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• 全美各地已为“May Day Strong”示威活动策划了离岗罢工、游行及其他集会 • 为迎接周五的国际劳动节，数千人将参加一场经济大封锁，这也是全美3,500场“May Day Strong”活动的一部分。组织者呼吁“罢课、罢工、不购物”，并计划在晚间举行罢工、游行、街区派对和其他集会。 • 五一劳动节长期以来一直是劳工运动的年度抗议日，今年许多活跃的运动正汇聚在一起，为建设“一个重视工人利益而非亿万富翁利益的国家”而奋斗。“May Day Strong”联盟要求撤销 ICE、停止战争并向富人征税，其成员包括工会、移民权利组织、Democratic Socialists of America 等政治组织，以及 No Kings 抗议活动的组织者。

Shayndi Raice 将在 Weiss 因报道引发的紧张局势撤换分社社长后，领导 CBS 的国际报道 订阅 Breaking News US 电子邮件，以在您的收件箱中获取新闻简报提醒 CBS News 负责人 Bari Weiss 在中东报道引发紧张局势后，撤换了一位资深分社社长，并引入了一位新的国际编辑。据消息人士透露，该编辑与 Weiss 的亲以色列立场更为一致。CBS 的母公司 Paramount 在周三宣布，已聘请 Shayndi Raice。她曾任 Wall Street Journal 编辑，最近担任该报驻以色列的中东和北非地区副分社社长。该公司表示，Raice 将前往伦敦，在这一新设立的职位上负责该电视网的国际报道。Weiss 在社交媒体的一则帖子中称 Raice 是“一名嗅觉敏锐的记者、一位才华横溢的编辑，以及一位目光敏锐的领导者”。继续阅读...

• Amazon Web Services 实现了近四年来的最快增长，受 AI 解决方案和企业采用的推动。 • 在云支出激增的背景下，Bedrock 和 Kiro 等创新产品是主要驱动力。 • AI 正在美国市场引发新一波基础设施投资浪潮。

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人权专员表示，据称的监禁突显了澳大利亚“跨国镇压日益增长的风险” 获取我们的突发新闻邮件、免费应用程序或每日新闻播客 澳大利亚人权专员表示，据称一名中国学生因参加悉尼的抗议活动而被中国当局判处六年监禁，这凸显了“影响在澳人员（包括国际学生）的跨国镇压正面临非常真实且日益增长的风险”。专员 Lorraine Finlay 告诉 Guardian Australia，虽然她无法对个别案件的情况发表评论，但“不应有人因在澳大利亚行使其言论自由和和平抗议的合法权利，而面临在海外受到惩罚的恐惧”。继续阅读...

• 犹太社区治安组织 Shomrim 表示，在北伦敦发生两名人士遇袭事件后，一名男子已被逮捕。 • 此起事件发生在一系列针对北伦敦犹太场所的纵火袭击之后。 • 犹太慈善机构 Community Security Trust 在社交媒体上发布消息称：今天在 Golders Green 发生了一起持刀袭击事件。嫌疑人已被逮捕。我们感谢 @shomrimlondon、@Hatzola 和 @metpoliceuk 的迅速响应。

• 共和党人 Chris Carr 被指控试图通过起诉行动来挽救其州长竞选，被批为“垂死之人的最后喘息”。 • 乔治亚州最高执法官员因对针对亚特兰大警察训练中心（被称为 Cop City）的抗议者提出新起诉，被指责利用职权提升个人政治地位。 • 在大肆宣扬“坚守阵地，对抗 antifa”的同时，乔治亚州总检察长 Chris Carr 于上周末宣布起诉三名活动人士。与此同时，他在竞选乔治亚州共和党州长候选人的过程中举步维艰，在 5 月 19 日初选前的民调支持率不足两位数。继续阅读...

• Pittsburgh Steelers 在 4 月 28 日的“问答”环节中，回应了球迷对近期首轮选取的进攻线球员的担忧。 • 讨论涉及了过去选人的失误（如 Jamain Stephens）以及四分卫的记录（如 Mason Rudolph 5-4-1 的战绩）。 • 伤病突显了选取进攻线球员的风险，影响了球队在未来赛季的策略。

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...