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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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Ralf Schumacher, 50, marries Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne, 36, as ex-F1 star ties the knot with his partner in glitzy St Tropez bash 19 months after coming out as gay
Read more: Ralf Schumacher, 50, marries Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne, 36, as ex-F1 star ties the knot with his partner in glitzy St Tropez bash 19 months after coming out as gayFormer F1 star Ralf Schumacher tied the knot with Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne in a glitzy ceremony in St Tropez on Saturday – with the event being filmed to cap their new documentary series.
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are married! Singer dazzles in a white skirt suit for London legal ceremony ahead of their three-day Italian extravaganza
Read more: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are married! Singer dazzles in a white skirt suit for London legal ceremony ahead of their three-day Italian extravaganzaThe New Rules singer, 30, struck up a romance James Bond frontrunner Callum, 36, in 2024 and One Kiss was all it took to make them legally man and wife.
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This week on “Sunday Morning” (May 31)
Read more: This week on “Sunday Morning” (May 31)A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Asia
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‘Observer inflation’: Indonesia’s Cabinet secretary sparks debate with remarks targeting analysts
Read more: ‘Observer inflation’: Indonesia’s Cabinet secretary sparks debate with remarks targeting analysts“These observers, their data does not match the facts. Their data is wrong,” said Cabinet secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya at a press briefing on Apr 10.
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Johor proposes 12 ‘key’ drop-off points for Singapore cross-border taxis, may require tracking system
Read more: Johor proposes 12 ‘key’ drop-off points for Singapore cross-border taxis, may require tracking systemThe proposed drop-off points include Senai International Airport, JB Sentral, Medini, Southkey, Mount Austin and Eco Botanic among others.
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Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel
Read more: Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vesselMore than 60 people are still missing.
Thailand
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Government tightens welfare criteria
Read more: Government tightens welfare criteriaThe Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people.
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VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulence
Read more: VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulenceDespite the ongoing Middle East war and unfavourable market conditions, VietJet Thailand remains committed to replacing its fleet with 50 new Boeing 737-8 planes over three years, while accelerating plans to phase out its existing Airbus jets to streamline costs.
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Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
Read more: Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’The Thai government is pushing to integrate esports into schools nationwide, changing the perception from mere entertainment into a tool for preparing “digital human capital” for the global creative industry.
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Tourists in Thailand plan for cuts to visa-free stays
Read more: Tourists in Thailand plan for cuts to visa-free staysThe backpackers on Khao San Road, the Bangkok thoroughfare beloved by budget travellers, are waking up this week with an extra headache: the government is preparing to shorten the length of visa-free stays.
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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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‘Observer inflation’: Indonesia’s Cabinet secretary sparks debate with remarks targeting analysts
Read more: ‘Observer inflation’: Indonesia’s Cabinet secretary sparks debate with remarks targeting analysts“These observers, their data does not match the facts. Their data is wrong,” said Cabinet secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya at a press briefing on Apr 10.
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Appeal Court sentences opposition MP Piyarat to 3 years
Read more: Appeal Court sentences opposition MP Piyarat to 3 yearsThe Court of Appeal Region 4 has overturned a lower court ruling in a lèse-majesté case against Piyarat “Toto” Chongthep, a People’s Party MP, sentencing him to three years in prison without suspension.
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Visitors to Thailand could face higher ‘tourist tax’
Read more: Visitors to Thailand could face higher ‘tourist tax’Thailand will consider increasing its long-planned foreign tourist entry fee from 300 baht, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Wednesday.
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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.