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Cyber & Technology April 29, 2026 333 stories in this edition

‘Killing the chicken to scare the monkey’: Why China blocked the Meta-Manus deal

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‘Killing the chicken to scare the monkey’: Why China blocked the Meta-Manus deal

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China on Monday (Apr 27) blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, four months after the deal was sealed. It signals that moving offshore may no longer shield Chinese firms from Beijing’s reach as Sino-US tech rivalry deepens, say analysts.

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China on Monday (Apr 27) blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, four months after the deal was sealed. It signals that moving offshore may no longer shield Chinese firms from Beijing’s reach as Sino-US tech riva...

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Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 29: Papers discuss public anger in Russia after an internet crackdown. Next: France launches a probe into the reappearance of the website that was used to recruit the men who raped Gisèle...

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Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says

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Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says

The 89-year-old suspect worked for 40 years as an engineer and was previously hospitalised at a psychiatric clinic, says his lawyer.

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Ikea to open first small-format Beijing store to tap China’s changing consumer trends

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Ikea to open first small-format Beijing store to tap China’s changing consumer trends

Multinational furniture retailer Ikea says it will open its first small-format store in Beijing on Thursday, aiming at convenience and efficiency that analysts believe could lift footfall by bringing the brand closer to...

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Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

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Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

Forty-four were discharged after receiving hospital treatment

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Rappler opens new AI masterclass for executives as demand for responsible AI grows

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Rappler opens new AI masterclass for executives as demand for responsible AI grows

Participants will not only be taught technical skills, but will also gain knowledge and perspective needed to navigate AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively in real-world settings

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China boy, 6, discovers lump in throat that was initially thought to be ‘undeveloped twin’

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China boy, 6, discovers lump in throat that was initially thought to be ‘undeveloped twin’

A six-year-old Chinese boy was diagnosed with a lump in his throat, which doctors said was his “twin brother”. The youngster, Xiaoliang, had been snoring heavily for the past six months, and only ate soft food. His mothe...

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