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Australia opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting inquiry
Australia opened public hearings on Monday into the Bondi Beach mass shooting, a royal commission hearing from Jewish Australians about rising antisemitism.
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South Korea probes explosion and fire on ship in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea said on Monday it was investigating an explosion and fire on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cambricon and Yuanjie Semiconductor Post Record Profits and Share Prices in Q1 2026
Chinese AI chipmakers Cambricon and Yuanjie Semiconductor posted strong profit gains and share price increases in early 2026.
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Mayon ashfall blankets 87 villages in Philippines, livestock die
Ashfall from Mayon volcano blanketed 87 villages near the Philippine peak, killed 5 livestock and left clean-up under way on Monday.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Italy and Vatican May 6-8 amid tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican May 6-8 to meet Pope Leo and Italian officials amid diplomatic tensions with the Trump administration.
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United Airlines Boeing 767 strikes light pole and delivery truck near Newark airport
A United Airlines Boeing 767 clipped a light pole and delivery truck during final approach to Newark on Sunday, injuring the truck driver lightly.
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PowerWash Simulator 2 to Release Star Wars DLC with Original Trilogy Locations This Summer
FuturLab and Lucasfilm Games will launch a Star Wars-themed DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2 featuring six original trilogy cleaning scenarios this summer.
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Shenzhen Court Says AI Tool Helped Judges Handle Cases 50% Faster
Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court credited an AI system for boosting case handling speed by 50%, with plans to expand it to other cities.
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China orders companies to defy U.S. sanctions on five Iranian-linked oil refiners
China told companies to ignore U.S. sanctions targeting five oil refiners accused of buying Iranian crude.
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Valve says it is working on Steam Deck 2, but timing hinges on new chips
Valve says it is hard at work on Steam Deck 2, but a launch date depends on better next-gen chips.
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Take-Two CEO declines to reveal GTA 6 price but says it must feel reasonable
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick avoided giving a specific price for Grand Theft Auto 6, emphasizing fair value for consumers.
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Spiders studio faces closure as Nacon fails to find buyer after insolvency filing
Paris-based game developer Spiders is being liquidated after parent firm Nacon failed to sell the studio post-insolvency.
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Reports say NetherRealm may be working on Injustice 3
Reports say NetherRealm Studios may be developing Injustice 3, based on a blurred resume screenshot and older rumors.
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South Korean court rejects Nexon copyright claims over Dark and Darker
South Korea's Supreme Court rejected Nexon's copyright claims against Ironmace over Dark and Darker, but upheld 5.7 billion won in trade secret damages.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer set for October 6, 2026 release
Fuse Games says Star Wars: Galactic Racer will launch on October 6, 2026, for PS5, Xbox and PC.
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Warhorse declines to confirm Lord of the Rings game rumour
Warhorse Studios has not confirmed a Lord of the Rings game and says its next project is a huge, immersive RPG.
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Pearl Abyss releases Crimson Desert patch adding Rematch and Re-blockade features
Pearl Abyss launched patch 1.05.00 for Crimson Desert, introducing Rematch and Re-blockade features along with new legendary creatures.
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Indonesia and Japan sign defense cooperation deal to boost regional security
Indonesia and Japan signed a Defense Cooperation Arrangement in Jakarta on May 4, 2026, to deepen military ties and promote regional peace.
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Japan and Australia to fast-track six critical mineral projects to reduce China reliance
Japan and Australia plan to accelerate six critical mineral development projects aimed at diversifying supply chains away from China.
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Iran war disrupts oil, aid, and airline operations through Strait of Hormuz
The US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising costs for oil, aid, and airlines worldwide.
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Hangzhou court rules AI cost-cutting not valid reason to fire worker
A Hangzhou court ruled a company could not fire a worker solely because AI might do the job more cheaply.
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DeepSeek cuts AI model prices after V4 preview release
DeepSeek cut prices for its AI models after releasing a V4 preview, sharpening competition with rivals.
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China’s NDRC blocks Meta’s proposed $2 billion AI startup acquisition
China’s National Development and Reform Commission on Monday blocked Meta’s bid to acquire AI startup Manus, demanding parties withdraw from the deal.
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Mother's Day 2026 gift guides offer diverse shopping ideas ahead of May 10
Two US articles published in May 2026 recommend gift ideas for Mother's Day on May 10.