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Nobel prize in medicine awarded to scientists studying mysteries of the brain
Read more: Nobel prize in medicine awarded to scientists studying mysteries of the brainThe physiology or medicine prize traditionally opens the annual Nobel announcements
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Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’
Read more: Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’President Trump branded ‘deranged and dangerous’ for suggesting Tehran targets Democrat-run American cities in speech
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Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell investigation
Read more: Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell investigationAn attorney for one of the seven men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student at a fraternity house in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.
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Ex-“American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence
Read more: Ex-“American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentenceCaleb Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
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The crippling effect we’re all feeling from the deadlock in Ukraine’s war with Russia
Read more: The crippling effect we’re all feeling from the deadlock in Ukraine’s war with RussiaTwo of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies – and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds
Asia
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US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China
Read more: US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to ChinaGreg Lui operated a technology company called Earthmade Computer, which he used to buy and send items to China without the licences required by the US Department of Commerce from 2023 to 2024, said the Department of Justice.
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Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos
Read more: Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaosThe airline was forced to cancel dozens of flights this week when floods hit the Thai capital.
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Brunei’s crown prince visits Singapore, leaders discuss deepening bilateral cooperation
Read more: Brunei’s crown prince visits Singapore, leaders discuss deepening bilateral cooperationBrunei and Singapore also signed a memorandum of understanding to further cooperation on maritime and port development, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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‘Gift from God’: Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic haze
Read more: ‘Gift from God’: Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic hazeThe thick smog had limited outdoor activities in Pontianak, a city of about 700,000 people on Borneo island, with schools forced to shutter and thousands of respiratory cases recorded in the region since last month, according to officials.
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Indonesia probes alleged luxury facilities for inmates at West Java prison
Read more: Indonesia probes alleged luxury facilities for inmates at West Java prisonInmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to apartment-style rooms as well as a gym and a golf simulator, according to findings by the Indonesian Ombudsman.
Thailand
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AI-enabled attacks rank as top cyber risk
Read more: AI-enabled attacks rank as top cyber riskArtificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks have emerged as the most prominent cyber risk facing Thailand over the next two years, while ransomware, software vulnerabilities and phishing remain major threats, according to the Thailand National Cyber Risk Assessment Report 2026.
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Airline baggage backlog almost cleared
Read more: Airline baggage backlog almost clearedThai Airways International (THAI) announced on Monday it had reduced the backlog on delivery of passengers’ luggage from flights through Suvanabhumi airport to 862 bags.
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Govt defends ‘sin tax’ funding shake-up
Read more: Govt defends ‘sin tax’ funding shake-upThe government has defended proposed changes to the funding of four state bodies, rejecting claims that they would lower alcohol and tobacco taxes or benefit producers.
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Flood warnings for several areas
Read more: Flood warnings for several areasA flood warning has been issued for provinces facing the Chao Phraya River, as well as Phetchaburi, Chachoengsao and southern provinces, due to accumulated water and forecast rain.
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Rare serow makes unusual appearance on Prachuap beach
Read more: Rare serow makes unusual appearance on Prachuap beachPRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN – A wild serow, a rare and protected species, has been spotted roaming on a beach in Kui Buri district, an unusual sighting hailed by wildlife officials as a positive sign for the area’s ecosystem.
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US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China
Read more: US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to ChinaGreg Lui operated a technology company called Earthmade Computer, which he used to buy and send items to China without the licences required by the US Department of Commerce from 2023 to 2024, said the Department of Justice.
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Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos
Read more: Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaosThe airline was forced to cancel dozens of flights this week when floods hit the Thai capital.
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Suphajee keeps eye on traders
Read more: Suphajee keeps eye on tradersCommerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has ordered strict price checks and stock monitoring to prevent traders from exploiting consumers affected by flooding.
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Govt, BMA under fire for response
Read more: Govt, BMA under fire for responseThe Bangkok floods have exposed failures in preparedness, warning systems and coordination, with analysts pointing to deeper structural weaknesses in crisis management.
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Flood-battered Bangkok amusement park won’t rule out sale
Read more: Flood-battered Bangkok amusement park won’t rule out saleThe management of Siam Amazing Park is desperately seeking a way to keep the 46-year-old amusement and water park operating after flooding in Bangkok damaged nearly the entire complex, with a sale for 10 billion baht one of many options.