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FIA president calls for return to V8 engines in Formula One by 2030 or 2031
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said Formula One should bring back traditional V8 engines with minor electrification by around 2030 or 2031.
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US Democrats fail to restrict Trump’s military force authority against Cuba
US Democrats on Tuesday failed to limit former President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba.
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Instagram tests optional AI creator labels for profiles and posts
Instagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels that let users flag AI-generated or edited content on profiles, posts and Reels.
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Metalenz unveils under-display facial authentication tech at Display Week 2026
Boston optics startup Metalenz unveiled under-display camera technology at Display Week 2026.
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DoorDash adds AI tools for merchant onboarding, photos and websites
DoorDash said Monday it added AI tools to help merchants onboard faster, edit dish photos and build websites from listings.
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Barocal raises $10 million seed round for solid-state cooling tech
Barocal raised $10 million to develop solid-state heating and cooling technology that avoids vapor-compression systems.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers 50% off second pass before May 8
TechCrunch is selling Disrupt 2026 passes with 50% off a second ticket of the same type until May 8.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion
GameStop made an unsolicited offer to buy eBay for $125 a share in a deal valuing the company at about $55.5 billion.
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Mass Effect: Andromeda was rushed, actor says, as sequels were scrapped
Mass Effect: Andromeda was rushed and hit by toxic online backlash, actor Tom Taylorson said, as plans for more games were scrapped.
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Chinese and US Officials Voice Concerns Ahead of Trump’s Beijing Visit
Chinese and US officials outlined major issues before President Trump’s upcoming trip to China, focusing on trade and Taiwan.
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China orders security review of Meta Manus AI deal
China imposed a security review on Meta's Manus AI deal as state media said the country still welcomes foreign investment in AI.
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US experts testify China uses data-driven cyber campaign for strategic advantage
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission heard that China harvests American data to support conflict and coercion efforts.
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Trump Says Iran Is ‘Dying to Make a Deal’ as US-Iran Talks Stall Amid War
President Donald Trump said Iran wants a deal but US-Iran negotiations remain stalled amid the third month of conflict.
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China shifts diplomacy toward more Beijing-hosted talks, fewer overseas visits
China is sending fewer top leaders abroad and hosting more foreign leaders in Beijing, according to a SCMP report.
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IPCC advances climate work despite US absence and growing Chinese tech exports
The IPCC continues climate efforts focusing on adaptation and carbon removal as the US stays away and Chinese firms export renewable technologies internationally.
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Survey finds many Asian-Americans feel excluded from true US identity
A survey released Friday found many Asian-Americans feel excluded from what counts as a “true” US identity.
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Pakistan commissions first Chinese-built Hangor-class attack submarine
Pakistan Navy received the first Chinese-built Hangor-class attack submarine on May 4 during a ceremony in China attended by President Zardari and Naval Chief Ashraf.
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Prolonged US-Iran conflict could endanger critical undersea internet cables in Gulf region
Experts warn that ongoing US-Iran tensions risk damage to vital undersea internet cables, threatening connectivity across southern Persian Gulf nations.
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China cuts tariffs on African goods for 2 years to narrow trade gap
China has cut tariffs on a range of African goods for 2 years from May 1 to narrow its trade imbalance with the continent.
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Over 2,300 Mathematicians Petition to Move 2026 Congress from US Over Visa and Safety Issues
More than 2,300 mathematicians from nearly 80 countries petition to relocate the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians from Philadelphia due to visa barriers and safety concerns.
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World Data Organization launches in Beijing with 200 members
The World Data Organization launched in Beijing with 200 members from 40 countries.
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Japan eases arms export rules to expand overseas defense sales
Japan amended its arms export rules on April 21 to widen overseas sales of defense equipment, including lethal weapons.
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Brazil blacklists Chinese EV maker BYD over slave labour conditions
Brazil’s labour ministry added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a slave labour blacklist, restricting its access to state financing.
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US sanctions Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal over alleged Iran oil trade links
The US State Department sanctioned Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal and several others over alleged links to Iran’s oil trade.