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AMD extends AM5 socket support to 2029 and re-launches Ryzen 7 5800X3D with new 7700X3D
AMD announced AM5 socket support through 2029 and plans to re-release Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a new Ryzen 7 7700X3D later this year.
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China tightens overseas investment and trade secret rules to curb tech and talent outflows
China issued new regulations June 1 tightening controls on outbound investments and trade secret protections to block technology and talent transfers abroad.
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Nine-year-old boy dies after falling from 13th-floor apartment in Ampang
A nine-year-old boy died Sunday evening after falling from the 13th floor of an Ampang apartment.
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UK bans US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing public order risks
The UK government cancelled travel authorisations for US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, barring their entry over concerns about public order and antisemitism.
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Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark at Computex 2026
Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra featuring NVIDIA's Arm-based RTX Spark chip and a 15-inch mini-LED display.
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300 detained including 12 leaders in Sabah crackdown on Ahmadiyah group
Sabah authorities detained 300 people linked to the Ahmadiyah Qadiani group during a raid in Likas.
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Intel launches Xeon 6+ CPU with 288 cores to boost data center AI performance
Intel unveiled its Xeon 6+ CPU at COMPUTEX in Taipei, targeting data center and AI workloads with advances in power efficiency and performance.
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Iranian missile and drone attacks hit Kuwait, killing one and injuring dozens
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait on June 1 and 3, killing one and causing significant damage, Kuwait said.
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SoftBank surpasses Toyota as Japan's top company; Kioxia briefly takes second place
SoftBank's shares jumped June 1 to push its market value past Toyota's for the first time in over 20 years, while Kioxia briefly claimed second place on June 3.
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DBS to open 18 new wealth centres and upgrade 36 across Asia-Pacific by 2027
DBS Group Holdings announced plans to open 18 new and upgrade 36 existing wealth centres across Asia-Pacific by end of 2027.
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Australians now need over A$1 million to retire comfortably amid rising inflation
Australians say they need more than A$1 million to retire comfortably, up A$183,000 in a year due to inflation and living costs, a recent survey shows.
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Germany beats Finland 4-0 in final home friendly before World Cup
Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in Mainz on May 31 in their last home match before the World Cup.
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Euphoria ends with Season 3 finale featuring Rue's death from overdose
HBO aired Euphoria’s Season 3 finale Sunday, May 31, ending the series with Rue’s fatal overdose in a 93-minute episode.
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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reaches French Open final at age 24 after defeating Diana Shnaider
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska advanced to her first Grand Slam final by beating Diana Shnaider 7-6(4) 6-4 at the 2026 French Open.
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British man Vickrum Digwa jailed for life for Southampton student murder
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life with minimum 20-21 years for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton.
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Russia fires record 8,150 long-range drones at Ukraine in May 2026
Russia launched a record 8,150 long-range drones and 211 missiles at Ukraine in May 2026, escalating attacks after a brief ceasefire.
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Florida files first state lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT safety concerns
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page lawsuit accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of endangering public safety through ChatGPT.
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Two killed in Kenyan protests against US Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Airbase
Two people died during protests in Nanyuki over a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya.
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UK cleared of paying Rwanda over scrapped asylum deportation scheme, court rules
The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled the UK owes no further payments to Rwanda over a failed asylum deportation deal.
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Nvidia launches Vera Rubin AI chip with OpenAI and Anthropic among first customers
Nvidia announced full production of its Vera Rubin AI platform and revealed OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX as early customers at Computex Taipei.
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ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld with 7.4-inch OLED and AR glasses bundle
ASUS launched the ROG Xbox Ally X20 limited edition handheld gaming PC with a 7.4-inch 120Hz OLED screen and ROG XReal AR glasses bundle on June 1.
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Iran suspends US talks, threatens Strait of Hormuz amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran halted negotiations with the US June 1, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and demanding a ceasefire including Lebanon.
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Anthropic confidentially files for US IPO ahead of SpaceX and OpenAI
Anthropic has confidentially filed for a US IPO planned for 2026 after raising $65 billion in funding and valuing the company at $965 billion.
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Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi rejects 'new militarism' claims, criticizes China's military growth
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi denied claims of 'new militarism' and condemned China’s military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2026.