May Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances
cultureMay Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances
Communities mark May 1 with Beltane rites, Magdalen College dawn singing and International Workers' Day events.
Scott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN
politicsScott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN
On Abby Phillip's show, Jennings snapped at commentator Adam Mockler and told him to stop gesturing in his face during a heated exchange.
Connor McDavid expected to play in Oilers' must-win Game 6
sportsConnor McDavid expected to play in Oilers' must-win Game 6
McDavid skipped morning skate but is listed as expected to play as Edmonton travels to Anaheim for a do-or-die Game 6.
Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets
sportsNikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets
After Denver’s playoff exit to Minnesota, Jokic says he intends to remain with the Nuggets in the offseason.
The Wicker Man sees May Day watch parties and Fright Club streams
moviesThe Wicker Man sees May Day watch parties and Fright Club streams
Fans are rewatching the 1973 The Wicker Man for May Day, debating cuts, soundtrack and the film's folk‑horror legacy.
New Resident Evil trailer divides fans over faithfulness
moviesNew Resident Evil trailer divides fans over faithfulness
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil teaser earned praise for scares but criticism from some fans unhappy with changes to game elements.
Golden Week, Photomatic and H&M team up for Japan pop‑up
cultureGolden Week, Photomatic and H&M team up for Japan pop‑up
Photomatic and H&M reveal a limited photo‑booth collaboration in Japan to mark Golden Week festivities
Minnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2
sportsMinnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2
Wild beat the Stars 5-2 in St. Paul to take the series 4-2; Matt Boldy added late empty-net goals to seal it.
Bandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales
musicBandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales
May 1 Bandcamp Friday, musicians promote new albums, freebies and direct-sales where proceeds favour creators.
Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
politicsAung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Myanmar junta says the Nobel laureate was transferred from prison to house arrest to serve the remainder of an 18‑year sentence
FIFA defends Iran at World Cup amid calls for a ban
sportsFIFA defends Iran at World Cup amid calls for a ban
Gianni Infantino says Iran will play U.S.-hosted matches as protesters and campaigners urge FIFA to bar the team.
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Tony Blair Institute urges Labour to scrap the pension 'triple lock'
newsTony Blair Institute urges Labour to scrap the pension 'triple lock'
The think tank calls the triple lock 'unaffordable' and proposes replacing it with a lifespan-style pension fund.
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley urges law change after online-speech arrests
newsMet Police chief Sir Mark Rowley urges law change after online-speech arrests
Rowley says officers are in an "impossible position" policing online speech after cases including Graham Linehan's arrest.
76ers beat Celtics 106-93, force Game 7 in Boston
sports76ers beat Celtics 106-93, force Game 7 in Boston
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 and Paul George 23 as Philadelphia evened the series and pushed a decisive Game 7 back to Boston.
Vegas Golden Knights lead Utah Mammoth series, Game 6 set
sportsVegas Golden Knights lead Utah Mammoth series, Game 6 set
Vegas leads Utah Mammoth 3-2; Game 6 Friday in Salt Lake City will decide WHO faces the Anaheim Ducks in Round 2.
dailybreeze.comGianni Infantino's Israel-Palestine handshake fails at FIFA Congress
sportsGianni Infantino's Israel-Palestine handshake fails at FIFA Congress
At FIFA Congress, Infantino's attempt to stage an Israel‑Palestine handshake failed when the Palestinian delegate refused.
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Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs
sportsMinnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves closed out the series and knocked the Nuggets out, ending Denver’s season in the first round.
Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton Oilers 5-2, Troy Terry scores
sportsAnaheim Ducks beat Edmonton Oilers 5-2, Troy Terry scores
Ducks dominated in Anaheim, Troy Terry scored and Leo Carlsson sealed it with an empty-net goal in a 5-2 win.
nhl.com
International Labour Day 2026 highlights mental health at work
cultureInternational Labour Day 2026 highlights mental health at work
May Day centers on workplace mental health; Adani launches 'Apni Baat' and Lebanon marks the holiday amid heavy shelling.
Yara warns Iran war could cause fertiliser shortages in Africa
newsYara warns Iran war could cause fertiliser shortages in Africa
Yara CEO says the Iran conflict risks a global fertiliser auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling.
Gianni Infantino's Israel-Palestine handshake fails at FIFA Congress
At the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, FIFA president Gianni Infantino tried to stage a handshake between Palestinian and Israeli delegates, but the Palestinian representative refused, saying "We are suffering." The move came as Infantino announced he was seeking another presidential term after ten years in office and amid criticism of his leadership, including his decision to award the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump. The failed photo opportunity underlined the limits of symbolic gestures at sport governing bodies and signaled that delegates expect substantive action on conflict, not staged reconciliations.
