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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.
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How I lost four stone, my visceral tummy fat and kickstarted my stagnant metabolism with this bone broth diet. The collagen effects have been incredible – and now I’m dating a man ten years younger
Read more: How I lost four stone, my visceral tummy fat and kickstarted my stagnant metabolism with this bone broth diet. The collagen effects have been incredible – and now I’m dating a man ten years youngerMy lifestyle was out of control., so I began researching countries where people seem to be much healthier than us. Japan stood out at once.
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Everything we know as Tiger Woods pleads not guilty after rollover car crash in Florida
Read more: Everything we know as Tiger Woods pleads not guilty after rollover car crash in FloridaWoods was arrested for driving under the influence after appearing ‘impaired’ at the scene
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Cost of living crisis ‘holding young people back from having children’ as UK birth rate falls
Read more: Cost of living crisis ‘holding young people back from having children’ as UK birth rate fallsNew analysis suggests falling birth rates appear to be driven partly by financial struggles rather than a shift away from parenthood
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Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reports
Read more: Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reportsClaims received by the bank have involved a range of animals, from desirable breeds of cats and dogs
Asia
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‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of life
Read more: ‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of lifeBefore the catastrophic fire, Wang Fuk Court was an ordinary Hong Kong estate with a steady, familiar rhythm of daily life.
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Indonesia fires police officer over ride-hailing driver’s death that sparked protests
Read more: Indonesia fires police officer over ride-hailing driver’s death that sparked protestsOfficer Cosmas K Gae, who was in the vehicle that fatally struck ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan, acted “unprofessionally” during the protest, according to Indonesian police.
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School bullying in Malaysia: What’s behind rise in cases and what can be done?
Read more: School bullying in Malaysia: What’s behind rise in cases and what can be done?Experts say that laws are not the be-all and end-all when it comes to tackling bullying, and there is a need for a more holistic approach.
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Commentary: What resuming direct India-China flights reveals about Modi’s and Xi’s priorities
Read more: Commentary: What resuming direct India-China flights reveals about Modi’s and Xi’s prioritiesThe decision to resume direct flights between India and China is partly economic, but geopolitics matters too, says an academic.
Thailand
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Long break eases pressure on oil reserves
Read more: Long break eases pressure on oil reservesThe long holiday during the Songkran festival may ease pressure on Thailand’s oil reserves, as demand for diesel is expected to decrease during this period, says the Department of Energy Business.
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Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
Read more: Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefireDespite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines still have to adjust their operational strategies for the summer schedule to match travel demand dampened by concerns over uncertainty surrounding the oil crisis.
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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Read more: Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limitedSINGAPORE – Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
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Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Read more: Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdownThailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming “Made in Thailand” status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.
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‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of life
Read more: ‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of lifeBefore the catastrophic fire, Wang Fuk Court was an ordinary Hong Kong estate with a steady, familiar rhythm of daily life.
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Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgency
Read more: Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgencyPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a stepped-up effort to secure more oil and gas after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off access to about half of Thailand’s regular supply.
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Global memory rally drives up PC prices at Commart
Read more: Global memory rally drives up PC prices at CommartThe global surge in memory prices has lifted computer costs in Thailand by 10-20%, while artificial intelligence (AI) server costs have climbed significantly, with some key components such as memory nearly doubling in the first quarter.
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Govt offers visa relief after flights canned
Read more: Govt offers visa relief after flights cannedThe government has introduced visa relief measures after 166 flights were cancelled amid Middle East fighting, with immigration waiving overstay fines for stranded travellers.