International Workers' Day was marked by widespread demonstrations globally, with people demanding better wages and working conditions. Protests saw escalating tensions in Istanbul, with arrests made, and demonstrations also began in Paris. In Havana, Cubans gathered for a large march in front of the U.S. embassy, protesting sanctions and an ongoing oil blockade, amid a growing humanitarian crisis.

People are gathering in cities worldwide to mark International Workers' Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Long observed as a public holiday led by unions advocating for workers’ rights, May 1 has seen large demonstrations this year. In Istanbul, tensions have escalated, with police using tear gas and arresting around 400 people. In Paris, protests are also getting underway this afternoon, beginning at Place de la République, reflecting the country’s...