Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
NSW police will drop charges against protesters arrested at an anti-Herzog rally after a court struck down the public assembly restriction law used to justify the arrests as unconstitutional.
Samsung Electronics lost $66B in intraday value after failing wage talks with its union threatening an 18-day strike. South Korean government intervention reversed losses as officials urged both sides to resume negotiations.
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello performed at a Manhattan ICE protest rally, criticizing the Trump administration as fascist, sparking sharp backlash from conservatives and support from progressives.
Albrecht Weinberg, who survived Auschwitz and other Nazi camps and spent decades educating students about Holocaust atrocities, has died aged 101 in Germany. He returned to his homeland in his 80s after decades abroad to bear witness to history.
Late-night hosts announce a special 'Strike Force Five' video episode to celebrate Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' broadcast, featuring star-studded guest appearances during his final two weeks.
WWE Raw featured Jacob Fatu's continued assault on Roman Reigns, Iyo Sky's victory over Sol Ruca, and Oba Femi's dominant open challenge win. The show drew 2.8 million global views from Knoxville.
A 78-year-old retired pastor was convicted and fined in Northern Ireland for preaching a Bible verse near a hospital in an abortion buffer zone, sparking debate over religious freedom and protest restrictions.
Councilman Rubinho Nunes engaged in physical altercation with students from USP, Unesp, and Unicamp during a unified protest in São Paulo's República district, exchanging punches and kicks.
A new report documents an alarming rate of disappearances in Mexico involving state actors, as families hold Mother's Day protests demanding accountability and answers.
Following Reform UK's significant gains in local elections, minority communities across the UK express concerns about increased hostile rhetoric and safety. Community leaders and activists warn of potential escalation in racism and discrimination.
Real Madrid commemorates its 1966 European Cup triumph over Partizan, won 2-1 at Heysel Stadium with goals from Amancio and Serena after trailing 0-1.
Rep. AOC claims the American Revolution targeted "billionaires of their time," arguing wealth concentration mirrors colonial oppression. Conservative critics dispute the historical analogy, citing wealthy founders' roles.
Games Workshop announces new Cities of Sigmar miniatures and rules for Warhammer Age of Sigmar tabletop game in upcoming Sunday preview.
Extreme heat is surging across the Western US with temperatures 15-30 degrees above average, threatening to break over 60 daily records by Wednesday following March's historic heat wave.
Marie Curie's biographical writings reveal her philosophy that happiness stems from perseverance and self-confidence rather than absence of hardship, shaped by her experiences overcoming poverty, discrimination, and personal tragedy.
Stanley Tucci's new Disney+ series celebrates Italy's regional culinary diversity while he warns that modern society's obsession with appearance and uniformity is damaging our relationship with food.
Former Caribbean PM Ralph Gonsalves argues reparations for slavery and genocide are urgent contemporary human rights issues, not historical matters, citing $23 trillion in documented damages.
After experiencing childhood homelessness and estrangement, Ana Duarte reconciles with her mother by offering her a home in Boca Raton, completing a cycle of struggle and redemption.
Nintendo announced a $50 price increase for Switch 2 to $499 while Pokémon Pokopia exceeded 4 million sales in five weeks, driven by rising component costs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from city officials over his handling of antisemitic graffiti in Queens and a protest at Park East Synagogue, with councilwoman Paladino questioning his leadership.
The IMF board cleared Pakistan to access $1.32 billion in fresh funding across two facilities, bringing total disbursements to $4.8 billion under ongoing programs amid regional uncertainty.
A historic 24-hour artists' strike has closed multiple pavilions at the Venice Biennale, with thousands marching in protest over labor and working conditions rather than artistic disagreements.
Brazil's average monthly income reached a record R$ 3,367 in 2025, but income inequality widened as wealthy earners captured disproportionate gains, according to IBGE data.
South Korean labor authorities intervened in Samsung Electronics' wage dispute as the union threatened its largest-ever strike on May 21, with formal mediation stalled since March over performance-based bonuses.
