May Day marches over rising living costs linked to war in Iran

ACTIVISTS worldwide marched in May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.

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> People march through Plaza Espana to mark International Workers' Day in Madrid, Spain

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May Day is a public holiday in many countries, and demonstrations, some of which have turned violent in the past, are expected in many of the world’s major cities.