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Starmer-Burnham latest: PM reportedly ‘resigned’ to stepping down as over 100 MPs call for him to quit
Read more: Starmer-Burnham latest: PM reportedly ‘resigned’ to stepping down as over 100 MPs call for him to quitDowning Street denied reports that Sir Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for resignation on Monday
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After Tartan Army hordes drink Boston dry, thousands of pints of beer trucked in for arrival of equally thirsty England fans
Read more: After Tartan Army hordes drink Boston dry, thousands of pints of beer trucked in for arrival of equally thirsty England fansLast week bars in Boston ran dry after 50,000 members of the Tartan Army drank more than four times as much lager as Americans drink over the July 4 public holiday.
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Trump to hold news conference to conclude G7 summit in France
Read more: Trump to hold news conference to conclude G7 summit in FrancePresident Trump is set to hold a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France on Wednesday.
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One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific
Read more: One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern PacificThe latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 208
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Trump looking to hedge his bets and endorse both Republicans in contested South Carolina race
Read more: Trump looking to hedge his bets and endorse both Republicans in contested South Carolina raceLieutenant Governor Pam Evette will go head-to-head against Attorney General Alan Wilson in a Republican runoff for South Carolina’s gubernatorial race
Asia
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Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing ties
Read more: Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing tiesBoth countries highlighted growing collaboration in science, technology and innovation during Vietnamese President To Lam’s state visit to Singapore.
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Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crash
Read more: Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crashThursday’s disruption follows a similar incident on Apr 23. An official said “problems are bound to happen” with the decades-old Malaysian Immigration Systems (MyIMMs), which will be replaced by 2028.
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Why did Trump visit the Temple of Heaven? Beijing’s message in the venue choice
Read more: Why did Trump visit the Temple of Heaven? Beijing’s message in the venue choiceFrom “Mandate of Heaven” symbolism to hopes for a “good harvest” in trade, analysts say Beijing used Trump’s Temple of Heaven visit on Thursday (May 14) to send layered diplomatic messages.
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Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bears
Read more: Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bearsThe “Monster Wolf” is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls to scare away wild animals.
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Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: Reports
Read more: Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: ReportsThe request was filed in recent weeks, said a Wall Street Journal report, citing people familiar with the matter, and if granted would remove United States criminal charges against him.
Thailand
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New electricity rates put off until review
Read more: New electricity rates put off until reviewAuthorities have postponed a plan to impose higher electricity rates on large households with heavy consumption, citing the need to revise how power bills are calculated, says Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
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Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspects
Read more: Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspectsA raid of 24 locations in Greater Bangkok has resulted in the impounding of millions worth in cash and luxury assets from members of a suspected investment and foreign exchange scam network.
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Entertainment, sports events allowed after princess’ passing
Read more: Entertainment, sports events allowed after princess’ passingAll activities, including sports and entertainment, can continue following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.
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Your horoscope for June 12-18
Read more: Your horoscope for June 12-18Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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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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Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing ties
Read more: Singapore, Vietnam expand tech and manufacturing tiesBoth countries highlighted growing collaboration in science, technology and innovation during Vietnamese President To Lam’s state visit to Singapore.
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Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crash
Read more: Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crashThursday’s disruption follows a similar incident on Apr 23. An official said “problems are bound to happen” with the decades-old Malaysian Immigration Systems (MyIMMs), which will be replaced by 2028.
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Gold dips amid renewed Mideast conflict
Read more: Gold dips amid renewed Mideast conflictRenewed hostility between the US and Iran, which has caused oil prices to remain elevated longer than expected, has triggered a fresh downturn in gold prices, potentially dipping to US$3,500-3,600 an ounce or 60,000 baht per baht-weight domestically, says Kritcharat Hirunyasiri, chairman of MTS Gold.
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Isoc told to pay activists smeared online
Read more: Isoc told to pay activists smeared onlineThe Court of Appeal has ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay 210,000 baht in compensation to two human rights defenders and remove online content that damaged their reputations, overturning part of a lower court ruling.
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Myanmar court remands Thai woman held over US diplomat’s death
Read more: Myanmar court remands Thai woman held over US diplomat’s deathA Thai woman who police said was arrested over the death of a US diplomat in Myanmar was remanded in custody by a court on Thursday, a legal official told AFP.