Chaos has erupted across major roads in Ireland as farmers are protesting rising fuel prices and empty gas stations, which are tied in part to the US-Israel war in Iran.
Chaos has erupted across major roads in Ireland as farmers are protesting rising fuel prices and empty gas stations, which are tied in part to the US-Israel war in Iran.
On the streets of Caracas public employees clashed with riot police as they demanded a rise in their salaries, which have remained stagnant since 2022, according to Reuters. Acting-president Delcy Rodríguez promised Wednesday there would be a rise from May 1 but did not clarify whether that included the minimum wage.
Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi met one of her favorite rock bands, Deep Purple, calling drummer Ian Paice "my god," as she presented him with a set of drumsticks.
A Lebanese official told CNN there would be “no negotiations under fire” in response to Israel’s plan to start “direct negotiations” with an aim of ending hostilities, while an Israeli source told CNN there is “no ceasefire” and that the “talks will be held under fire.” In a separate video message, Netanyahu reiterated there will be no ceasefire with Lebanon as he orders these talks. CNN's Nada Bashir reports from Lebanon.
On Wednesday, protests were held across more than 100 locations in Japan, drawing nearly 50,000 people, according to organizers. Initially sparked by opposition to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to revise Article 9, the pacifist clause of Japan’s constitution, the demonstrations have since grown in size and frequency since the Iran war. Critics warn that constitutional change could open the door to involvement in wars abroad. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports from Tokyo.
Pope Leo XIV was seen spinning a basketball on his finger in Saint Peter's Square during a visit from the US exhibition basketball crew, the Harlem Globetrotters. One of the players helped the pontiff with the classic trick in front of a cheering crowd.
China has consistently called for de-escalation since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran but that hasn't stopped state media from making viral AI videos to mock President Trump. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
Israel says it launched the largest wave of strikes across Lebanon since the war in Iran began. The attacks killed at least 112 and wounded hundreds more. CNN's Nada Bashir reports from Beirut.
