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Trump praises Secret Service after being rushed from shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner
Read more: Trump praises Secret Service after being rushed from shots fired at White House Correspondents DinnerThe suspected shooter was apprehended by law enforcement, the president said
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Reactions divided about White House Correspondents Dinner continuing after shots fired
Read more: Reactions divided about White House Correspondents Dinner continuing after shots firedShots rang out in the building hosting the annual media event
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More than 100 homes burned in Georgia wildfires
Read more: More than 100 homes burned in Georgia wildfiresTwo wildfires in Georgia destroyed more than 100 homes as firefighters continue to battle the flames.
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DOLLY BUSBY: Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton… and the ‘open secret in the industry’ the ‘couple’ are desperate to hide
Read more: DOLLY BUSBY: Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton… and the ‘open secret in the industry’ the ‘couple’ are desperate to hideDressed down in oversized jumpers and sunglasses strolling across the car park of a luxury rug store in Los Angeles, they looked like any other couple shopping for homewares.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Iran plans to offer deal to satisfy his demands as Tehran rejects direct negotiations
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Iran plans to offer deal to satisfy his demands as Tehran rejects direct negotiationsDonald Trump said Iran was planning to make an offer aimed at satisfying the US’s demands
Asia
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Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
Read more: Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm chargesThe pre-trial judges concluded there were “substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder”, the International Criminal Court said.
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Major 7.5-magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
Read more: Major 7.5-magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan, triggers tsunami warningsThe tremor was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo.
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Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Read more: Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world recordBut the race wasn’t without hiccups – one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
Thailand
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What have we learned about education?
Read more: What have we learned about education?The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has had a rare moment in the headlines lately under the leadership of former prime ministerial hopeful Yodchanan Wongsawat. He has outlined several major plans not only for schooling in Thailand, but also for the development of its workforce to meet global demands.
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What the Gulf conflict means for airlines
Read more: What the Gulf conflict means for airlinesThe US-Iran conflict, which erupted two months ago, has triggered an oil price shock, sharp rises in the cost of living and widespread flight cancellations worldwide.
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Your horoscope for April 24-30
Read more: Your horoscope for April 24-30Your 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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Anti-graft body defends ruling on Saksayam
Read more: Anti-graft body defends ruling on SaksayamThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded its investigation into former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob, saying that there is no evidence that he intentionally filed false asset declarations or concealed information.
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Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Read more: Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutionsMoody’s Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand’s sovereign outlook.
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Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
Read more: Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm chargesThe pre-trial judges concluded there were “substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder”, the International Criminal Court said.
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As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Read more: As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rightsHumanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one day gain self-awareness, they may deserve basic rights and protection. As Thailand and the global technology industry debate robot welfare,…
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Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
Read more: Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknownA former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.
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Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspot
Read more: Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspotThe government will restore and preserve Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin province to establish it as a sustainable historical tourist attraction, says Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.
