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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
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Teacher dies in school while horrified students were sitting their GCSEs – as tributes paid to ‘kind and beautiful lady’
Read more: Teacher dies in school while horrified students were sitting their GCSEs – as tributes paid to ‘kind and beautiful lady’Kings’ School, in Winchester, was plunged into lockdown procedures on Thursday following an ‘urgent medical situation’ involving a long-standing female member of staff.
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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to revive new congressional map
Read more: Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to revive new congressional mapThe Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Devastating wildfires rip through Texas panhandle
Read more: Devastating wildfires rip through Texas panhandleWildfires fueled by dry conditions and high winds are ripping through Texas and other southwestern states as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
Asia
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South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budget
Read more: South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budgetThe supplementary budget, worth 25 trillion won, is in response to the Middle East conflict and aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households.
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China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines
Read more: China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines“The US and its allies should earnestly respect the common aspirations of regional countries … and refrain from introducing bloc confrontation, conflict and the chaos of war into the Asia-Pacific,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian.
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South Korea’s ex-interior minister jailed for role in martial law crisis
Read more: South Korea’s ex-interior minister jailed for role in martial law crisisLee Sang-min was found to have instructed authorities to cut power to media outlets deemed critical of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Malaysia projected to save over US$600m in RON95 fuel subsidies for 2026: PM Anwar
Read more: Malaysia projected to save over US$600m in RON95 fuel subsidies for 2026: PM AnwarPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also expressed appreciation towards Malaysians’ “vigilance” in reporting attempts by drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to purchase subsidised RON95.
Thailand
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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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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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Borrowing decree may face court challenge
Read more: Borrowing decree may face court challengeThe government has played down the Democrat Party’s plan to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the legality of its 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree, insisting the measure is both urgent and necessary to cushion households and businesses from the global energy shock.
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AOT: Passenger charge hike won’t dent demand
Read more: AOT: Passenger charge hike won’t dent demandAirports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has acknowledged that its decision to raise the international passenger service charge (PSC) to 1,120 baht per traveller will push up airfares, but expressed confidence it will not deter travel demand.
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Thailand approves $25-billion investment by TikTok
Read more: Thailand approves $25-billion investment by TikTokThailand has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or US$29 billion, the Board of Investment (BOI) reported on Wednesday.
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South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budget
Read more: South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budgetThe supplementary budget, worth 25 trillion won, is in response to the Middle East conflict and aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households.
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China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines
Read more: China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines“The US and its allies should earnestly respect the common aspirations of regional countries … and refrain from introducing bloc confrontation, conflict and the chaos of war into the Asia-Pacific,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian.
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Cabinet approves B400-billion borrowing decree
Read more: Cabinet approves B400-billion borrowing decreeThe cabinet on Tuesday approved an emergency decree to borrow 400 billion baht to alleviate cost of living pressures and support measures to reduce energy costs, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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EEC market weakens as condos tumble
Read more: EEC market weakens as condos tumbleThe housing market in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continued to soften in 2025, with both demand and supply contracting year-on-year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
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Bright but patchy outlook for solar push
Read more: Bright but patchy outlook for solar pushStronger promotion of solar power by Thai authorities amid an energy crisis holds promise, but still faces challenges, say industry analysts.