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Bakersfield bomb threat latest: Chase bank in California city on lockdown as active hostage situation unfolds
Read more: Bakersfield bomb threat latest: Chase bank in California city on lockdown as active hostage situation unfoldsA man allegedly strapped a bomb to his body and barricaded himself inside a California bank Tuesday afternoon with an unknown number of hostages.
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Mahmood warns against ‘inflammatory’ remarks over Henry Nowak murder after Farage calls for ‘cold rage’
Read more: Mahmood warns against ‘inflammatory’ remarks over Henry Nowak murder after Farage calls for ‘cold rage’The killer’s family said they would ‘give anything’ for him not to have crossed paths with the murder victim
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RFK tells schools to cut back on screen time and go back to old textbooks as Trump touts AI for education
Read more: RFK tells schools to cut back on screen time and go back to old textbooks as Trump touts AI for educationThe recommendations are at odds with the president’s strong endorsements for AI in the classroom
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Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package
Read more: Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living packageThe chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran
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Multiple 19th century coins uncovered under HMS Victory mast after being put there for ‘good fortune’
Read more: Multiple 19th century coins uncovered under HMS Victory mast after being put there for ‘good fortune’A 750-tonne crane was used to remove the mizzen, foremast and bowsprit masts from Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Asia
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Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi lands in Washington
Read more: Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi lands in WashingtonThe Japanese prime minister will be the first major ally to hold face-to-face talks with United States President Donald Trump since he urged several countries to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
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More Hong Kong drivers head north into mainland China for cheaper petrol – but at what cost?
Read more: More Hong Kong drivers head north into mainland China for cheaper petrol – but at what cost?As conflict in the Middle East drives up global fuel prices, Hong Kong drivers are looking north for relief – but will the savings add up?
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Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’
Read more: Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay.
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Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
Read more: Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi saysJapan’s pacifist constitution prohibits direct military action but allows it to exercise the right of collective self-defence, or defending a friendly country that comes under attack.
Thailand
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Extortion scandal hits Chinese bookings
Read more: Extortion scandal hits Chinese bookingsChinese tourists are losing confidence in travelling in Thailand again as their bookings slow for the coming months, following a recent case involving police officers extorting Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
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Economic restructure proposed
Read more: Economic restructure proposedWhile economists and industry leaders say the proposals by executives to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on May 15 are practical and should be implemented, they noted more needs to be done by the government to ensure sustainable growth, calling for structural reform focusing on improving small business competitiveness.
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Moves to curb youth account misuse
Read more: Moves to curb youth account misuseRelevant agencies and authorities are tackling the trend of young people’s bank accounts being used as mule accounts for illegal transactions.
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‘Land Bridge’ hit by land buying claims
Read more: ‘Land Bridge’ hit by land buying claimsThe proposed Land Bridge project is under renewed scrutiny after reports emerged of large-scale land purchases in Ranong before the scheme was approved, fuelling concerns over speculation and potential impacts on local communities.
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Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zoo
Read more: Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zooA woman and a man have been arrested for stealing a Chinese crocodile lizard and a tiger salamander from Pata Zoo, a private zoo in a department store in Bang Phlat district of Bangkok.
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Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi lands in Washington
Read more: Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi lands in WashingtonThe Japanese prime minister will be the first major ally to hold face-to-face talks with United States President Donald Trump since he urged several countries to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
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More Hong Kong drivers head north into mainland China for cheaper petrol – but at what cost?
Read more: More Hong Kong drivers head north into mainland China for cheaper petrol – but at what cost?As conflict in the Middle East drives up global fuel prices, Hong Kong drivers are looking north for relief – but will the savings add up?
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Anutin warns of systemic justice flaws
Read more: Anutin warns of systemic justice flawsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has acknowledged persistent flaws in the justice system, saying billions of baht paid to compensate innocent people should be seen as “a shame” rather than an achievement.
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7-point plan for aviation hub push
Read more: 7-point plan for aviation hub pushDeputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit has unveiled a seven-point policy framework aimed at transforming airspace management and positioning Thailand as a world-class aviation hub, while reducing operational costs for airlines by up to 30%.
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Moody’s upbeat on economy’s strength
Read more: Moody’s upbeat on economy’s strengthMoody’s Ratings has identified Thailand as one of five emerging economies best positioned to withstand global shocks, highlighting stronger policy frameworks and improved resilience over the past five years.