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Moo Deng the pygmy hippo picks a France–Argentina World Cup final in Thai zoo stunt

A young pygmy hippo named Moo Deng at a zoo in Thailand has become an unlikely football oracle, tipping a World Cup final showdown between France and Argentina in a lighthearted public event aimed at fans gearing up for the tournament. In the staged prediction, keepers presented the hippo with food items representing competing nations. […]

Investigators probe blocked exits and faulty wiring after deadly bar fire in Bangkok kills dozens

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A devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok has killed at least 27 people and left around 70 others injured, prompting a criminal investigation into what authorities have described as long-standing safety failures at the decades-old venue. The blaze has cast a spotlight on building safety standards in Thailand’s capital, where nightlife venues often operate

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