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April 24, 2026 26 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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Kuomintang gets the carrots, DPP the stick

Another day, another big humiliation for William Lai Ching-te. The Taiwanese leader effectively had to cancel a visit to eSwatini, the island’s last partner in Africa, for the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession to the throne and his 58th birthday. Taiwan said the visit was “postponed” after the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar cancelled their previously approved overflight permiss...

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has apologised to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was “deeply sorry” the company did not tell police about the killer’s troubling ChatGPT account. OpenAI had banned an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025, eight months before the 18-year-old woman killed eight people at her home and a school in the tiny British Columbia mining town of Tumbler Ri...

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Streamer iGumdrop takes her cooking from Twitch to MasterChef and impresses Gordon Ramsay

Twitch sensation iGumdrop, known for her online food streams, is now a contestant on MasterChef Global Gauntlet, representing Team Asia-Pacific. She impressed Gordon Ramsay with her wagyu beef satay, aiming to put Malaysian cuisine on the global map. Securing her white apron, iGumdrop proved her culinary skills extend beyond the internet.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

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Streamer iGumdrop takes her cooking from Twitch to MasterChef and impresses Gordon Ramsay

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Times of India World • 1m ago

Hunter becomes the hunted: Five elephants crush 75-year-old millionaire trophy hunter to death during hunt

A 75-year-old American millionaire and trophy hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after a sudden encounter with a herd of five elephants. While tracking a rare antelope, Dosio and his guide were charged by the elephants,...

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Italian Job: Could Pep Guardiola be next Italy boss after World Cup disaster? Big reset being discussed

Pep Guardiola has emerged as a surprise target for Italy as the federation considers a major reset after a third straight World Cup failure. With leadership changes underway, officials are reportedly exploring an ambitio...

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Times of India World • 1m ago

Could Ronaldo play alongside his son at Al-Nassr next season? Reports say club planning step-up after 16th birthday

Cristiano Ronaldo could soon share the pitch with his son as Al-Nassr consider integrating Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. into senior training from next season after he turns 16. The move reflects a carefully managed development...

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