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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
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England WAGs including Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn Castro gather to watch their men take on Croatia… as Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan salvages a last-minute outfit
Read more: England WAGs including Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn Castro gather to watch their men take on Croatia… as Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan salvages a last-minute outfitEngland’s WAGS have taken to the stands of Dallas Stadium tonight as their Three Lions partners prepare to take on Croatia in their first World Cup match.
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England vs Croatia – World Cup LIVE: Jude Bellingham given nod to start at No 10 ahead of Morgan Rogers while Bukayo Saka is only deemed fit enough for bench
Read more: England vs Croatia – World Cup LIVE: Jude Bellingham given nod to start at No 10 ahead of Morgan Rogers while Bukayo Saka is only deemed fit enough for benchEngland are finally ready to join the World Cup party – and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
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Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at Wilmington Hospital
Read more: Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at Wilmington HospitalA suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Asia
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Rescuers free four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave
Read more: Rescuers free four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos caveA total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing.
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Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
Read more: Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildupThe Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence.
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Philippines suspends Senate security chief after shootout, ‘escape’ of politician wanted by ICC
Read more: Philippines suspends Senate security chief after shootout, ‘escape’ of politician wanted by ICCDela Rosa, who had been taking refuge at the Senate since Monday, has now moved to a different location after what his wife described as an “escape” before dawn on Thursday.
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‘Non-issue’: Malaysia PM Anwar says not opposed to fugitive financier Jho Low’s US pardon bid
Read more: ‘Non-issue’: Malaysia PM Anwar says not opposed to fugitive financier Jho Low’s US pardon bidThis comes as the Malaysian police said on Friday that investigations are ongoing into allegations that Low had attended secret meetings in Kuala Lumpur last year.
Thailand
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Peace deal unlikely to revive tourism
Read more: Peace deal unlikely to revive tourismHotels and airlines remain cautious about the potential end of the Middle East conflict as the positive impact could be delayed due to a steep slowdown in purchasing power, particularly among domestic tourists, during this low season.
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Call for tech defences to protect sovereignty
Read more: Call for tech defences to protect sovereigntyThailand must urgently strengthen its “communication sovereignty” to protect national interests in an increasingly borderless digital environment dominated by global technology platforms and emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, according to AM Thanapant Raicharoen, commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
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PM pledges reforms to woo investors
Read more: PM pledges reforms to woo investorsPrime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul has pledged regulatory and economic reforms to secure Thailand’s position as a long-term investment destination.
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A Princess who changed the world
Read more: A Princess who changed the worldA dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.
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Agencies probe personal data sales
Read more: Agencies probe personal data salesBoonthida Somchai, deputy minister of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, has instructed the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee to work closely with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to investigate claims that more than 36 million records containing Thai citizens’ personal data are being offered for sale online.
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Rescuers free four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave
Read more: Rescuers free four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos caveA total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing.
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Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
Read more: Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildupThe Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence.
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Mourners flock to hospital to pay respects to late princess
Read more: Mourners flock to hospital to pay respects to late princessPeople from all walks of life are converging at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati after the announcement of her passing on Friday.
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Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red
Read more: Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see redMEXICO CITY – Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.
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Chaichanok to face grilling
Read more: Chaichanok to face grillingThe opposition will join the House legal affairs committee next week to summon Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to explain the controversial 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it will seek an anti-graft investigation if the scheme proceeds.