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Trump’s White House takeover: Plan to fence off Lafayette Park sparks outrage
Read more: Trump’s White House takeover: Plan to fence off Lafayette Park sparks outrageThe latest pieces of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging Washington makeover are set for an airing in front of a federal panel that already has blessed his other big-ticket plans
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Parents warned over ‘hidden dangers’ of products that put babies at risk of suffocation and choking
Read more: Parents warned over ‘hidden dangers’ of products that put babies at risk of suffocation and chokingThe Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents urged parents to be cautious of products which do not explain how they have been assessed for safety
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Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI post
Read more: Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI postPresident Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief
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Three members of same family die after incident in sea off Sussex coast
Read more: Three members of same family die after incident in sea off Sussex coastA younger girl from the same family is in a critical condition in hospital after the emergency
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% in blow for Burnham
Read more: UK inflation rises to 2.9% in blow for BurnhamThe rise in energy bills has driven a sharp increase in inflation, moving further away from the Bank of England’s target
Asia
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Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Read more: Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world recordBut the race wasn’t without hiccups – one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
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Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Read more: Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oilMalaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Read more: South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial lawIn a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry for the “frustration and hardship” brought upon the people by his martial law decree, he stood behind the “sincerity and purpose” behind his actions.
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Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: Reports
Read more: Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: ReportsThai police said Quentin Griffiths had been involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress.
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At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blast
Read more: At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blastAn official said the three-storey building collapsed after an “unknown” explosion.
Thailand
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Nominee raids extend to three sites in Pattaya
Read more: Nominee raids extend to three sites in PattayaOfficials have raided three locations in Pattaya and seized computers and documents linked to a suspected nominee scheme concealing foreign ownership of land and businesses.
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Judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban
Read more: Judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa banA US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s ban on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries including Thailand, finding that the policy was “contrary to law” and beyond the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Call for greater focus on foreign investors
Read more: Call for greater focus on foreign investorsAmid rising global uncertainty, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the government to step up efforts to attract foreign investors and encourage multinational companies to relocate their operations to Thailand.
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Thais put home ownership on hold
Read more: Thais put home ownership on holdThe proportion of consumers with no plans to buy a home within five years has risen sharply to 56%, from 47% a year earlier, marking the highest level in four years as concerns about the economy weigh on purchasing decisions.
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Mystery powder in noodles leaves 14 sick
Read more: Mystery powder in noodles leaves 14 sickUDON THANI – A suspicious white powder has been taken for analysis after the additive was found used at a noodle shop where fourteen customers have fallen ill.
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Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Read more: Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world recordBut the race wasn’t without hiccups – one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
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Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Read more: Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oilMalaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
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Pundit: Define your outcome, then use tech
Read more: Pundit: Define your outcome, then use techThailand should develop clear business goals and a method for measuring outcomes that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into the economy rather than buying AI platform licences and giving them away for free, say economists.
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Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’
Read more: Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’An alleged “Agong system” or “Agong regime” within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok’s next gubernatorial election.
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Speaker comes under scrutiny
Read more: Speaker comes under scrutinyThe People’s Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker’s performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.
