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Explosion and fire hit South Korean cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
An explosion and fire hit the South Korean cargo ship HMM Namu near the UAE in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
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China EV retail sales fall 11% in April as exporters post gains
China’s EV retail sales fell 11% in April to 614,000 units, even as BYD, Geely and Chery expanded overseas shipments.
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Iran conflict may boost Beijing's leverage at upcoming Trump-Xi summit
The US-Israel war on Iran could strengthen China's position on key issues during the Trump-Xi meeting expected May 14, 2026.
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Bungie plans evolving Marathon story with player input and new seasons through 2026
Bungie will develop Marathon’s story over several years, keeping it open to player involvement and new entry points each season.
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Marvel Tokon adds Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther to roster
Arc System Works added Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls at Evo Japan 2026.
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Wizards says Frazier copied artist's One Ring card art
Wizards of the Coast said Dan Frazier copied Marta Nael’s The One Ring art for a new Hobbit card.
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Shuhei Yoshida questions Sony's day-one PC release strategy for PlayStation games
Shuhei Yoshida said releasing new triple-A PlayStation games on PC at launch is not a good strategy for PlayStation, citing past approaches and investment recovery.
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Xbox to Launch Game Pass Starter Edition Bundled with Discord Nitro
Xbox plans a new Game Pass tier called Starter Edition offering 50+ games and Discord Nitro for $9.99 monthly.
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Warren Spector's Thick as Thieves stealth game launches May 20 for $4.99
OtherSide Entertainment led by Warren Spector will release stealth game Thick as Thieves on May 20 with solo and co-op modes.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets anniversary patch with new haircuts
Sandfall Interactive released an anniversary update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, adding new haircuts and bug fixes on the game's first anniversary.
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Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced for July 9 release
Ubisoft has unveiled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of Black Flag due on July 9, 2026.
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Assassin's Creed Hexe loses game director Benoit Richer amid project reshuffle
Assassin's Creed Hexe game director Benoit Richer left Ubisoft to co-found Servo Games two months after creative director Clint Hocking's exit.
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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.