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Trump Mobile T1 delays spur fraud claims and FTC call
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone has faced repeated shipping delays, with lawmakers urging a federal probe into marketing claims.
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Iran releases human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Iran has released prominent lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on bail after arresting her at home on April 1, reports said.
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Ken Levine says Judas took about a decade to build on narrative design
Ken Levine said Judas took about 10 years to make because Ghost Story Games built a reactive story system, not new graphics tech.
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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing may boost Chinese stocks amid cautious trade talks
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss tariffs, tech exports, and trade, lifting market optimism today.
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LinkedIn plans layoffs of about 5% as it reshapes teams
LinkedIn plans to cut about 5% of staff and tell employees on May 13 as it reorganizes teams and shifts resources.
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Sony unveils Alpha 7R VI with 66.8MP sensor and 30fps blackout-free shooting
Sony announced the Alpha 7R VI mirrorless camera featuring a 66.8MP sensor and up to 30fps blackout-free burst shooting.
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French prosecutors seek 7-year term for Sarkozy in Libya case appeal
French prosecutors asked for a 7-year prison term for Nicolas Sarkozy in his appeal trial over alleged Libyan campaign funding.
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SC Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's 2023 Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife and son and ordered a new trial.
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Malaysia sees food prices rising in second half of 2026 on higher energy costs
Malaysia said food prices are likely to keep rising in the second half of 2026 as global energy costs lift shipping, fertiliser and feed prices.
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Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship Ambition in France sickens dozens and halts disembarkation
A norovirus outbreak on Ambassador Cruise Line’s ship Ambition sickened 48 passengers and one crew member, prompting a lockdown at Bordeaux port.
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Former Astro employee jailed 4 years over 731 database tampering charges
A Kuala Lumpur court jailed former Astro employee Nora Idayu Jaafar for 4 years after she pleaded guilty to 731 database tampering charges.
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UK Parliamentary Commissioner investigates Nigel Farage over £5 million gift from crypto billionaire
Nigel Farage is under investigation for failing to declare a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before his 2024 election bid.
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Ant Group quarterly profit falls 79% as AI spending rises
Ant Group's quarterly profit fell 79% as it stepped up spending on AI and healthcare services.
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Anduril raises $5 billion at $61 billion valuation
Anduril raised $5 billion at a $61 billion valuation in a round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
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Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping, replacing Rufus chatbot with AI-powered assistant
Amazon introduced Alexa for Shopping, an AI assistant integrated into its website and app search bar, replacing the Rufus chatbot this week in the US.
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India raises gold and silver import tariffs to 15% to curb trade deficit
India increased gold and silver import tariffs from 6% to 15% on May 13 to reduce trade deficit and conserve foreign exchange amid rising costs.
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 12, reports say
Israeli airstrikes on cars in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including 2 children, reports said.
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Blackstone abandons proposed US$4 billion New World deal
Blackstone has walked away from a proposed US$4 billion deal with New World Development after a control dispute, sources said.
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Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton's Madeira Drive
Emergency services recovered the bodies of three women from the sea near Madeira Drive, Brighton, after a welfare concern call early May 13, 2026.
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Japan coal power rises as Middle East conflict lifts LNG prices
Japan’s coal-fired power generation rose 17% year on year on Tuesday as gas-fired output fell 10% amid higher LNG prices.
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Japanese police arrest man over bomb threats to Nintendo headquarters
Japanese police arrested a 27-year-old unemployed man over bomb threats sent to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters.
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Air India to suspend some international flights from June to August
Air India will suspend and cut several international flights from June through August as fuel costs rise.
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Bangladesh faces severe contraceptive shortages threatening family planning services
About one-third of Bangladesh's districts suffer contraceptive shortages amid supply failures since early 2026.
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Wembanyama scores 27 as Spurs beat Timberwolves to lead series 3-2
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Timberwolves 126-97 to take a 3-2 series lead.