Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different. Source link
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China’s agentic AI policy wants to keep humans in the loop
Asia In brief PLUS: Robot becomes Buddhist monk in Korea; TikTok spending $25bn in Thailand; Baidu floating chip biz; and more! China’s Cyberspace Administration last week published draft regulations governing the behavior of AI agents and suggested humans should always retain the ability to review decisions taken by software. The draft expresses Beijing’s enthusiasm for…
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Offer, Aims to Press Xi
President Donald Trump and Iran have rejected each other’s latest peace proposals to end the conflict. Meanwhile, Trump is expected to press Chinese leader Xi Jinping over China’s approach to Iran when they meet in Beijing. Bloomberg’s Tony Czuczka and Stephen Engle break down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
Scottish Premiership title race: Are Celtic favourites over Hearts?
Celtic captain Callum McGregor pointed out “it’s in our hands” after Sunday’s “huge win” over their city rivals. Only defeat by Motherwell on Wednesday, combined with a Hearts win, will prevent a final-day showdown. Nevertheless O’Neill believes Celtic still have “two mountains to climb” if he is to lead them to the Scottish title for…
Demand Sends Melanie C Back to York for a Second December Night
Melanie C is adding a late December show to her UK tour. Her early York date sold out, so she’s giving everyone who missed out a genuine second shot. She made the announcement on Instagram herself, no middleman. “Surprise York!! You are getting a LATE show this December. The early show sold out, so this…
In Calabria, Getting a Taste of an Unspoiled Italian Summer
I had been in Calabria for less than 24 hours when I found myself standing in an artist’s bottega in the town of Pizzo and listening to Antonio Montesanti talk about the Greek hero Achilles. Just outside the door, cars and Vespas vroomed past, but as this cheery straw-hatted painter and ceramist talked about his…
Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison. Source link
Challenge Cup semi-final: Warrington Wolves 12-32 Hull KR
Hull Kingston Rovers saw off Warrington in the semi-final to set up a big Wembley clash with Wigan Warriors. The trophy-holders were simply too hot for an injury-hit and below-par Wire to handle in a dominant first 25 minutes, as they racked up a 14-0 lead through tries from James Batchelor and Joe Burgess, with…
Former longtime Florida Republican lawmaker dies
Former Florida Rep. Bill Posey (R) died on Sunday at the age of 78 surrounded by his wife and two daughters after years of service representing Florida’s 15th and 8th congressional districts. “Congressman Posey represented Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 2009 to 2025, following distinguished service in both the Florida House……
‘Labour leadership rivals circle’ and ‘Golden boys’ on Baftas red carpet
Almost every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership, following a disastrous result for the Labour party at local elections. The Guardian’s headline reads: “Labour leadership rivals circle as Starmer tries to cling to power”. It reports that approximately 40 Labour MPs have called for the prime minister to set a date…