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Bill Gates appearing before House committee investigating Epstein
Read more: Bill Gates appearing before House committee investigating EpsteinMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates is sitting for a transcribed interview as revelations about his relationship with Epstein have rocked his philanthropic foundation.
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U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Read more: U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from SomaliaFederal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing “vetting concerns.”
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UK employers face World Cup headache over staff absence and late kick-offs
Read more: UK employers face World Cup headache over staff absence and late kick-offsAcas said employers may want to remind staff their sickness and attendance policies still apply
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New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World Cup
Read more: New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World CupA new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland’s enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary and its co-hosting of the upcoming World Cup.
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Obesity and older mums mean one in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean
Read more: Obesity and older mums mean one in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesareanOne in four babies are now delivered in emergency operations, with experts suggesting the rise in older mothers, obesity and high profile maternity scandals being to blame.
Asia
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Read more: Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts fundsThe Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Read more: Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowA meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and a senior Chinese official would have marked the highest-level engagement since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the row by saying a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a response from Tokyo.
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‘I tended not to do anything safe’: Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief says courage crucial for graftbusters
Read more: ‘I tended not to do anything safe’: Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief says courage crucial for graftbustersAzam Bak’s term ends on Tuesday (May 12), with former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman set to replace him.
Thailand
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Brit in doctor’s death case also faces nominee business charges
Read more: Brit in doctor’s death case also faces nominee business chargesThe British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
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Scam victims sue Meta, Apple, Line and banks for B230m
Read more: Scam victims sue Meta, Apple, Line and banks for B230mThe Thailand Consumer Council is representing 10 scam victims suing internet platform operators Meta, Apple, Line and banks for 230 million baht in total damages.
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Thai consumers’ council to sue Facebook
Read more: Thai consumers’ council to sue FacebookThe Thailand Consumers Council is preparing to file the country’s first-ever lawsuit against Facebook for failing to adequately protect people from fraudulent content on its platform.
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Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tn
Read more: Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tnThailand’s sustainable bond market has surpassed 1.1 trillion baht in cumulative issuance, with regulators and market participants now turning their attention to transition finance as the next major growth driver, particularly for carbon-intensive industries seeking funding to support decarbonisation efforts.
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The great power plant sell-off
Read more: The great power plant sell-offMajor Thai energy firms have divested their power plant assets to divert money to clean energy.
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Read more: Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts fundsThe Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Read more: Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowA meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and a senior Chinese official would have marked the highest-level engagement since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the row by saying a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a response from Tokyo.
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Chinese student rescued from ‘virtual kidnapping’
Read more: Chinese student rescued from ‘virtual kidnapping’Thai police have rescued a 21-year-old Chinese student from a “virtual kidnapping” orchestrated by a transnational criminal network that attempted to extort 12.5 million baht from her family.
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21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday
Read more: 21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthdayThailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.
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Government tightens welfare criteria
Read more: Government tightens welfare criteriaThe Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people.