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TCS sexual harassment case: Court says clear evidence of abetment by POSH committee member
[The Hindu] — 5/17/2026, 3:14:04 AMAsia

The court had refused bail to TCS site head and POSH committee member Ashwini Chainani, others in the alleged sexual harassment-conversion case

President Murmu approves increasing Supreme Court Judge strength from 34 to 38
[The Hindu] — 5/17/2026, 3:09:24 AMAsia

Advocate Sumit Gehlot, a Supreme Court lawyer known for his views on constitutional and judicial issues, said the move was welcome but noted that merely increasing the number of judges would not fully solve the problem of pendency

US Centcom says 78 vessels redirected under Iran blockade
[Middle East Eye] — 5/17/2026, 3:06:36 AMMiddle East

US Centcom says 78 vessels redirected under Iran blockade The United States Central Command said Saturday that 78 commercial vessels had been redirected and four disabled as part of efforts to enforce President Donald Trump’s blockade on ships travelling to and from Iran through the Strait of...

Mr. Smokey moves in next door
[The Hindu] — 5/17/2026, 3:05:52 AMAsia

In Thiruvanchery, residents of a horizontally-aligned community, Serenity Paradise, are dealing with the fallouts of a garbage dump established by the local civic body. For want of a better site, this space serves as a garbage transit point

Israel says military at highest readiness level for possible Iran war
[Middle East Eye] — 5/17/2026, 3:05:52 AMMiddle East

Israel says military at highest readiness level for possible Iran war Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli officials believe the military is at its highest level of readiness for a possible resumption of fighting with Iran. According to the report, Israeli and United States officials are...

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
[NPR] — 5/17/2026, 3:02:34 AMUS

Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him
[The Guardian US] — 5/17/2026, 3:01:29 AMUS

Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Republican senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary on Saturday, as voters in Louisiana opted instead to advance two challengers to a runoff election after an extraordinary...

Iran warns it is ready for renewed war if talks fail
[Middle East Eye] — 5/17/2026, 2:58:02 AMMiddle East

Iran warns it is ready for renewed war if talks fail Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains prepared to resume direct military confrontation with the United States if negotiations fail to produce what Tehran considers acceptable outcomes. In comments posted amid continued...

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary
[Axios] — 5/17/2026, 2:56:08 AMUS

Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to finish in the top two spots in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary on Saturday, AP projects. The race now goes to a June 27 runoff between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming. Why it matters: It's a win for President Trump, who backed Letlow and urged...

How Pokémon cards are fuelling crime in Melbourne
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/17/2026, 2:54:54 AMAustralia

Rare Pokémon cards can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, with a record sale of one Pikachu card going for over $22 million earlier this year.

McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July
[BBC News] — 5/17/2026, 2:51:44 AMWorld

Conor McGregor will take on fellow veteran Max Holloway in a welterweight bout in July in Las Vegas.

Sting operations with a difference
[The Hindu] — 5/17/2026, 2:51:32 AMAsia

On World Bee Day, meet three residents of Chennai who have established a bond with bees in very different ways: from managing structured frame hives in urban backyards to nurturing colonies on city campuses, and allowing a wild hive to thrive undisturbed in a neem tree at home

News in Frames: Symmetry and soul
[The Hindu] — 5/17/2026, 2:27:29 AMAsia

The master chronicler didn’t just document India with his lens; he taught his audience how to see it; his black-and-white statements live on, preserving the soul of a nation

Live: Dockers search for ninth straight win as they face Dons at MCG
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/17/2026, 2:24:43 AMAustralia

Fremantle travels to Melbourne to take on Essendon at the MCG. Follow live.

Police investigate suspicious death of woman in New Town
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/17/2026, 2:22:28 AMAustralia

Tasmania Police say the death of a woman in her 60s is being treated as suspicious. A man in his 50s has been arrested and remains in police custody.

Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to US
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/17/2026, 2:19:14 AMAustralia

Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US.

Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in U.S.
[The Hindu] — 5/17/2026, 2:15:23 AMAsia

The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Mr. Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020

Activists troll far-right UK rally with giant pro-immigration clip
[Al Jazeera] — 5/17/2026, 2:14:28 AMWorld

Led By Donkeys has snuck a big screen streaming pro-immigration messages into a far-right rally in the UK.

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
[BBC News] — 5/17/2026, 2:14:13 AMWorld

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision
[The Guardian] — 5/17/2026, 2:07:30 AMWorld

Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden win Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Delta Goodrem’s fourth-placed Eurovision finish has dashed Australia’s hopes of...