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May 1, 2026 29 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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Cybersecurity, telecoms, chips, AI, and digital infrastructure.

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May 1, 2026

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Cyber & Technology

Cybersecurity, telecoms, chips, AI, and digital infrastructure.

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“These numbers were so botted”: xQc makes shocking claim about Overwatch League viewership
Times of India World 1m ago

“These numbers were so botted”: xQc makes shocking claim about Overwatch League viewership

Former Overwatch League pro xQc alleges the league's reported high viewership numbers were heavily inflated by bots. He claims an insider revealed the true, much lower audience figures during early testing, prompting his...

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Brian Harpole sues Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk claims as lawsuit exposes alleged false accusations and records
Times of India World 1m ago

Brian Harpole sues Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk claims as lawsuit exposes alleged false accusations and records

Brian Harpole has sued Candace Owens for defamation over claims linking him to Charlie Kirk’s killing. The lawsuit says Owens ignored clear travel records and spread false accusations through her podcast and posts. It al...

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India
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Did iShowSpeed really get Guadeloupe citizenship during his viral Caribbean tour moment?
Times of India World 1m ago

Did iShowSpeed really get Guadeloupe citizenship during his viral Caribbean tour moment?

Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. did not receive Guadeloupean citizenship despite viral claims online. A video showing a symbolic moment confused viewers, but Guadeloupe cannot legally grant citizenship as it is part of F...

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UK: Hindu group bids against Christian-Muslim group for same piece of faith land
Times of India World 1m ago

UK: Hindu group bids against Christian-Muslim group for same piece of faith land

Northstowe's Hindu community faces a significant challenge as they bid for a faith/community land plot to establish their first temple. Currently, families travel 40 miles for worship, impacting cultural connection. Hind...

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Disguised Toast opens up on Sykkuno persona and criticizes fans as viral clip fuels heated online discussion
Times of India World 1m ago

Disguised Toast opens up on Sykkuno persona and criticizes fans as viral clip fuels heated online discussion

Disguised Toast has sparked debate after saying Sykkuno’s shy persona is just an act and criticizing fan behavior. His podcast clip went viral on April 30, 2026, leading to mixed reactions online. Toast claimed some fans...

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Plane crash in US Texas state kills all 5 on board
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Plane crash in US Texas state kills all 5 on board

A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said on Friday. The crash happened on Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65km) southwest of Austin, Hays County Judg...

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30 sources

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26 live now

BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0