Bus drivers in Ireland have reacted to attacks by the bosses with fierce militancy. Their struggle is a clear indication of the anger building up across Ireland. As cracks open up in the Fine Gael-led coalition government over everything from water charges to police corruption, it is evident that this weak and divided government can be brought down.

Last week, under orders from President Trump, the US navy launched a series of missile attacks on the Al Shayrat airbase in the central governorate of Homs in Syria. This attack was said to be in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime. Once again, however, we see the reeking hypocrisy of the imperialists on display.

With under a month to go before the first round of France’s presidential elections, there is still all to play for, with almost half of French voters still undecided. Support for the traditional parties has collapsed; the Establishment have swung behind the liberal Macron; Mélenchon is gaining momentum; and the possibility of a Le Pen victory threatens the stability of European capitalism.