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Four people rushed to hospital after ambulance flips on its side in crash with car and lorry
Read more: Four people rushed to hospital after ambulance flips on its side in crash with car and lorryEmergency services rushed to the junction (pictured) of the A13 and A130 at Bowers Gifford, Essex, on Friday afternoon.
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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Read more: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome PowellThe Justice Department ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s renovation project, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Friday.
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Fury at ‘schoolyard bully’ Trump threatening to help Argentina’s claim to Falklands – as MPs say King’s State Visit should be called off
Read more: Fury at ‘schoolyard bully’ Trump threatening to help Argentina’s claim to Falklands – as MPs say King’s State Visit should be called offOn the eve of the King’s State Visit, it has emerged that Washington could review US support for British sovereignty over the islands.
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Prince Harry says he ‘will always be part of the royal family’ and claims he is ‘working’ in Ukraine, six years after infamous Megxit split
Read more: Prince Harry says he ‘will always be part of the royal family’ and claims he is ‘working’ in Ukraine, six years after infamous Megxit splitPrince Harry today insisted he ‘will always be part of the Royal Family’ and denied claims he is no longer a working Royal, arguing he was ‘born to do’ activism work.
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Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
Read more: Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South LawnThe new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Asia
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to tour Southeast Asia this week
Read more: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to tour Southeast Asia this weekChina has been keen to present itself to its allies as a more stable alternative to US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs and mercurial policies.
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‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave days
Read more: ‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave daysDays with temperatures of 40°C and above will now be branded “kokusho-bi”.
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From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in Singapore
Read more: From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in SingaporeSouth Korean alcohol exports to Singapore reached US$6.1 million in 2024, making it the eighth-largest global market for South Korean spirits by value.
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South Korean president to visit India, Vietnam
Read more: South Korean president to visit India, VietnamLike many Asian economies, South Korea has faced mounting risks to its energy supplies since US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively close Strait of Hormuz.
Thailand
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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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NBTC rejects internet TV alert system
Read more: NBTC rejects internet TV alert systemThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has dismissed a proposal to deploy an emergency alert system via internet-based TV set-top boxes, citing concerns over unequal coverage and potential discrimination in funding allocation.
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Ministry reveals new strategies
Read more: Ministry reveals new strategiesCommerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
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Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
Read more: Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litreA government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.
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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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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to tour Southeast Asia this week
Read more: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to tour Southeast Asia this weekChina has been keen to present itself to its allies as a more stable alternative to US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs and mercurial policies.
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Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Read more: Debt hike a ‘last resort’Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
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Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentive
Read more: Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentiveThe Thai automotive industry is expected to benefit from the government’s proposed car trade-in policy, which Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) says will stimulate sales, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the country’s push towards carbon neutrality.
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PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Read more: PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’sPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.
