Norway police search ex-PM Jagland's properties in probe over Epstein links
OSLO — Norwegian police said Thursday they had searched properties belonging to former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland following the launch of a corruption probe over his dealings with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

'Madness': Ukrainians furious over Olympian ban for memorial helmet
KYIV — Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics over his helmet honouring killed athletes.

Anutin rejects election fraud claims
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed allegations of election fraud, insisting that any decision on a nationwide recount lies solely with the Election Commission (EC), which remains well within its legal timeframe to certify the results.

Confiscation planned for B13bn assets 'linked with' Cambodian suspects, associates
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo), through its transaction committee, has resolved to seek the confiscation of assets totalling about 13 billion baht in four major cases involving multiple suspects, including Cambodian nationals and associates.

Election Commission denies recount request in Chon Buri
The Election Commission (EC) has rejected protesters’ petition for a recount in Chon Buri’s constituency 1, finding no credible evidence of electoral misconduct or errors in the vote count.

Yodchanan satisfied with Pheu Thai effort despite setbacks
Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat insists he remains undiscouraged by the outcome of Sunday’s election, adding that it is now up to the party’s executive committee to decide whether to join a coalition government or serve in opposition.

Austrian drug fugitive nabbed in Chon Buri
CHON BURI - An Austrian man wanted by Interpol for alleged involvement in a cocaine-trafficking network in his home country has been arrested at a hotel in Sattahip district, the Immigration Bureau said on Thursday.

Filipino food influencer dies after eating ‘devil crab’
A Filipino woman who gained online fame for videos of her unusual eating habits has died after consuming a highly poisonous “devil crab” for a social media video.

Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.

Top IT risks Thai SMEs cannot afford to ignore
Many Thai small and medium-sized businesses — often run from homes, co‑working spaces or cafés — face rising cyber risks that can be as harmful as a flooded shop or a lost delivery. From careless clicks to old software, a single mistake can stop a small team's operations.