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Nigel Farage’s lawyers demand urgent apology from BBC over Newsnight row in which host is accused of ‘defaming’ Reform chief
Read more: Nigel Farage’s lawyers demand urgent apology from BBC over Newsnight row in which host is accused of ‘defaming’ Reform chiefThe Daily Mail has now been shown sight of a damning letter to the BBC from Mr Farage’s lawyer, accusing the BBC host of ‘racialising’ the Reform leader’s response.
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California bank hostage situation ends after suspect shot dead
Read more: California bank hostage situation ends after suspect shot deadThe suspect was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, the Bakersfield Police Department said.
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Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the West
Read more: Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the WestAi Weiwei, who published a new book, “On Censorship,” warned the West is “no longer defending very basic humanity, rationality, human rights, freedom of speech.”
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Expert explains why the world feels more lonely
Read more: Expert explains why the world feels more lonelyHarvard economics professor Roland Fryer joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss what might be behind the world feeling lonelier.
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Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeats four-term incumbent John Cornyn and puts Texas in play for Democrats
Read more: Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeats four-term incumbent John Cornyn and puts Texas in play for DemocratsRepublicans have feared that the scandal-plagued Paxton could cost them the seat, despite Democrats not winning a Texas Senate race in almost 40 years
Asia
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ASEAN states eyeing Russian oil and gas choose short-term relief over geopolitical risks
Read more: ASEAN states eyeing Russian oil and gas choose short-term relief over geopolitical risksAny continued reliance by Southeast Asia on Russia for energy risks increasing Moscow’s leverage on bilateral relations and potential tension with other countries, say analysts.
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ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong
Read more: ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM WongWhile major powers may have difficulties in their own relations, Singapore wants to remain friends with all of them and it should be possible to do so, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Indonesia mulls airlines’ call for 15% fuel surcharge hike, airfare caps over rising costs amid Middle East war
Read more: Indonesia mulls airlines’ call for 15% fuel surcharge hike, airfare caps over rising costs amid Middle East warThe Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) urged the government to approve the hikes in fuel surcharge for both jet and propeller aircraft.
Thailand
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Chinese-run illegal e-waste plant raided
Read more: Chinese-run illegal e-waste plant raidedThai authorities have raided an unlicensed factory reportedly operated by Chinese nationals that was secretly sorting and processing electronic waste in the heart of Samut Sakhon province.
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Four more people freed from cave in Laos
Read more: Four more people freed from cave in LaosFour more people who were trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days were brought out to safety on Saturday afternoon, Thai rescuers said.
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Charter change efforts falter
Read more: Charter change efforts falterNearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how — or whether — genuine constitutional reform should proceed.
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Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Read more: Industry confidence dips amid energy price fearsThe Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
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PP reintroduces six stalled bills
Read more: PP reintroduces six stalled billsThe opposition People’s Party (PP) announced plans to resubmit six bills to parliament after the cabinet declined to reaffirm them following the dissolution of the previous House.
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ASEAN states eyeing Russian oil and gas choose short-term relief over geopolitical risks
Read more: ASEAN states eyeing Russian oil and gas choose short-term relief over geopolitical risksAny continued reliance by Southeast Asia on Russia for energy risks increasing Moscow’s leverage on bilateral relations and potential tension with other countries, say analysts.
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Thai police charged with abducting Chinese face suspension
Read more: Thai police charged with abducting Chinese face suspensionThai police said they have taken criminal action against a gang accused of abducting five Chinese nationals for ransom in Sa Kaeo, with the four police officers implicated also facing suspension.
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Humanoid robots set to reshape manufacturing
Read more: Humanoid robots set to reshape manufacturingHumanoid robots are rapidly moving out of laboratories and into industrial reality as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) converge with growing global labour shortages, creating a pivotal moment for automation.
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Call for more migrants to ease labour shortage
Read more: Call for more migrants to ease labour shortageThe Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the government to act swiftly in tackling worker shortages for Thailand’s labour-intensive industries.