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全國各地計畫舉行罷工、遊行及其他集會，響應「May Day Strong」示威活動。 數千人準備參加週五 International Workers’ Day 的經濟封鎖，這是全國 3,500 場「May Day Strong」活動的一部分。主辦單位呼籲「不上學、不工作、不購物」，並計畫在傍晚舉行罷工、遊行、街頭派對及其他集會。May Day 長期以來一直是勞工運動的年度抗議日，而今年許多活躍的運動正在匯集，爭取建立一個「將勞工置於億萬富翁之上」的國家。要求廢除 ICE、停止戰爭並向富人徵稅，「May Day Strong」聯盟成員包括工會、移民權利團體、像是 Democratic Socialists of America 這樣的政治組織，以及 No Kings 抗議活動的幕後組織者。週五的經濟中斷行動是延續一月份 Minnesota 的一項類似協調活動，當時數萬名 Twin Cities 居民停課、停工並湧向街頭，抗議聯邦移民官員突襲該市。Continue reading...

Shayndi Raice 將在 Weiss 因報導引發的緊張關係而撤換分社社長後，接掌 CBS 的駐外報導。訂閱 Breaking News US 電子郵件以在您的收件匣中接收電子報快訊。CBS News 負責人 Bari Weiss 在 Middle East 報導引發緊張關係後，撤換了一名資深分社社長，並引進了一位新的外事編輯，據消息人士透露，該編輯與 Weiss 的親 Israel 立場更為一致。擁有 CBS 的 Paramount 於週三宣佈，已聘請 Wall Street Journal 編輯 Shayndi Raice，她最近擔任該報駐 Israel 的 Middle East 及 North Africa 副分社社長。該公司表示，Raice 將移居 London，在一個新設立的職位上負責監督該電視網的國際報導。在社群媒體貼文中，Weiss 稱 Raice 為「一位善於挖掘獨家新聞的記者、一位傑出的編輯，以及一位目光銳利的領導者」。繼續閱讀...

• Amazon Web Services 在 AI 解決方案和企業採用的推動下，實現了近四年來最快的成長。 • 在雲端支出激增的情況下，Bedrock 和 Kiro 等創新技術是主要的驅動力。 • AI 正在美國市場引發新一輪的基礎設施投資浪潮。

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人權專員表示，據傳的監禁事件凸顯了澳洲「跨國鎮壓風險日益增加」的現況。 澳洲人權專員表示，據傳因在雪梨參加抗議而被中國當局判刑六年的中國學生，凸顯了「在澳洲的人們（包括國際學生）所面臨的跨國鎮壓風險極其真實且正在增加」。 專員 Lorraine Finlay 告訴 Guardian Australia，雖然她無法就個別細節發表評論，但「任何人都不應因在這裡行使言論自由及和平抗議的合法權利，而擔心在海外受到懲罰」。

• 猶太社區治安組織 Shomrim 表示，在北倫敦發生兩人遇襲事件後，一名男子已被逮捕。 • 此最新事件發生在北倫敦一系列針對猶太地點的縱火攻擊之後。 • 猶太慈善機構 Community Security Trust 在社交媒體上發文表示：

• 共和黨人 Chris Carr 被指控企圖透過起訴行動來挽救其州長競選之路，被形容為「瀕死之人的最後喘息」。 • 喬治亞州最高執法官員因對抗議亞特蘭大警察訓練中心（即 Cop City）的人士提出新起訴，被指利用職權提升自身政治地位。 • 在聲稱要「堅守陣線對抗 antifa」的喧鬧聲中，喬治亞州總檢察長 Chris Carr 於上週晚些時候宣布對三名活動人士提起指控；與此同時，他在 5 月 19 日初選前的民調支持率低於兩位數，其競選共和黨州長提名人的之路舉步維艱。

• Pittsburgh Steelers 於 4 月 28 日舉行的 「Asked and Answered」環節中，回應了球迷對近期首輪選擇攻擊線球員的疑慮。 • 討論中提及了過去選錯人的例子（如 Jamain Stephens），以及四分衛的紀錄（如 Mason Rudolph 的 5 勝 4 敗 1 平）。 • 傷病問題凸顯了選修線球員的風險，並影響了球隊對未來賽季的策略。

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...