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Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis

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Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis

Summary: This report from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines covers recent developments in the Other region, specifically focusing on Diplomacy signals.

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.