WORLDThe First Roundup of Jews in Paris, 1941A new collection of photographs gives us a new picture of the Holocaust in France.NY Times·May 17, 2026
WORLDNew York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegationsThe high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.NPR·May 17, 2026
WORLDBritish jets to get new anti-drone missile systemsThe new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.BBC News·May 17, 2026
WORLDHow a Nature Cruise Turned Into a NightmareThe hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.NY Times·May 17, 2026
WORLD'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.BBC News·May 17, 2026
WORLD‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision<p>Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden win</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/17/australia-news-live-stafford-queensland-labor-lnp-jim-chalmers-federal-budget-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-aukus-The Guardian·May 17, 2026
WORLDTunisians rally amid economic crisis and political arrestsHundreds of Tunisians have marched through the capital to denounce a worsening economic crisis and crackdown on dissent.Al Jazeera·May 17, 2026
WORLDSoprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.BBC News·May 17, 2026
WORLDNapoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the PreaknessIt's the colt's first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo's exit from the race left the field of 14 horses wide open to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.NPR·May 17, 2026
WORLDBulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision winBulgaria 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.NPR·May 17, 2026
WORLDBulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes SecondFive countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.NY Times·May 17, 2026
