What is May Day? Workers’ protests erupt across the world over energy costs due to Iran war
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 04:50 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
May Day has been marked by workers' protests in major cities around the world, as they demand action on rising energy costs caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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