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17 May, 2025

Russian drone strike in northeastern Ukraine kills 9 people, officials say

On 17 May, a Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, killing 9 and injuring 4. The attack occurred hours after failed peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. Officials called it a deliberate strike on civilians.

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17 May, 2025

At least 7 dead, widespread damage left in wake of severe Midwest storms

At least 7 people died after severe storms and a likely tornado hit Missouri on 16 May, damaging over 5,000 homes in St Louis. Power outages affected over 100,000. The system also brought tornadoes to Wisconsin and heatwaves to Texas.

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17 May, 2025

Search operation launched in J-K's Samba

A joint police and paramilitary team launched a search operation in Samba, J-K, after locals reported movement of three suspected terrorists near forests in Nangal, Chilladanga, and Goran. The operation began early morning and is still underway.

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17 May, 2025

Pope meets with head of Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, who invites him to Kyiv

Pope Leo XIV met His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk at the Vatican, who invited him to Kyiv and shared a list of prisoners held by Russia. Leo reaffirmed support for Ukraine and peace efforts, ahead of his formal installation on Sunday.

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17 May, 2025

Judges dismiss national security charges against immigrants who enter new militarised zone at border

On 16 May, magistrate judges in New Mexico dismissed national security charges against immigrants crossing a new military zone near the US border, citing lack of evidence they saw posted signs. Over 120 cases were dismissed since late-April.

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17 May, 2025

I want to diversify and become a producer: costume designer Pia Benegal

Costume designer Pia Benegal, known for "Zubeidaa" and "Dil Se..", aims to diversify into production under her late father Shyam Benegal’s banner, SBSF. While continuing costume work, she plans to create fresh, modern stories reflecting her unique voice.

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17 May, 2025

Joaquin Phoenix moved to tears as 'Eddington' garners five-minute standing ovation at Cannes

On 17 May at Cannes, Ari Aster’s film Eddington earned a five-minute standing ovation. Joaquin Phoenix was moved to tears. Set in May 2020 during COVID-19, the Western stars Emma Stone, Austin Butler, and Pedro Pascal. Theatrical release: 18 July.

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17 May, 2025

Luke Evans joins cast of action thriller 'Traction'

Luke Evans and Noomi Rapace reunite for Lorraine Darrow’s action thriller Traction, where Rapace plays a former U.S. soldier on a dangerous mission in Chechnya. Filming begins in Spain this August, with Evans playing a cynical war photographer.

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17 May, 2025

Delhi: Teenager found dead in Seelampur's Central Park, murder investigation underway

On 16 May, a 16-year-old boy, Rehan alias Seelampuria, was found dead in Seelampur’s Central Park, Delhi. Discovered at 11.30pm by a patrolling constable, he was declared dead at JPC Hospital. A murder case has been filed; investigation is ongoing.

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17 May, 2025

Neeraj Chopra hits 90m, finishes 2nd in Doha in a "bitter-sweet" contest

Neeraj Chopra breached the 90m mark with a 90.23m throw but finished 2nd behind Julian Weber (91.06m) at the Doha Diamond League on 16 May. Kishore Jena placed 8th. Parul Chaudhary set a new national record in steeplechase, finishing 6th with 9:13.39.