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Two Indian crew members are among those affected by the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondias cruise ship. The outbreak has killed three passengers and infected several others, prompting WHO and health officials to trace passengers across multiple countries while monitoring the virus spread.
Google's May 2026 Pixel update fixes wireless charging slowdowns, camera freezing, and display flickering across Pixel 7a to 10a models. It also includes the May security patch, but does not address the ongoing battery life problem reported by some users.
Israel's May 6, 2026 airstrike in Beirut killed senior Hezbollah Radwan Force commander Malek Ballout and other leaders. The strike, based on "precise intelligence," has deepened tensions despite a fragile ceasefire and comes ahead of difficult Israel-Lebanon peace talks.
CMF by Nothing has launched the Watch 3 Pro with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, metal body, dual-band GPS, ChatGPT voice support, AI running coach, health tracking, and up to 13 days of battery life. Priced at ₹7,999, it will be available from May 8, with introductory offers starting at ₹6,999.
TVK chief Vijay is unlikely to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 7, 2026, after the party won 108 seats but fell short of the 118 needed for a majority. Vijay has sought two weeks from Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to secure support, to talks with smaller parties continue
A deadly hantavirus outbreak has been reported on the MV Hondius cruise ship, raising health concerns among passengers and crew. Authorities are monitoring the situation and checking possible sources of infection.
Tamil Nadu remains in suspense as Vijay seeks enough MLA support to form the government, while Stalin says DMK will not disturb the new administration for six months. But urged TVK to continue DMK welfare schemes, including the free breakfast scheme and Rs 1,000 women's allowance.
Vivo has launched the X300 Ultra and X300 FE in India with ZEISS camera systems. The X300 Ultra features 200MP cameras, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6,600mAh battery and starts at Rs 1,59,999, while the X300 FE offers a 50MP ZEISS camera setup starting at Rs 79,999.
People in Indonesia were stunned by the rainbow clouds, with many stopping to watch and record the colourful sky. As the visuals spread online, users called the rare sight magical and unreal, while some compared the bright cloud colours to scenes from Mario Kart
Donald Trump's remarks about taking a cognitive test, including his example of identifying a squirrel, have sparked widespread online mockery and renewed debate over his mental fitness. Trump continues to defend his test results as proof of sharpness.
Honor Play 70C has been launched in China with a 6.75-inch 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, 5,300mAh battery and MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15. Priced around ₹9,000, the budget smartphone comes in three colours, though its global launch is not yet confirmed.
Congress is likely to support Vijay's TVK in forming the next Tamil Nadu government after the party emerged as the single largest force but fell short of a majority. With Congress MLAs expected to meet Vijay and discuss power-sharing, all eyes are now on TVK's coalition ahead of the government
