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The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina
Read more: The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for ArgentinaWith a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US. So why head off for other shores?
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‘I was groomed and abused by a taxi driver. Why was it so hard to get justice?’
Read more: ‘I was groomed and abused by a taxi driver. Why was it so hard to get justice?’Despite receiving Royal Assent two years ago, key provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act are yet to be implemented to support survivors
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Downing Street accused of plot to derail Andy Burnham’s by-election hopes
Read more: Downing Street accused of plot to derail Andy Burnham’s by-election hopesExclusive: Labour MPs are being briefed that Burnham could bring back Corbyn amid claims of a dirty tricks campaign to stop the Greater Manchester mayor
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Two teenage girls ‘raped on British beach’ as man in his 30s is arrested and police launch hunt for second suspect
Read more: Two teenage girls ‘raped on British beach’ as man in his 30s is arrested and police launch hunt for second suspectNorfolk Police were called to South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, on May 16 following reports that two girls had been raped.
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Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural Devon
Read more: Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural DevonA former police officer was jailed today for setting up a county lines drug supply network from his old force area to a quiet Devon town.
Asia
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Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclist
Read more: Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclistSaktygaanapathy Ravichandran was reportedly driving at a high speed and is believed to have overtaken several vehicles before veering into the opposite lane and hitting father-of-three Amirul Hafiz Omar on Sunday (Mar 29).
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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
Read more: Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fireThe government also offered an apartment exchange programme for the 4,600 affected tenants, who lived in nearly 2,000 housing units at the complex, Wang Fuk Court.
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Read more: South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial lawIn a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry for the “frustration and hardship” brought upon the people by his martial law decree, he stood behind the “sincerity and purpose” behind his actions.
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Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: Reports
Read more: Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: ReportsThai police said Quentin Griffiths had been involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress.
Thailand
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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge
Read more: Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surgeDespite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
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Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families
Read more: Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai familiesLarge households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.
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Chef Ka’s unique six‑layer crispy pork in Bangkok slum draws queues of up to three hours
Read more: Chef Ka’s unique six‑layer crispy pork in Bangkok slum draws queues of up to three hoursJarus “Chef Ka” Phomraeng, 62, has turned a secret six‑layer crispy pork recipe into an international draw in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei slum, but viral popularity has left the sole operator exhausted as customers queue two to three hours for his Yunnan‑style salt and chilli dish.
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Huge arsenal seized from Chinese man in Chon Buri
Read more: Huge arsenal seized from Chinese man in Chon BuriA car crash in Chon Buri on Friday led to the discovery of a large cache of military-grade weapons belonging to a Chinese man, whose phone contained consultations with ChatGPT about sabotage, as well as videos of him training with the Cambodian “Hun Sen Bodyguard Unit”.
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Conservation crusader ‘Psi’ alleges family abuse
Read more: Conservation crusader ‘Psi’ alleges family abuseThe high-profile conservation activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott has sent shockwaves across social media after he released a tearful video revealing long-hidden trauma and ongoing family conflict.
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Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclist
Read more: Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclistSaktygaanapathy Ravichandran was reportedly driving at a high speed and is believed to have overtaken several vehicles before veering into the opposite lane and hitting father-of-three Amirul Hafiz Omar on Sunday (Mar 29).
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GSB loan scheme to cover school expenses
Read more: GSB loan scheme to cover school expensesGovernment Savings Bank (GSB) is providing 1 billion baht via a short-term unsecured loan programme to assist parents with back-to-school expenses as living costs continue to rise.
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US probes Nvidia chip-smuggling via Thailand
Read more: US probes Nvidia chip-smuggling via ThailandA company linked to Thailand’s national AI initiative is suspected of helping smuggle at least $2.5 billion worth of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Anutin urges stronger Asean unity as leaders confront global volatility
Read more: Anutin urges stronger Asean unity as leaders confront global volatilityPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for stronger regional unity, resilience and global relevance within Asean as the region grapples with growing geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty.