Midterm elections have been held in the Philippines today. Candidates are vying for 18,320 elective positions including 12 seats in the senate, 329 in the House of Representatives and also for the municipal government positions.

Voters find their names and precinct numbers before casting their votes for the Philippine midterm elections in Antipolo City, Philippines on May 12, 2025. Antipolo City, located in Rizal Province, is the largest city in CALABARZON Region with a population of 989,859 and 482,062 registered voters as of 2019.

The Sylvia Earle leaves Marseille, France

Under the motto 'Rent down!'. The housing movement, a coalition of tenant organizations, residents' groups, and activists, took action to demand lower rents and find a solution to the shortage of affordable housing.

Pakistan and India agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire on May 10 after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks, the news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump who congratulated them on using "common sense".

Protestors marched in Melbourne on the eve of Mother's Day in Australia to protest violence against women and domestic violence.

On May 10, Pakistan’s military said that India had launched another wave of missiles targeting three air bases including one on the outskirts of the capital as the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours spiraled toward full-blown war.

Ukrainians protest against Russia On Victory Day in Warsaw, Poland - 9 May 2025

The U.S. Representative Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) held a press conference on May 8 2025 revealing new information on the Iranian Regime's Nuclear Warheads and Hydrogen Bomb Capability on the regime's secret nuclear facilities which the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran has obtained (PMOI/MEK) from inside the country.

Daily Life Along India-Pakistan Border

The French President met with the Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's Interim President at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris. This was the first visit of Ahmed al-Sharaa to a European country as leader of the transitional government, following the fall of the Assad regime in December.

The French President Emmanuel Macron received the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Elysée Presidential Palace.

The Informal meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

The passenger cruise ship Oceania Marina arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

The passenger cruise ship MSC Musica arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Neos plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France.

India-Pakistan on Edge of War Over Kashmir Attack

Grzegorz Braun’s presidential campaign rally in Krakow.

Chairperson Khaleda Zia's motorcade en route from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Interational Airport to her Gulshan home. After four months of receiving medical treatment in London, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home to a grand welcome. BNP leaders and activists crowded Dhaka's Airport Road to greet her causing traffic congestion in several areas.

Pratt & Whitney Machinist Union Workers' Strike in East Hartford

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Czech republic Petr Fiala discuss current situation of Russian aggresion in Ukraine, Czech ammunition initiative, possibilities of ceasefire and peace in Ukraine.

India -Japan Diplomacy in New Delhi, India

In Nijmegen, a silent procession took the streets to the "Keizer Traianusplein", where two monuments in remembrance of the victims of WWII stand. The official ceremony started with two minutes of silence, and wreaths were laid.

Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, Honoring and paying tribute to the workers and laborers of Bandar Abbas — the martyrs and the wounded.

May Day march and protest in New Haven, Connecticut.

Alberta New Demcrat Party Leader Naheed Nenshee in Edmonton, Canada

More than 150,000 people attended the traditional May Day demonstration. The fight against racism, the far-right and the call for an end to the genocide of the Palestinian people were the central themes of the event.

Australian Federal election in Melbourne, Australia

Supporters of the Filton 18 gather outside the Old Bailey in solidarity with the Palestine Action prisoners being accused under counter terrorism powers of destroying Israeli weaponry being made at Elbit Systems ’s Filton facility in Bristol. A number of activists marched in to the factory in an adapted prison van in August 2024 and did damage to property including quadcopter drones of over £1 million. Police arrested the suspects under the Terrorism Act allowing them to hold and question the suspects for an extended time and they have all been remanded to prison ever since. The event occurs as it was revealed this week after a freedom of information request that counter terrorism police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are communicating…

On election day 3 May 2025, voters in the Division of Hotham cast their ballots at polling places including Killester College in Springvale. The seat held by Labor MP Clare O’Neil since 2013 is being contested by Liberal candidate Harmick Singh Matharu, Greens candidate Martin Barry and others. Key issues in the electorate include cost of living pressures, housing affordability and infrastructure development. Hotham encompasses a diverse, multicultural population in southeast and the election outcome will contribute to the broader picture of voter sentiment in outer-metropolitan Australia during the 2025 federal election.

Australian federal election day Begins in Melbourne, Australia - 3 May 2025

The Division of Macnamara, encompassing areas like St Kilda and Port Melbourne is a pivotal marginal seat in the 2025 federal election. Early voting concludes today 2 May ahead of the federal election scheduled for 3 May 2025. The seat is contested by Josh Burns (Labor), Sonya Semmens (Greens) and Benson Saulo (Liberal). With no clear frontrunner, the race is expected to be decided by preference flows in this diverse and politically engaged electorate.

Early voters head to the polls in Chirnside Park before the 2025 Australian Federal election. The seat of Casey has been held by the Liberal Party since 1984 and is currently at a very slim margin.

International Workers' Day celebration in Copenhagen, Demark

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol for a May Day protest against the policies of the Trump administration.

On International Workers' Day, people marched in Amsterdam to demand a living income for everyone, the ability to stop heavy work on time, and solidarity.

The federal election will be held on 3 May 2025. As the country approaches the 2025 federal election, scenes across Melbourne reflect the key campaign themes. Driving political debate is the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, housing affordability and international real estate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Labor) has promised expanded rail and metro investment while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton (Liberal) has focused on housing supply and migration control. Greens leader Adam Bandt continues to advocate for stronger public housing and rent caps. These issues shape the daily urban experience and influence voter sentiment across electorates. Early voting runs from 22 April to 2 May.

Italy-Türkiye Summit: Press Conference Giorgia Meloni Meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Villa Pamphili

The cement carrier ship Seaven Spirit arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Launch of the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Dubai

Pro Palestine and climate activists climbed Peter Khalils office, after about 4 hours of protesting the police got them off the roof using a ladder.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni address the media during a joint press conference after the 4th Intergovernmental Summit between Turkiye and Italy at Villa Pamphilj in Rome, Italy.

Doctors and medical students began a strike on April 28, 2025, to demand the withdrawal of the Garot bill aimed at regulating their practice. The profession is mobilizing against this bill, which would force doctors to practice in medical deserts, and also against the two-day per month in underserved areas.

Giorgia Meloni meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Rome, Italy

CMA CGM Khao Sok arrives in Marseille, France