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Iran-US war latest: Trump announces extension to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after ruling out using nuclear weapon on Tehran
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump announces extension to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after ruling out using nuclear weapon on TehranTrump dismissed the idea that he could use a nuclear weapon against Iran, branding the question ‘stupid’
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Ministers told British public must be better protected after UK Biobank breach
Read more: Ministers told British public must be better protected after UK Biobank breachDame Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the science, innovation and technology committee, said the breach was ‘another blow to public confidence’
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Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for difficult day as Olly Robbins to hit back over vetting scandal
Read more: Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for difficult day as Olly Robbins to hit back over vetting scandalSir Olly Robbins, who was sacked as head of the Foreign Office last week, will reportedly ‘not hold back’ in his defence when he gives evidence on Tuesday over Mandelson’s appointment
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I was on A Place In The Sun and one moment left me so furious I nearly stormed off set – I would NEVER do it again
Read more: I was on A Place In The Sun and one moment left me so furious I nearly stormed off set – I would NEVER do it againA woman who appeared on Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun has revealed how she was left so furious at one moment during the show, she almost stormed out.
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Singer D4vd facing death penalty in murder of 14-year-old girl found in trunk of his Tesla
Read more: Singer D4vd facing death penalty in murder of 14-year-old girl found in trunk of his TeslaSinger D4vd has been formally charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, making him eligible for the death penalty if he is found guilty and convicted.
Asia
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Sri Lanka arrests 152 people in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
Read more: Sri Lanka arrests 152 people in alleged Chinese-run cyberscamLocal police sources say Chinese nationals had rented an entire hotel in the coastal town of Chilaw to run an alleged cyberscam operation.
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New Hong Kong rules force people to give up passwords in security cases
Read more: New Hong Kong rules force people to give up passwords in security casesAnyone who fails to comply faces a year in prison and a fine of HK$100,000 (US$12,780).
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Malaysia eyes new energy sources as oil prices rise amid Middle East conflict: DPM Fadillah
Read more: Malaysia eyes new energy sources as oil prices rise amid Middle East conflict: DPM FadillahThe opposition has meanwhile urged the government to form a non-partisan national council to discuss economic interventions, warning that Malaysians are starting to feel the effects of higher energy prices, supply chain disruptions and rising logistics costs.
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Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battle
Read more: Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battleThe integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as transferring files and sending emails on users’ behalf, has gained traction in recent weeks.
Thailand
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Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Read more: Thailand-China robotic surgery a firstThailand has successfully carried out its first cross-border tele-robotic surgery, marking a significant advance in the country’s medical technology and international healthcare collaboration, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Tuesday.
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Wat Rai Khing abbot gets 50 years for B2bn embezzlement
Read more: Wat Rai Khing abbot gets 50 years for B2bn embezzlementThe 70-year-old former abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, Yaem Ingkrungkao, was on Wednesday sentenced to 50 years in prison in a high-profile temple funds fraud case that broke last year.
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Drugs link to rising youth mental illness
Read more: Drugs link to rising youth mental illnessMethamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.
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Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
Read more: Huge turnout battles rash of wildfiresWildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
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Nike takes a walk on the spicy side
Read more: Nike takes a walk on the spicy sideArguably Thailand’s most celebrated season, Songkran just swept through — ushering in the Thai New Year with its signature water-soaked celebration. Tapping into that spirit, Nike drops a festive take on the Nike SB Dunk Low with the “Songkran” iteration.
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Sri Lanka arrests 152 people in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
Read more: Sri Lanka arrests 152 people in alleged Chinese-run cyberscamLocal police sources say Chinese nationals had rented an entire hotel in the coastal town of Chilaw to run an alleged cyberscam operation.
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PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Read more: PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rolloutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
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Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public
Read more: Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms publicA senior army official’s remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
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Thais seek help from Oman
Read more: Thais seek help from OmanForeign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
