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AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. That's good news for the Steam Machine.

AMD is implementing HDMI 2.1 support for Linux systems, with Fixed Rate Link available now and Display Stream Compression coming later. The article frames this as beneficial news for Steam Machine gaming on Linux.

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What the public inquiry into deadly Tai Po blaze has revealed so far

A public inquiry into Hong Kong's deadly Tai Po apartment fire has completed 21 evidentiary hearings, identifying multiple apparent regulatory gaps in both the renovation project's supervision and government fire hazard regulation. The November 26 fire occurred while all eight blocks at Wang Fuk Court were undergoing exterior maintenance covered in scaffolding and mesh netting, with the fire spreading through seven of the blocks.

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27 held, HK$3.3m fuel seized as Hong Kong cracks down on illegal sales by triads

Hong Kong authorities arrested 27 people and seized over 21,000 liters of illegal fuel worth HK$3.3 million in a joint operation against triad-linked fuel smuggling. The 'Knockout' operation ran from April 13-30, resulting in seizure of 15 vehicles and a speedboat used in fuel distribution.

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Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece

A cargo ship carrying baking soda hit rocks and sank off the Greek island of Andros early Wednesday. All nine crew members were rescued by Greek coast guard officials. The story provides minimal detail about the incident.

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Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a fire at a disused synagogue in East London that broke out on Tuesday morning. The incident is being treated as potential arson and has triggered a counter-terror response.

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Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum vote on leaving Canada

An Alberta separatist group has submitted approximately 302,000 signatures in what they claim is a sufficient number to trigger a provincial referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada. The article reports on this submission and the group's assertion regarding the threshold requirement.

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Gun scare near White House: Person shot by law enforcement at Washington Monument

Law enforcement shot an individual near the Washington Monument on Monday, prompting a White House lockdown. An adult male was hospitalized and a teenager received treatment for minor injuries. The incident occurred near a presidential event and is framed within broader security concerns in the capital.

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Shots fired near National Mall; press escorted off North Lawn

The Secret Service reported that one person was shot by law enforcement Monday near the National Mall at 15th Street and Independence Avenue adjacent to the Washington Monument. Emergency teams responded and the victim's condition was unknown at the time of reporting. Press were escorted off the North Lawn.

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IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The IAEA reported that a drone damaged meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on May 4. The article provides minimal detail about the incident, its consequences, or attribution.

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Yen briefly jumps in Asia trade, putting investors on high alert

The Japanese yen experienced brief volatility in Asian trading, triggering investor caution. The movement follows Japan's recent estimated intervention of approximately ¥5.4 trillion ($34.5 billion) to support the yen's value.

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Taiwan president to speak at airport after arriving back from Eswatini

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te made a surprise diplomatic trip to Eswatini and will address media upon his return to Taiwan on May 5. The article reports on a scheduled airport statement but provides minimal substantive detail about the trip's purpose or significance.

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South Africa: Public Urged to Exercise Caution Amid Severe Weather Warnings

South Africa's CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has issued a public warning urging citizens to exercise caution following severe weather warnings from the South African Weather Service. The article reports on an official government advisory regarding weather safety.

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Indonesia, Japan Sign New Defense Agreement, Eye Possible Arms Transfers

Indonesia and Japan have signed a new defense agreement that positions Japan to potentially transfer arms to Southeast Asia following Tokyo's recent policy shift removing its ban on lethal arms exports. The development marks Japan's emergence as an active defense industry participant in the region.

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Tanker carrying Russian crude oil arrives at facility in Japan

A tanker carrying Russian crude oil has arrived at a Japanese facility, marking Japan's first Russian oil import since the Strait of Hormuz was closed earlier in the year. The report is factual and brief, with minimal contextual detail provided.

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Chinese start-up ZYT eyes mass production of semi-autonomous trucks this year

A Chinese autonomous vehicle start-up called ZYT, spun off from drone maker DJI, is preparing mass production of semi-autonomous trucks equipped with navigation autopilot systems in partnership with major Chinese truck manufacturers. The article frames this development as a solution to fuel efficiency and logistics cost reduction amid global energy pressures.

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US not looking for a fight with temporary operation to protect ships from Iran, Pentagon chief says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth characterizes a U.S. military operation protecting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz as temporary and defensive in nature. The statement is framed as reassurance that the U.S. is not seeking military confrontation with Iran.

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AMD’s stock has surged ahead of earnings, but this analyst sees a problem ahead

AMD's stock price has risen ahead of earnings announcements, but an unnamed analyst argues the company faces structural limitations in capturing CPU market upside because it relies on third-party manufacturing rather than producing chips in-house.

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Cargo ship sinks off Greece, all crew safe, coast guard says

A cargo ship ran aground and sank off the Greek island of Andros early Wednesday. Greece's coast guard rescued all nine crew members safely. The incident was reported by Reuters via The Print.

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Priest faces trial for allegedly sexually assaulting university student

A priest serving at two Wollongong parishes is facing trial for allegedly sexually assaulting an international university student in 2019. The report presents the accusation and legal proceedings without elaboration on details, context, or the priest's response.

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Cuba 'ready to defend' itself if attacked, ambassador says

Cuban Ambassador to the U.N. Ernesto Soberón Guzmán stated that Cuba is prepared to defend itself against potential attack, citing months of U.S. oil blockade and threats of political intervention from the Trump administration. The ambassador used rhetoric rejecting Cuban surrender or collapse.