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Trump lashes out at questions over shooter’s manifesto and blames Democrats for political violence: Live updates
Read more: Trump lashes out at questions over shooter’s manifesto and blames Democrats for political violence: Live updatesThe suspect is set to be arraigned Monday on firearms and assault charges, federal officials said
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The night a big story came directly to Washington’s journalists — hundreds of them
Read more: The night a big story came directly to Washington’s journalists — hundreds of themMore often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists
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The funeral mistake that costs grieving Brits almost £157.1 million every year
Read more: The funeral mistake that costs grieving Brits almost £157.1 million every yearAlmost 60 per cent of people who have arranged a funeral spent beyond their means, with an average overspend of £513
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Top ideas for new banknote design revealed: From Paddington Bear to 1966 World Cup
Read more: Top ideas for new banknote design revealed: From Paddington Bear to 1966 World CupThe Bank of England is set to replace historical figures on its next series of banknotes
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Harrowing moment gun-wielding shooter Cole Tomas Allen stormed past security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Read more: Harrowing moment gun-wielding shooter Cole Tomas Allen stormed past security at White House Correspondents’ DinnerVideo footage captured the chilling moment Cole Tomas Allen stormed past security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner just moments before he was tackled and arrested on Saturday.
Asia
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Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
Read more: Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the northThe fires are now burning for a fifth straight day on Sunday (Apr 26), threatening a town that has already lost nearly a tenth of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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‘Panda bond’ continues as China sends giant pandas to US zoo
Read more: ‘Panda bond’ continues as China sends giant pandas to US zooTwo giant pandas from China are headed to Atlanta on a new 10-year conservation deal.
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ASEAN states eyeing Russian oil and gas choose short-term relief over geopolitical risks
Read more: ASEAN states eyeing Russian oil and gas choose short-term relief over geopolitical risksAny continued reliance by Southeast Asia on Russia for energy risks increasing Moscow’s leverage on bilateral relations and potential tension with other countries, say analysts.
Thailand
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Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Read more: Thai banks pivot as fees are regulatedBanks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank’s move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
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Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters households
Read more: Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters householdsAs temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year’s hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
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Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Read more: Rising oil, power costs weigh on steelThailand’s steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore — the key raw material for steelmaking — push production expenses to new heights.
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Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Read more: Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrestsTwo gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.
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Hacker steals personal data of 350,000 engineers
Read more: Hacker steals personal data of 350,000 engineersThe Council of Engineers Thailand has warned about 350,000 members their personal data was stolen when its database was hacked recently, and could be misused.
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Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
Read more: Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the northThe fires are now burning for a fifth straight day on Sunday (Apr 26), threatening a town that has already lost nearly a tenth of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energy
Read more: Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energyThe Department of Rural Roads has announced measures to cut electricity use on low-risk roads across Thailand to help reduce the government’s energy costs.
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What have we learned about education?
Read more: What have we learned about education?The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has had a rare moment in the headlines lately under the leadership of former prime ministerial hopeful Yodchanan Wongsawat. He has outlined several major plans not only for schooling in Thailand, but also for the development of its workforce to meet global demands.
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What the Gulf conflict means for airlines
Read more: What the Gulf conflict means for airlinesThe US-Iran conflict, which erupted two months ago, has triggered an oil price shock, sharp rises in the cost of living and widespread flight cancellations worldwide.