Italian-Canadian champion says preparations are under way for first defence since reclaiming strawweight kickboxing beltListen to this articleJonathan Di Bella falls to his knees after winning the ONE Championship strawweight kickboxing title from PrajanchaiJonathan Di Bella says his next ONE Championship fight is already on the calendar – even if his opponent is not. “We do have a date,” Di Bella said. “After every fight, I just take a few weeks off and go straight back to training,” Di Bella said. China’s Zhang Peimian – whom Di Bella beat to claim the title the first time around in 2022 – is keen on revenge and a rematch. Though he has twice lost to Rui Botelho – who himself was beaten comfortably by Di Bella in December 2024.

Listen to this articlePARIS - France has lowered the safety limit for cereulide toxin in infant formula, aiming to strengthen ‌protections after several ​major producers ordered worldwide recalls over contamination concerns, the farm ministry said on Saturday. The lower threshold is likely ‌to lead to further withdrawals in France in the coming days, it added. The recalls illustrate how a ‌single ​compromised ingredient can spread through the infant nutrition supply chain, despite tight regulation, and cause rapid market jitters. The recalls began last week with Nestle and widened to the French groups Danone and Lactalis, as well as others. On Thursday, the consumer group ​foodwatch said it had filed a criminal complaint in Paris on behalf of eight families whose babies it says fell ill after consuming ​contaminated infant formula, claiming companies waited too long to warn the public.

After earning a unanimous decision win over short-notice debutant Mohanad Battbootti at ONE Fight Night 39 last weekend, the Russian veteran hinted he could soon make the jump to MMA. “I’m ready for MMA, kickboxing or Muay Thai. Anatoly Malykhin watches on from the stands at ONE Fight Night 39 – where he was bellowing instructions to Vladimir Kuzmin“In the third round I started getting tired,” Kuzmin said. He passed that information to Anatoly, and I heard him calling it out to me.”That mentorship could soon extend beyond Muay Thai. Muay Thai, kickboxing – or a full switch to mixed martial arts.

Rather than presenting a vision and concrete policies to the public, Mr Anutin has chosen to avoid debate platforms and instead rely on fear-mongering, Ms Kattiya said. This raised serious questions about his readiness and qualifications to lead the country, said the Pheu Thai deputy secretary-general. (Story continues below)Nattawut Saikuar, a former red shirt leader and now a Pheu Thai campaign assistant, addresses party rally in Phayao province on Saturday. (Photo: Pheu Thai Facebook)‘Uncle’ jibe draws responseNattawut Saikuar, a Pheu Thai campaign assistant, echoed Ms Khattiya’s comments, criticising the “blue party” of Mr Anutin for portraying itself as the sole defender of the nation. “I don’t know whether Mr Anutin listens to ‘daddy’ or not, but what I do know is that he listens only to his ‘head teacher’.

Chinese police in several cities have begun deploying humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with traffic enforcement, marking a serious step toward automating road management and public safety. The robots, officially project named Intelligent Police Unit R001 and nicknamed “RoboCop”, are designed to issue warnings and traffic tickets automatically. Developed by AiMOGA Robotics, the humanoid machines are being assigned to real-world traffic duties alongside human officers. It can also perform standard hand signals to control traffic in the middle of the road. Beyond traffic enforcement, AiMOGA has also tested the humanoid robot in other roles, such as dancing, drumming, Chinese calligraphy and even assisting as a nurse, highlighting its versatility.

Foreign election observers welcomedListen to this articleThe Election Commission of Thailand (EC) has authorised representatives from foreign embassies and international organisations to observe the upcoming general election and constitutional referendum on Feb 8. The Canadian Embassy in Bangkok will send three observers to monitor voting in the capital. The British Embassy will deploy 15 representatives across six provinces: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, Buri Ram, Phayao and Ayutthaya. Their mission will cover both advance voting on Feb 1 and the main election day on Feb 8. The Election Commission has instructed provincial offices to facilitate the work of these observers in line with legal requirements, ensuring transparency and fairness during both the election and referendum processes.

Armed robber flees Bangkok shop with gold worth B11 millionListen to this articleA still from CCTV video shows the gunman taking gold necklaces from a tray in the shop at Lotus in Sukhumvit Soi 50, Bangkok, on Friday night. (Photo supplied)Police in Bangkok have launched a manhunt for a gunman who robbed a gold shop in Sukhumvit Soi 50 and made off with gold ornaments worth about 11.1 million baht and 170,000 baht in cash on Friday night. Police from the Phra Khanong station were alerted to the robbery of the Aurora gold shop at a Lotus mall in Khlong Toey district at 11.30pm. He poured gasoline in the shop and threatened the staff with a gun, telling them to hand over all valuables, police said. He took a total of 149 baht-weight (about 2.2kg) of gold, worth about 11.1 million baht at current prices, and 170,000 baht in cash, police said.

