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Republicans defy Trump to oppose ‘slush fund’

WASHINGTON - Republicans in the US Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump’s $1.8-billion fund for people he says were victims ‌of government “weaponisation”, setting the stage for a searing battle less than six months before midterm elections.

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Magnitude 6 quake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near ‌Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late Friday and the state’s volcano observatory was ⁠assessing the Kilauea volcano, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Chinese loan sharks ‘charged 3,780% a year’

Thai police are hunting for five Chinese lenders who have lent to about 20,000 people through apps and charge borrowers an annual interest rate of 3,780%.

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Nigerians held for AI romance scam targeting older Thai women

Six Nigerians linked to a cocaine trafficking network have been arrested after police raided a condominium in Nonthaburi, where they also discovered a romance scam using AI-generated faces portraying wealthy foreigners to approach mostly older Thai female victims.

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Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes prize

CANNES, France - A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony on Saturday after two weeks of parties and premieres.

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UK floats single market for goods with EU

LONDON - The British ⁠government has ⁠proposed the creation of a single market for goods with the European Union in what would be an ambitious reset ‌of its post-Brexit ties with the bloc, but Brussels has rejected the idea, British media have reported.

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At least 90 killed in China coal mine blast

The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine ‌in Shanxi province in northern China has reached 90, the state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.

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Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreigners

Thai police in Surat Thani wrapped up the second phase of their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan on Saturday, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing more than 40 rai of land worth over 200 million baht.

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DNA study finds multiple blackchin tilapia sources

A new study by researchers from Chulalongkorn University has concluded that invasive blackchin tilapia were introduced to Thailand at multiple places and in multiple ways, and not as a result of a single introduction as believed earlier.

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Cutting visa-free stays? Show us the lower crime stats

After circling the issue seemingly since being elected, the cabinet finally moved forward this week to end the 60-day visa-free programme for 93 nationalities, citing a need to stem crime and misconduct by foreigners. But if discussion of the decision’s necessity is now officially closed, attention must turn instead to…

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iPhone crash detection feature explained

iPhone users can activate Apple’s lifesaving Crash Detection feature to automatically detect a severe car accident and call for assistance without needing an accompanying Apple Watch.

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Volvo fire on Thai motorway ‘not a battery issue’

Volvo Car Thailand says a fire involving a Volvo XC60 SUV on a motorway did not originate from the battery area, based on an initial examination.

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Four teens held in killing of Myanmar worker

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Four Thai teenagers have been arrested for allegedly killing a 35-year-old worker from Myanmar at a garbage disposal site in this northeastern province.

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Visitor programmes on sustainable elephant care in Ayutthaya

Footage of tourists interacting with elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry has frequently drawn criticism over animal welfare concerns. At one of the country’s best-known elephant attractions, the Royal Kraal Village in Ayutthaya province, American mahout Lexi Zamrzla shares insights from eight years of caring for elephants there, while the village’s…

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Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

GENEVA - The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as the toll continued to rise.

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New US Fed chair says he will be 'reform-oriented'

WASHINGTON - New US Federal Reserve Chair vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent."

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New Fed chief faces immediate pressure

With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the US Federal Reserve this month, succeeding chairman Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the policies of the hand-picked candidate of President Donald Trump.

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Bangkok governor contest heats up

Bangkok's gubernatorial race is gaining momentum, with eight candidates declared and 85.9% of respondents in a new survey saying they intend to vote on June 28.

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Democrats flag laundering claims

A Democrat Party deputy leader said the party has received complaints alleging that Chinese "grey capital" networks are laundering money through nominee firms, illegal venues and nightlife businesses in Bangkok.

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Vietnam leader to make state visit

The President of Vietnam will visit Thailand from May 27-29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, marking his first trip since assuming office in April.

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Sugarcane-derived bio-oil eyed as huge waste-saver

Khon Kaen University is developing bio-oil from sugarcane leaves to cut agricultural waste and support clean energy production, with the prototype technology capable of producing up to 1,000 litres daily.

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Caution urged on preservatives in processed meat

Public health aiuthorities in Thailand are warning against excessive use of preservatives in processed meat, saying that high concentrations of nitrite and nitrate salts in food have been linked to an increased cancer risk.

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Govt to hold new round of SME talks soon

The government is preparing a fresh round of discussions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance economic measures following a recent meeting with leaders from 10 private-sector groups, according to a government source.

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Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

TEHRAN - Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.

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US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.

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