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One in three employers set to make staff redundancies by early 2027, new survey finds
Read more: One in three employers set to make staff redundancies by early 2027, new survey findsNew research has found a third of employers are planning redundancies by the start of 2027
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Minister admits police anti-racism guidance is ‘wrong’ amid Henry Nowak case fury… as chiefs launch review into ‘legitimate concerns’
Read more: Minister admits police anti-racism guidance is ‘wrong’ amid Henry Nowak case fury… as chiefs launch review into ‘legitimate concerns’The guidance is at the heart of controversy after footage emerged of Henry Nowak being handcuffed and his pleas for help ignored as he bled to death on the floor.
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Read more: Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage showsPop star Britney Spears said she was “totally fine” to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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House Democrats blast Republicans for pulling vote to halt Iran War before Memorial Day: ‘It’s a disgrace’
Read more: House Democrats blast Republicans for pulling vote to halt Iran War before Memorial Day: ‘It’s a disgrace’Lawmakers claimed that GOP pulled the vote as they did not have enough votes to block the War Powers Act resolution
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Absent Republican rep claims he’s running for re-election after being missing for months with mystery illness
Read more: Absent Republican rep claims he’s running for re-election after being missing for months with mystery illnessRepublican Representative Tom Kean Jr. hasn’t voted in Congress since March 5
Asia
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Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battle
Read more: Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battleThe integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as transferring files and sending emails on users’ behalf, has gained traction in recent weeks.
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China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: State media
Read more: China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: State mediaChinese Premier Li Qiang was speaking at the opening of the annual China Development Forum, attended this year by prominent business leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work
Read more: Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to workAfter the 2021 military coup, tens of thousands of public workers, including doctors and government administrators, left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience.
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Indonesia lets Elon Musk’s Grok resume, lifting ban over sexualised images
Read more: Indonesia lets Elon Musk’s Grok resume, lifting ban over sexualised imagesThe resumption of access is being processed on “a conditional basis and under strict supervision”, according to a government statement.
Thailand
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NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge project
Read more: NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge projectThe National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is preparing to convene a subcommittee meeting on the Land Bridge project to assess the project’s feasibility and possible development model.
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AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at risk
Read more: AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at riskNearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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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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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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Sansiri upbeat on low-rise
Read more: Sansiri upbeat on low-riseSET-listed developer Sansiri remains bullish on low-rise projects scheduled for launch in the second quarter, supported by easing interest rates and manageable expenses as the company expects housing prices to increase in the third quarter.
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Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battle
Read more: Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battleThe integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as transferring files and sending emails on users’ behalf, has gained traction in recent weeks.
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China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: State media
Read more: China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: State mediaChinese Premier Li Qiang was speaking at the opening of the annual China Development Forum, attended this year by prominent business leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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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.
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Over 100,000 sign petition opposing Land Bridge project
Read more: Over 100,000 sign petition opposing Land Bridge projectAn online petition launched by environmental group EnLAW has gathered over 100,000 signatures in three days, signalling widespread opposition to the government’s proposed Land Bridge megaproject.
