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NPR Headline NewsMay 17, 2026
What Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss says about Trump's grip on the GOP
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss in Louisiana shows the power of President Trump's opposition. It also highlights the importance of voting rules and maps.

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Taiwan gently pushes back on Trump's warnings after China summit (MSNBC Int'l News)
Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageMay 17, 2026
Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

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Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won't be anything left' (CNBC World News)

Washington Post World NewsMay 17, 2026
At summit, China's Xi eased tensions with Trump without giving ground
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

BBC Front PageMay 17, 2026
England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters
England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says captain Meg Jones.

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Defiant England beat France to win eighth consecutive Grand Slam (BBC Front Page)

ABC NewsMay 17, 2026
Midair collision between two jets at air show prompts Idaho Air Force base lockdown
The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, officials said.

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Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show (NYTimes Global)

CBC Top StoriesMay 17, 2026
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4, wounding 12 others
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia's largest airport without causing damage.



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Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year (MSNBC Int'l News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 17, 2026
Here's the Trade Deal That Trump and Xi Should Have Reached
For this to happen, however, both men would need personality transplants.

Washington Post World NewsMay 17, 2026
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv's increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Sinner speeds into history with Rome win
Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.

BBC Front PageMay 17, 2026
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

BBC Front PageMay 17, 2026
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

NYTimes GlobalMay 17, 2026
Runoff in Peru Offers Two Starkly Differing Visions for the Nation
The presidential election pits Keiko Fujimori, a conservative, against Roberto Sánchez, a leftist, after a crisis marked by delays and protests.

CBC Top StoriesMay 17, 2026
U.A.E. reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have stalled in efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and restart shipping in the Gulf.



BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.

NYTimes GlobalMay 17, 2026
Seattle's Socialist Mayor Taunts the Rich as Rift With Starbucks Widens
Seattle voters elected Mayor Katie Wilson as tensions rose over wealth inequality, but as Starbucks, one of the city's most iconic companies, expands in Nashville, she is finding her limits.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries
William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.

NYTimes GlobalMay 17, 2026
Straus Family Creamery Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall
Straus Family Creamery asked customers to throw out some tubs sold in May across 17 states. No injuries have been reported, the company said.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 17, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all'
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sunday called for more U.S. military action in Iran, saying the ongoing stalemate in the war is "hurting us all."

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 17, 2026
Train driver charged after crash in Bangkok, Thailand kills 8
Thai police have charged ?a train driver with negligence after a crash on Saturday in central Bangkok in which a freight train collided with a public bus.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 17, 2026
Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.
The nine-hour prayer event will feature speakers from President Trump's cabinet and a program that connects the nation's founding with Christianity.

NYTimes GlobalMay 17, 2026
Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance
The defeat showed the president's dominance in his party , even as a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major Republican liability in the midterms.

CNBC World NewsMay 17, 2026
G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure
G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Xabi Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 17, 2026
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
Just a day after the outbreak was announced, cases were confirmed in the capitals of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. There is no approved vaccine for the strain.

FT.com - Comment & AnalysisMay 17, 2026
How Britain can tackle its mountain of unpaid energy bills
A long-term plan such as a social tariff could stop vulnerable households from running up debt

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit
China's Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump

CBC Top StoriesMay 16, 2026
ISIS second-in-command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, presidents say
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command ?of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said.



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Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike (Washington Post World News)
Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsMay 16, 2026
Trump-backed candidate will advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP primary: AP projects
Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy is competing against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow (LA-5) and John Fleming, the state Treasurer.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

CBC Top StoriesMay 16, 2026
Israel's military says Hamas commander killed in airstrike on Gaza
Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas's military wing in an airstrike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.



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Israel says it killed the leader of Hamas' military wing (NPR Topics: News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Long Island Rail Road Workers Are on Strike. Here's What to Know.
America's busiest passenger rail service shut down on Saturday after unions and transit officials failed to agree on a new contract.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 16, 2026
Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a "very good negotiating chip" in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.

CNBC World NewsMay 16, 2026
Global oil stockpiles could hit record lows if Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The world's oil stockpiles could approach all-time lows by the end of May due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to UBS.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump says China and Taiwan should 'both cool it'
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 15, 2026
The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian
The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren't comfortable mixing religion and politics.

Washington Post World NewsMay 04, 2026
Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster.
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