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Philippine court rejects senator’s bid to block arrest

MANILA - ​The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela ​Rosa for a temporary restraining order ‌to prevent his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court.

Chao Phraya sand dune draws visitors just north of Bangkok

PATHUM THANI — A sand dune that vanished for half a century now attracts visitors to the middle of the Chao Phraya, the main river of the Central Plains, in this satellite province north of Bangkok.

AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

LONDON — The artificial intelligence (AI) ⁠revolution is ⁠here, and the boos are getting ​louder.

Japanese zoo may ban photography near viral monkey Punch's enclosure

The zoo housing the viral Japanese macaque Punch said on Tuesday it is considering a complete ban on photography and filming around the monkey enclosure after two men were recently arrested over an intrusion incident.

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

SINGAPORE — Singapore's banks and financial firms ​should use artificial intelligence (AI) to create better jobs and train workers ​for higher-value roles, not ‌just cut costs, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Wednesday.

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