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Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umayam, s…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

Canada’s national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
Australia news live: judge warns about ā€˜controversy’ as pianist sues orchestra; NSW landlords fined over no-fault evictions

Australia news live: judge warns about ā€˜controversy’ as pianist sues orchestra; NSW landlords fined over no-fault evictions

Musician’s case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will not be a ā€˜roving inquiry’ on conflict in the Middle East, judge says. Follow today’s news li…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations

The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations

Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the cou…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak

What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US

Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US

Flight from Melbourne to Dallas forced to land in Tahiti due to man’s alleged disruptive behaviourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks followed the Israeli military’s announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s armed wing, had been killed in…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months

In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months

Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the …

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Noted Sri Lankan journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj dies in Canada

Noted Sri Lankan journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj dies in Canada

He wrote extensively for over four decades on the island’s ethnic conflict and key political developments, including as The Hindu’s Sri Lanka Correspo…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
Chinese banks see stabilising margins as resilient economy offsets property risks: experts

Chinese banks see stabilising margins as resilient economy offsets property risks: experts

Chinese banks are expected to benefit from a resilient domestic economy and easing China-US ties following US President Donald Trump’s visit, though l…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit

Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit

First Indian Prime Minister’s bilateral visit in 43 years, first Nordic summit since 2022 to kick off this week in Oslo.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection

The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam for disinfection on Monday morning, as Dutch authorities prepared quarantine ar…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Mainland Chinese demand for Hong Kong homes grows on yuan gains and rising rents

Mainland Chinese demand for Hong Kong homes grows on yuan gains and rising rents

Mainland Chinese buyers snapped up 5,777 Hong Kong homes in the first four months of 2026 – already equal to more than 41 per cent of last year’s tota…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Trump warns Iran that 'there won't be anything left of them' without peace deal

Trump warns Iran that 'there won't be anything left of them' without peace deal

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to move quickly towards a peace deal or face destruction, as Washington’s war with Tehran and its all…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
Julianne Moore says true gender equality still distant at Cannes

Julianne Moore says true gender equality still distant at Cannes

At a Women in Motion event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains far…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  France 24 (English)
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn

UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn

Survey shows businesses ā€˜struggling to absorb latest economic shock’, while data says April vacancies down 7.7%The worsening fallout from the Iran war…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
Campaigners threaten legal action over UK-US deal on prices NHS pays for drugs

Campaigners threaten legal action over UK-US deal on prices NHS pays for drugs

Two campaign groups claim that change to how NHS treatments are approved amounts to ā€˜unlawful power grab’Campaigners against the UK’s controversial dr…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News
David Lammy promises 25% cut in number of children jailed while they await trial

David Lammy promises 25% cut in number of children jailed while they await trial

Justice secretary’s white paper will overhaul youth justice rules and could end lifelong criminal records for under-18sDavid Lammy has promised to cut…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
Government-backed Pensions Commission calls for action on gender savings gap

Government-backed Pensions Commission calls for action on gender savings gap

Body says, on average, British women approaching retirement have half private pension savings of men – Ā£81,000 versus Ā£156,000A shake-up of pensions i…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says

Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says

More than 550 drones were intercepted or shot down in more than a dozen regions, including Moscow, in one of largest attacks of the war.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
Crime increasingly a ā€˜serious barrier’ to UK growth, say business leaders

Crime increasingly a ā€˜serious barrier’ to UK growth, say business leaders

British Chambers of Commerce survey shows firms ā€˜are dealing with rising levels of theft, fraud and cyber-attacks’UK business leaders have warned that…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine launches retaliatory strikes

At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine launches retaliatory strikes

Wave of almost 600 drones launched across 14 regions, after Moscow’s deadly three-day attack on Ukraine last weekOne of Ukraine’s largest ever drone s…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
U.S. weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

U.S. weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Hindu (International)
Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region

Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region

Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ā€˜unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry, windy weather fuels themMinnesota’s national guard has been activ…

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian World
He’s Forging the Future of War

He’s Forging the Future of War

Meet the man who wants Ukraine to use autonomous drones that could decide on their own to use lethal force.

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  NYTimes World
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

May 17, 2026  ā€¢  BBC World News

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