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Nor’easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast
Read more: Nor’easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East CoastTens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
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London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis is found ALIVE: Jihadi bride is arrested over Berlin terror attack and may face death penalty – as her shocked father sobs: ‘I thought she was dead’
Read more: London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis is found ALIVE: Jihadi bride is arrested over Berlin terror attack and may face death penalty – as her shocked father sobs: ‘I thought she was dead’The British jihadi bride who recruited Shamima Begum into Isis has been arrested in Syria after being linked to a terror attack in Germany, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
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Kate wears Diana’s earrings for starry premiere with William and Tom Cruise
Read more: Kate wears Diana’s earrings for starry premiere with William and Tom CruiseHollywood star Tom Cruise was joined at a screening of his new film by a host of celebrities including Sir David Beckham, actor Riz Ahmed, and the Prince and Princess of Wales
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Dolly Parton’s estate war escalates: Icon’s manager files for restraining order as nephew accused of threatening ‘violence’ before his firing from top security role
Read more: Dolly Parton’s estate war escalates: Icon’s manager files for restraining order as nephew accused of threatening ‘violence’ before his firing from top security roleManager Danny Nozell requested the court order Bryan Seaver to remain a minimum of 1,000 feet from Parton’s office; and refrain from contacting Parton’s businesses or affiliates.
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Huge $1million reward offered in Gus Lamont search: Cops make desperate plea on one-year anniversary
Read more: Huge $1million reward offered in Gus Lamont search: Cops make desperate plea on one-year anniversaryIt has almost been one year since Gus Lamont disappeared.
Asia
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Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across border
Read more: Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across borderRussia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive.
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China’s top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes
Read more: China’s top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes“People cannot use AI to create or distribute recognisable digital replicas of others without their consent, including cloned faces and voices”, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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At China’s ‘robot Olympics’, humanoids spar, sprint and perform taichi
Read more: At China’s ‘robot Olympics’, humanoids spar, sprint and perform taichiThe five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations.
Thailand
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Nene Royal triumphs on America’s Got Talent
Read more: Nene Royal triumphs on America’s Got TalentNene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker from Phuket, has been crowned the winner of America’s Got Talent (AGT) 2026, claiming a million-dollar first prize after an unforgettable run that captured hearts worldwide.
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Resale condo market gains momentum as income weakens
Read more: Resale condo market gains momentum as income weakensThe second-hand condo market posted a strong recovery in the second quarter of 2026, with transfers rising 39.4% year-on-year and transfer value increasing by 41%, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
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Thailand at heart of Miss Universe turmoil
Read more: Thailand at heart of Miss Universe turmoilMiss Universe Thailand and five of her Southeast Asian peers could be barred from competing in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant in November because of a bitter legal dispute over national franchise agreements.
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Fitch upgrades Thailand outlook to ‘stable’
Read more: Fitch upgrades Thailand outlook to ‘stable’Fitch Ratings has revised Thailand’s outlook to “stable” from “negative”, citing increased confidence that government debt will broadly stabilise over the medium term and that political conditions will improve following the general elections held earlier this year.
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Your weekly horoscope for Sept 18-24
Read more: Your weekly horoscope for Sept 18-24Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationships from Guru by Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across border
Read more: Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across borderRussia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive.
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China’s top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes
Read more: China’s top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes“People cannot use AI to create or distribute recognisable digital replicas of others without their consent, including cloned faces and voices”, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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TPC mulls expanding services to Thais
Read more: TPC mulls expanding services to ThaisThailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of long-term foreign residency programmes, is considering expanding its services to Thai customers to expand its non-visa business over the long term.
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Bangkok rail fares to be capped at B45 from Jan 1
Read more: Bangkok rail fares to be capped at B45 from Jan 1Bangkok commuters are set to benefit from a common fare of no more than 45 baht per trip on all electric train lines from Jan 1, 2027, under a government measure aimed at easing the cost of living.
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Som tam and beer: Lisa lights up American TV
Read more: Som tam and beer: Lisa lights up American TVThai-born global pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal introduced US talk-show host Jimmy Fallon to som tam and her “special” cocktail made with Korean soju, Thai Chang beer and Sprite as she promoted her forthcoming mini-album on his popular late-night show.