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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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Apple just made five popular Apple Watches ‘obsolete’ – and it will leave users without any support if something goes wrong
Read more: Apple just made five popular Apple Watches ‘obsolete’ – and it will leave users without any support if something goes wrongAfter Apple unveiled its latest software updates at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), some tech fans are in for an unexpected disappointment.
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OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Read more: OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms raceGoing public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
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Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents’ killings
Read more: Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents’ killingsNick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
Asia
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Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?
Read more: Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?A World Bank report in May found that Malaysia’s wage growth since 2010 has lagged behind its gross domestic product (GDP) growth in part because top firms in the country are not scaling up.
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Container ship sinks off coast of Batam
Read more: Container ship sinks off coast of BatamAll nine of the vessel’s crew members were safely rescued by Indonesian authorities.
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India’s exam marking fiasco leaves university hopes hanging in the balance for students seeking answers
Read more: India’s exam marking fiasco leaves university hopes hanging in the balance for students seeking answersUnder a new digital marking system, answer booklets are scanned and assessed electronically, but students seeking reviews of their exam scripts have reported issues including blurred scans, missing pages and unchecked answers.
Thailand
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Mystery powder in noodles leaves 14 sick
Read more: Mystery powder in noodles leaves 14 sickUDON THANI – A suspicious white powder has been taken for analysis after the additive was found used at a noodle shop where fourteen customers have fallen ill.
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Alleged Nigerian drug kingpin arrested in Bangkok after dramatic standoff
Read more: Alleged Nigerian drug kingpin arrested in Bangkok after dramatic standoffMetropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) investigators arrested the alleged head of a Nigerian drug network in a dramatic late-night operation during which the suspect attempted to ram his way through a police blockade Tuesday night.
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Speaker comes under scrutiny
Read more: Speaker comes under scrutinyThe People’s Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker’s performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.
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Unsanitary meat factory shut down, products sold nationwide
Read more: Unsanitary meat factory shut down, products sold nationwidePATHUM THANI – A meat processing factory that sells about 30 tonnes of branded products nationwide each month was shut down after failing to meet sanitary standards on Tuesday.
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New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
Read more: New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-mindedThailand’s new lead negotiator in the southern peace process has pledged cooperation with all sides in what he termed a long process in a new push to end the conflict in the violence-plagued region.
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Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?
Read more: Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?A World Bank report in May found that Malaysia’s wage growth since 2010 has lagged behind its gross domestic product (GDP) growth in part because top firms in the country are not scaling up.
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Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026
Read more: Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026Thailand’s used car market is expected to remain sluggish in 2026, weighed down by competitive pricing in the new car segment, particularly electric vehicles (EVs).
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Association urges PM to expand co-pay scheme
Read more: Association urges PM to expand co-pay schemeThe Thai Restaurant Association plans to submit an open letter to the prime minister, calling for the expansion of the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Help Thais Plus) co-payment scheme to include larger restaurant operators.
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Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns, says Amnesty
Read more: Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns, says AmnestyPHNOM PENH — Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday. Of 86 sites identified as scam centres, the government had intervened at only 24 locations, the UK-based human rights group said in the 176-page report.