 27세 주연 배우인 Charlotte MacInnes로부터 명예훼손 혐의로 소송을 당했습니다. 계속 읽기...

인권 위원장은 이번 구금 혐의가 호주 내 ‘초국가적 탄압의 증가하는 위험’을 부각한다고 말했습니다. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast 호주 인권 위원장은 시드니 시위에 참여했다는 이유로 중국 당국에 의해 6년간 수감된 것으로 알려진 중국인 학생 사례가 “유학생을 포함하여 호주에 있는 사람들에게 영향을 미치는 초국가적 탄압의 매우 실질적이고 증가하는 위험”을 여실히 보여준다고 밝혔습니다. Lorraine Finlay 위원장은 Guardian Australia에 개별 사례의 상황에 대해서는 언급할 수 없으나, “누구도 이곳에서 표현의 자유와 평화로운 시위에 대한 합법적 권리를 행사했다는 이유로 해외에서 처벌받는 것을 두려워해서는 안 된다”고 말했습니다. Continue reading...

• 유대인 지역 자율방범대 Shomrim은 북런던에서 2명이 공격받은 후 한 남성이 체포되었다고 밝혔습니다. • 이번 사건은 북런던의 유대인 관련 시설들을 겨냥한 일련의 방화 공격 이후 발생했습니다. • 유대인 자선단체 Community Security Trust는 소셜 미디어를 통해 다음과 같이 전했습니다: "오늘 골더스 그린에서 흉기 공격이 있었습니다. 용의자는 체포되었습니다. 신속하게 대응해 준 @shomrimlondon, @Hatzola, @metpoliceuk에 감사드립니다. 저희는 경찰과 긴밀히 협력하고 있으며, 정보를 가진 분들은 즉시 경찰, Shomrim, CST로 연락해 주시길 바랍니다."

• 공화당 소속 Chris Carr가 기소를 통해 주지사 출마 가능성을 되살리려 한다는 비난을 받고 있으며, 이는 ‘죽어가는 자의 마지막 숨결’과 같다는 평가가 나오고 있다. • 조지아주의 최고 법 집행 책임자인 Chris Carr 법무장관은 ‘캅 시티(Cop City)’로 알려진 애틀랜타 경찰 훈련 센터 시위자들을 대상으로 새로운 기소를 제기함으로써, 자신의 직위를 이용해 정치적 입지를 넓히려 한다는 비난을 받고 있다. • “안티파(antifa)에 맞서 전선을 유지하겠다”는 허풍 속에서도, Chris Carr 법무장관은 지난주 후반 3명의 활동가를 기소한다고 발표했다. 이는 5월 19일로 예정된 경선 전 여론조사 지지율이 한 자릿수에 머무는 등 주지사 공화당 후보 지명 도전이 난항을 겪고 있는 상황에서 이루어졌다.

• Pittsburgh Steelers' 'Asked and Answered' session on April 28 addressed fan concerns over recent first-round offensive line selections. • The discussion referenced past misses like Jamain Stephens and quarterback records such as Mason Rudolph's 5-4-1 mark. • Injuries highlight the risks of drafting linemen, impacting team strategy for upcoming seasons.

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...