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Half of elderly women in Japan prefer AI over humans for personal advice

A recent survey in Japan found that almost half of elderly women living in the country prefer artificial intelligence over humans for advice on interpersonal conflict, a higher percentage than any other age demographic, where consulting a human remains the favoured choice.

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Canal walls unrepaired, Songkhla residents fear fresh flooding

SONGKHLA - Residents along a major canal draining storm water from Hat Yai city are again living on the edge, with last year's damaged floodwall still unrepaired ahead of the return of the annual wet season in the South.

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Motorcyclist killed by train at informal crossing in Bangkok

A 21-year-old woman died when her motorcycle was struck by a freight train at an unguarded, informal level crossing in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district in the early hours of Sunday.

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Russia strikes Kyiv again, massive missile and drone attack

KYIV - Russia ⁠struck Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday with a massive wave of missiles and drones that damaged residential buildings and schools, killing ‌at least four people, officials said. Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1am local time.

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Netflix to launch cheaper ad-supported plan in Thailand

Netflix plans to expand its lower-cost ad-supported subscription package to more countries, including Thailand, in 2027, after reporting strong growth in the service and rising viewer engagement worldwide.

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Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts

CAIRO - Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.

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Dozens feared trapped in Philippines building collapse

MANILA - Around ⁠30 ⁠to 40 people are feared trapped after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital, a city official said on Sunday.

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Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

WASHINGTON - A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service said.

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Gas explosion at Shanxi coal mine in China leaves scores dead

At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi, the country's deadliest mining accident since at least 2009. The blast took place late on Friday (May 22) at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on…

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US Secret Service investigates reports of shots near White House

The ⁠US Secret Service ‌on Saturday said it was aware of reports of ⁠shots fired in Washington at 17th Street ⁠and Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the White House and was working to corroborate ‌those reports with personnel on the ⁠ground.

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Abhisit warns borrowing plan may burden taxpayers later on

The government's 400-billion-baht borrowing plan and Land Bridge megaproject could place long-term financial burdens on the public, says Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the opposition Democrat Party.

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Pheu Thai Party pushes bill to rewrite charter

Pheu Thai will review its charter amendment bill next week before submitting it to parliament, says deputy leader and list-MP Chousak Sirinil.

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City's reformer falling short

As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?

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'Thais Help Thais' makes B110.89m

The government's "Thais Help Thais" programme has generated more than 110.89 million baht in spending while cutting household expenses by over 24.51 million baht, as authorities press ahead with efforts to stimulate grassroots economic activity nationwide.

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Govt vows to boost standing with IEA

Paris: Thailand has pledged to deepen cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) across all dimensions as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and address the global energy crisis.

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Quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster

CHINA - Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang's skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least 82 of these workers left her feeling lost and sad.

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Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League

OSLO - Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time.

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Bru challenges Bordeaux-Begles to show 'true selves' in Top 14 after Champions Cup defence

BILBAO (SPAIN) - Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday he wanted his side to show their "true faces" as they aim for French Top 14 glory after defending the Champions Cup.

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Garden gnomes back in the limelight

Important news from London. The ban on garden gnomes has been lifted at the Chelsea Flower Show, bringing joy to aficionados of these kitschy figurines.

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Re: "Thai visa exemptions cut by cabinet" (Business, May 20).

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Education beyond prejudice

Fear and prejudice should not decide who are entitled to receive education. Yet Thailand risks moving towards exactly that.

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Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war

TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.

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Couple accused of luring Thais into scam slavery

Police have arrested a young Thai couple in the northern province of Chiang Mai on suspicion of luring compatriots into slavery at a scam centre in Cambodia.

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Pope decries environmental harm in ‘Land of Fires’

ACERRA, Italy - Pope Leo XIV made a visit on Saturday to Italy’s “Land of Fires”, where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic rubbish, poisoning both people and their land.

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North Korean football club takes Asian women’s title

SUWON, South Korea - ⁠Naegohyang of North Korea won the Asian Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with ‌forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.

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