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Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed pleads not guilty after allegations he attacked his father
Read more: Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed pleads not guilty after allegations he attacked his fatherThe 44-year-old was charged with domestic violence offences of common assault and stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical harm.
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BYU superstar AJ Dybantsa makes history as he’s picked No. 1 overall by Washington Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft… beating out rival Darryn Peterson
Read more: BYU superstar AJ Dybantsa makes history as he’s picked No. 1 overall by Washington Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft… beating out rival Darryn PetersonJAMES COHEN AT THE BARCLAYS CENTER: The teenager led the entire nation in scoring during his sole college season, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games.
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Serena Williams returns to singles tennis at Wimbledon as a wild card
Read more: Serena Williams returns to singles tennis at Wimbledon as a wild cardSerena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
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From Meloni to Macron: How Trump’s relationships with Europe’s leaders fell apart one by one
Read more: From Meloni to Macron: How Trump’s relationships with Europe’s leaders fell apart one by oneTrump’s seemingly off-hand remarks about the Italian prime minister have sparked a diplomatic spat. But it is not the first time the mercurial leader has rubbed world leaders the wrong way, Maira Butt reports
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The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal
Read more: The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of dealU.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for talks to work on key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran war
Asia
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At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung court
Read more: At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung courtThe suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.
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Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal
Read more: Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandalSenator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada is the first sitting lawmaker to be arrested over the corruption scandal.
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Malaysia slams ‘deafening silence’ over scrapped Norway missile deal
Read more: Malaysia slams ‘deafening silence’ over scrapped Norway missile dealMalaysia and Norway have fallen into a diplomatic dispute this month since the latter revoked export approvals for certain technologies.
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Watch: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue on security partnerships
Read more: Watch: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue on security partnershipsThe plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue focused on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.
Thailand
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Healing holidays
Read more: Healing holidaysWellness tourism has emerged as a pillar of Thai tourism in recent years as intense global competition nudged the country to seek new mechanisms to attract high-quality travel markets.
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Rama IV Rd still partially closed after building canopy collapse
Read more: Rama IV Rd still partially closed after building canopy collapseRama IV road remained partially closed to traffic in Bangkok’s Samphanthawong district on Sunday, even though the debris was cleared away after an old concrete building canopy collapsed, killing an elderly man, on Saturday.
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Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport project
Read more: Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport projectThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has strongly defended the controversial TH-AI Passport project, rejecting allegations of procurement irregularities, bid-rigging and political favouritism.
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Eight arrested over illegal ID‑card scheme linked to scams
Read more: Eight arrested over illegal ID‑card scheme linked to scamsCHIANG RAI — Eight people were arrested Thursday in Chiang Rai on suspicion of running a scheme that illegally issued Thai identity cards to foreigners, including Chinese and Myanmar nationals, allegedly enabling scammers, drug traffickers and money‑launderers, police said.
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Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in Phuket
Read more: Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in PhuketA rising Scottish boxing star has died after falling from a tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his boxing club, while the Thai driver has been arrested and charged.
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At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung court
Read more: At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung courtThe suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.
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New electricity rates put off until review
Read more: New electricity rates put off until reviewAuthorities have postponed a plan to impose higher electricity rates on large households with heavy consumption, citing the need to revise how power bills are calculated, says Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
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Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspects
Read more: Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspectsA raid of 24 locations in Greater Bangkok has resulted in the impounding of millions worth in cash and luxury assets from members of a suspected investment and foreign exchange scam network.
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Soldier angered by transfer order kills superior
Read more: Soldier angered by transfer order kills superiorMurder charges have been filed against an army officer who shot and killed his superior in his office in Kalasin province on Wednesday morning, reportedly over a dispute involving a transfer order.