Argentina's President Javier Milei promised a public holiday for the national football team's "achievements" despite their World Cup final loss to Spain. The campaign was marred by on-field altercations and a diplomatic row over a Falkland Islands banner, prompting reactions from the UK and US.
Paraguay, under coach Gustavo Alfaro, returns to the World Cup after a 16-year absence, relying on defensive strength and collective intensity, with star player Julio Enciso leading the charge.
Arsenal wins Premier League after 22 years; fake Botswana holiday announcement for fans debunked by government.
Andre Blumberg, creator of a 298km Hong Kong ultra-marathon, proposed a reservation system for the city's country parks to preserve natural resources amid growing popularity and overcrowding concerns.
Hong Kong residents can enjoy 11-day and 10-day holidays in 2027 by taking only 4 days of leave, leveraging Easter, Ching Ming, Christmas, and New Year holidays.
Hong Kong recorded a 13% year-on-year increase in mainland Chinese visitors on the first day of the Labour Day holiday, though local restaurant operators report that tourists are spending more cautiously.
Trump announced he will increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks from 15% to 25% next week, tearing up part of the deal agreed at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland last summer. The EU Parliament has yet to formally ratify the deal despite voting to progress it at the end of March. The EU's trade chief Bernd Lange condemned the move as untrustworthy, while the Commission said it remains committed to the deal but will keep options open. Trump also threatened to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain.
US president says tariff on vehicles imported from EU will rise to 25% and accuses bloc of non-complianceDonald Trump has said he is tearing up part of the tariff deal he struck with EU leaders at his golf course in Scotland last summer, criticising Brussels for taking so long to ratify the deal.Blindsiding Brussels late on Friday, a public holiday in much of Europe, he announced that he would be increasing tariffs on cars and lorries imported into the US from the EU from 15% to 25% from next week. Continue reading...
Donald Trump announced he will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks from 15% to 25% next week, citing the EU's failure to ratify their trade deal. The move has drawn criticism from EU officials.
Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of Hongkongers across the border, with families budgeting about HK$1,000 (US$128) for a full day in the tech hub, covering restaurants, dental clinics, indoor amusement parks and ice-skating rinks. Labour Day is a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong and marks the start of mainland China’s...
Mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong's Sharp Island for its tombolo also gained an appreciation for local coral reefs and marine life, thanks to increased government promotion and protection efforts.
A feature article celebrating Labour Day 2026 (May 1), highlighting the significance of International Workers' Day in honoring workers across all professions. Lists Indian states where it is observed as a public holiday and provides wishes, messages, quotes and social media status updates.
In December 2004, Russia adopted amendments to the Labor Code, according to which from 2005 onward only May 1 remained a public holiday and non-working day
