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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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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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