RebornRecognised as the world’s prestigious destination for its domestic patients with requirement for plastic surgery and beauty haven, korea's Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center has recently brought the long-established achievement in ‘fixing’ facial and body defects to Bangkok in 2026. With over successful 420,000 surgical cases performed, Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center has long been reserved for exclusive clientele. “Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center has served prominent leaders and distinguished individuals in Korea and around the world for three generations. Our treatments are highly selective and traditionally accessible only through trusted references,” said Jiriyawana Yoo, Chief of Operations, Pitangui Medical & Beauty Center. AtPitangui Medical & Beauty Center in Korea, departments including surgery department, dental clinic, dermatologist clinic, aesthetic clinic, beauty service spa and massage are housed across the five-storey building.

Abhisit urges more action to curb vote-buyingListen to this articleDemocrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva poses for a selfie with a supporter while campaigning at Central Eastville shopping mall in Lat Phrao district of Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: Democrat Party)Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday reaffirmed the party’s commitment to “honest and clean” politics and called on the Election Commission to take more proactive action against vote-buying ahead of the Feb 8 poll. Mr Abhisit urged the EC to step up proactive enforcement, saying legal action will deter the practice, especially if authorities make arrests in one or two cases. Mr Abhisit said each party has the right to present its message, but voters should make decisions based on reason and facts. Mr Abhisit also proposed economic measures to tackle seasonal haze caused by agricultural burning, including refusing to purchase farm produce from areas where illegal burning occurs.

The 19-year-old zoology major stood out with ‌her boyish clothes, short hair and friendly but outspoken personality, Shwe Theingi said. Wutt Yee Aung remained, participating in the anti-junta resistance until she was arrested in September 2021. “Mother, I hope you are well,” Wutt Yee Aung said in a letter from prison in February 2024. In one undated letter intended for Shwe Theingi, Wutt Yee Aung asked for about $150 for ‌a medical test. Wutt Yee wanted to do more volunteer work,” Shwe Theingi said.

Listen to this articleRangsiman Rome, deputy leader of the People’s Party and party-list MP candidate, speaks during a major campaign rally in Phuket on Friday. (Photo: People's Party)Rangsiman Rome, deputy leader of the People’s Party, has hit back at Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, saying that true patriotism means not cheating the nation. He also warned the Bhumjaithai Party leader, who has stepped up his nationalist rhetoric, that using remarks by a foreign politician as campaign ammunition reflects political desperation rather than love of country. “I would like to reaffirm that patriotism, as understood by the People’s Party, means enabling the country to move forward, not freezing it within outdated structures,” he said. “Loving the nation must not mean cheating the nation.”

Listen to this articlePeople's Party candidate Rukchanok Srinork has been campaigning for Social Security reform for two years, and other parties are now joining the bandwagon as more embarrassing stories of mismanagement emerge. People’s Party list-MP candidate Rukchanok Srinork has accused the Social Security Office (SSO) of corruption and mismanagement in connection with its 850-million-baht web application, saying the flawed project has left insured members unable to access their benefits. Her remarks come amid mounting criticism of the SSO+ app, which has repeatedly been taken offline for “maintenance”. She said the 850-million-baht SSO+ web app project showed signs of corruption from the bidding stage onward, resulting in an outdated system that cannot function as intended. Ms Rukchanok rejected claims circulating online that the system failed because the Progressive Social Security Group cut its budget or that members of the People’s Party were involved in hacking the system.

Listen to this articleMourners react during the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were killed by an Israeli airstrike, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on Jan 31, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)GAZA - ‌Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least ​12 people, the Palestinian health ministry said on Saturday, with children reported to be among the fatalities in the latest violence rattling a tenuous ceasefire. Video showed charred, blackened and destroyed walls at an apartment in a multi-storey building, and debris scattered inside it ⁠and outside on the Gaza City street. Palestinian ‌militants have killed four Israeli soldiers since the truce, according to Israeli authorities. On Friday, the Israeli military said that its forces identified eight gunmen ‌emerging ​from a tunnel in Rafah, in southern Gaza.

(Photo: Government House)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday led cabinet members in a merit-making ceremony at Government House to mark the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. At 7.30am, the prime minister lit incense and candles in worship of the Triple Gem and paid royal homage before the royal portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. Ten senior monks then administered the precepts and chanted prayers. The Royal Thai Army held a separate 100-day merit-making ceremony at its headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road. Separately, the Interior Ministry has instructed all provinces to prepare flower-offering ceremonies for the public in connection with the Royal Cremation Ceremony.

Listen to this articleInterim leader Delcy Rodriguez has quickly moved to overhaul Venezuelan society in ways sought by the United States. (Photo: AFP)CARACAS - Venezuela’s acting president has announced a push for mass amnesty in the country, in her latest major reform since the US toppled Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago. Formerly Maduro’s vice president, Rodriguez, 56, has quickly moved in less than four weeks in power to overhaul Venezuelan society in ways sought by the United States, earning high praise from US President Donald Trump. “This is not a voluntary gesture by the regime, but a response to pressure from the United States government. And after years of the United States embassy being shuttered, Washington is also preparing to re-establish its diplomatic presence in Caracas.