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RFK Jr is ‘checked out’ and scrolls his phone despite global health emergencies, workers say
Read more: RFK Jr is ‘checked out’ and scrolls his phone despite global health emergencies, workers sayThe health secretary is reportedly aloof despite global health crises such as Ebola while there are key vacancies at the nation’s public health agencies
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Stabbing attack inside NYC’s Penn Station night before Trump’s Madison Square Garden visit injures 6
Read more: Stabbing attack inside NYC’s Penn Station night before Trump’s Madison Square Garden visit injures 6Security precautions in the area were already heightened ahead of Kicks-Spurs NBA Finals match-up at nearby Madison Square Garden
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Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK
Read more: Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UKKenneth Law is expected to appear in court in Canada on Friday
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This private, 243-acre Greek island is on sale for half the price of a London flat – but there’s a costly catch
Read more: This private, 243-acre Greek island is on sale for half the price of a London flat – but there’s a costly catchOriginally listed for sale in 2022 at €8 million, Makri has had its asking price dramatically reduced – and it now costs less than most city flats.
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Jannik Sinner in ‘heat cheat’ storm at the French Open: World No 1 is knocked out – after being accused of using dishonest tactics to escape from Paris 32C heatwave
Read more: Jannik Sinner in ‘heat cheat’ storm at the French Open: World No 1 is knocked out – after being accused of using dishonest tactics to escape from Paris 32C heatwaveJannik Sinner wilted in the heat in dramatic fashion as the world No 1 crashed out of the French Open under the searing Paris sun.
Asia
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Malaysia faces balancing act on EV hub ambition with need to ‘preserve market space’ for domestic firms
Read more: Malaysia faces balancing act on EV hub ambition with need to ‘preserve market space’ for domestic firmsA reported standoff between BYD and Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) over strict manufacturing conditions has left the Chinese automaker’s RM1.3 billion Tanjung Malim assembly plant in limbo.
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Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: Report
Read more: Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: ReportExperts warn that funding would need to grow at twice the pace of charitable contributions in order to meet India’s vast social needs.
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Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
Read more: Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombingsThe former head of intelligence allegedly allowed the attacks to happen with the intention of influencing the 2019 presidential election.
Thailand
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Co-pay scheme kicks off
Read more: Co-pay scheme kicks offMore than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.
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Desperate thief caught in golden cage
Read more: Desperate thief caught in golden cageSAMUT PRAKAN – A man who caused an accident by driving against the traffic was arrested inside a locked gold shop after an unsuccessful attempt to snatch a gold bracelet to pay for the accident damage.
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Agency links schools with industry needs
Read more: Agency links schools with industry needsThe National Innovation Agency (NIA) is positioning its STEAM4INNOVATOR framework at the centre of a long-term strategy to strengthen Thailand’s innovation landscape, develop future talent, and bridge the gap between academia and industry.
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War on the economy
Read more: War on the economyNearly three months have passed since the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran began, with no resolution to the war in sight, while almost two months have elapsed since the Thai government took office.
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Butterfly season returns to Korat dam
Read more: Butterfly season returns to Korat damNAKHON RATCHASIMA – Swarms of butterflies have returned to the shores of Lam Chae Dam reservoir, creating a striking natural display that is drawing visitors as the annual “butterfly season” begins.
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Malaysia faces balancing act on EV hub ambition with need to ‘preserve market space’ for domestic firms
Read more: Malaysia faces balancing act on EV hub ambition with need to ‘preserve market space’ for domestic firmsA reported standoff between BYD and Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) over strict manufacturing conditions has left the Chinese automaker’s RM1.3 billion Tanjung Malim assembly plant in limbo.
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High-end Phuket seaplane service to connect to Andaman spots
Read more: High-end Phuket seaplane service to connect to Andaman spotsThailand’s first commercial seaplane operator plans to launch flights connecting Phuket with destinations across the Andaman region by September, targeting high-end tourists seeking faster access to resort islands and coastal destinations.
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Chadchart exit may trigger vote
Read more: Chadchart exit may trigger voteIf Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt resigns from office, a new gubernatorial election must be held within 60 days, says the Bangkok Election Commission.
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Concerns over Land Bridge grow
Read more: Concerns over Land Bridge growThe proposed Land Bridge project has returned to the centre of national debate, with supporters hailing it as a potential economic game-changer and critics warning it could become one of Thailand’s costliest and most environmentally damaging gambles.