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Tributes pour out for Kyle Busch after sudden death as family makes appearance at Coca-Cola 600
Read more: Tributes pour out for Kyle Busch after sudden death as family makes appearance at Coca-Cola 600Tributes have poured out since Kyle Busch’s sudden death last Thursday. His wife and children were honored on Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600, which Busch was planning to compete in. Michael George reports.
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Dana White says Trump can’t be racist as he was friends with Michael Jackson
Read more: Dana White says Trump can’t be racist as he was friends with Michael JacksonThe UFC boss defended Trump during an interview with The New Yorker Radio Hour
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Women regularly hide discomfort, a survey shows. Here’s how a campaign hopes to create change.
Read more: Women regularly hide discomfort, a survey shows. Here’s how a campaign hopes to create change.A recent survey found that 96% of women regularly say they’re “fine” even when they’re not, and 58% believe being physically uncomfortable is part of being a woman. Megababe Beauty founder Katie Sturino talks about launching her “Comfort Tax” campaign to draw attention to the issue.
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Sponsors were asked to shell out $1 million for Sean Duffy’s road trip reality show. Corporations came speeding in
Read more: Sponsors were asked to shell out $1 million for Sean Duffy’s road trip reality show. Corporations came speeding inPerks for sponsorship include featured placement in episodes alongside Duffy, who regulates some of the companies backing the program
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Iran-US war latest: Trump accuses media of treason as US intel reportedly claims Tehran retains substantial missile capabilities
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump accuses media of treason as US intel reportedly claims Tehran retains substantial missile capabilitiesTrump says reports that the ‘Iranian enemy is doing well’ are ‘false’
Asia
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to Japan
Read more: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to JapanMr Wong will be making his first visit to Japan as Singapore’s prime minister. It comes on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’
Read more: Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay.
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Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
Read more: Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi saysJapan’s pacifist constitution prohibits direct military action but allows it to exercise the right of collective self-defence, or defending a friendly country that comes under attack.
Thailand
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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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Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Read more: Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrestThe legal team for Aung San Suu Kyi plans to meet the detained former leader of Myanmar on Sunday after she was transferred to house arrest in the capital by the military-backed government, a representative said on Friday.
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Uniform producer keeps prices steady as costs rise
Read more: Uniform producer keeps prices steady as costs riseA school uniform manufacturer is keeping prices stable for the academic year, but has warned of potential increases in the future due to rising production costs.
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Domestic travel set to slow for long holiday
Read more: Domestic travel set to slow for long holidayThai tourists are taking fewer trips during the long holiday this weekend due to high energy and living costs, with estimated tourism revenue reaching 10.1 billion baht from 2.83 million local trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to Japan
Read more: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to JapanMr Wong will be making his first visit to Japan as Singapore’s prime minister. It comes on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Court to rule on conscription law challenge on May 12
Read more: Court to rule on conscription law challenge on May 12The Constitutional Court will rule on May 12 on whether Thailand’s decades‑old military conscription law violates constitutional rights, in a closely watched case involving activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal.
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Chanel sets toes free this summer
Read more: Chanel sets toes free this summerMatthieu Blazy’s new creative direction for the house of Chanel blows away the entire sandal, leaving only a short, flat heel tied to the ankle.
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Long-term outlook for gold sturdy
Read more: Long-term outlook for gold sturdyDespite near-term price pressure, gold’s longer-term outlook remains firmly bullish, supported by structural demand and rising geopolitical risks, says YLG Bullion International.