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In the vibrant landscape of Thai politics, the spotlight has been recently cast on the Bhumjaithai Party as whispers swirled about its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, entertaining ambitions to don the coveted mantle of Thailand’s next Prime Minister. As murmured rumors fledged into louder calls, the party found itself at the heart of a political storm, diligently fanning away the embers of speculation stoked by suggestions from the Pheu Thai Party, following Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension. But, as the saying goes, the truth has a funny way of eventually revealing itself. Staunchly standing against these whispers, Bhumjaithai’s effervescent spokesperson and MP for Ubon Ratchathani, Boonyathida Somchai, declared just yesterday, with an air of resolute determination, that Anutin has his eyes set nowhere near the prime ministerial prize. “Anutin’s got his hands full, nose to the grindstone, focusing on his legislative tasks, which include scrutinizing bills, echoing the concerns of the…

VIKTOR GYOKERES has reportedly agreed to give up over £1.7MILLION in wages in order to push through a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal are understood to be in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, 27, as they finally look to put an end to their search for a new striker.

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Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly agreed to waive £1.7m in wages to help Arsenal boost their offer to Sporting Lisbon[/caption]

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Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are in advanced negotiations with Sporting over a deal to sign the striker[/caption]

The Gunners had been weighing up a move for either Gyokeres or RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, and it now appears they are pushing hard to bring Gyokeres to North London.

Reports suggest that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms over a five-year deal with Gyokeres, but they are now trying to negotiate a fee with Sporting.

Sporting president Frederico Varandas has played out a public battle with Gyokeres so far this summer, claiming the club will not succumb to “blackmail and insults” to let him leave.

While Gyokeres is thought to be hurt and angered by the situation after believing that Sporting have gone back on their gentlemen’s agreement to let him leave for a fair fee.

Sporting are after £69m for the Swede, but with Gyokeres so desperate for the move, he has opted to waive a hefty chunk of his proposed Arsenal salary to help the Gunners improve their bid to the Portuguese champions, according to Fabrizio Romano and Record.

It’s said that Arsenal are willing to table a bid worth £56m with a potential £13m in add-ons.

Varandas has already made a public declaration refusing to drop his asking price for Sporting.

He told O Jogo: “The player knows, the agent knows, and I can guarantee, with absolute certainty, that Viktor will not leave for €60million plus €10million in add-ons.

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Sporting president Frederico Varandas has been firm in his stance on Gyokeres’ price tag[/caption]

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“It’s not about trying to gain something, it’s that he simply will not leave for that – absolutely will not.”

Citing the big money that is already being bounded around for other stars this summer, Varandas continued: “We have been watching the market and I saw [Martin] Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, leave for €65million.

“I saw Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both forwards but who, in my opinion, do not have Viktor’s market value or quality, being negotiated for around €75million.”

Gyokeres is reportedly desperate to force through the move with Arsenal.

Sporting have given Gyokeres extra time away from pre-season training to complete a deal, telling him he does not have to report for training until Friday.

However, SunSport understand that the forward is insisting he will not appear anyway because he is so angry over the saga.

Gyokeres scored an astounding 54 goals in 52 games across all competitions last season.

Arsenal yesterday announced the arrival of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £55m, becoming their second summer arrival after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Mikel Arteta and Co are also expected to complete the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford in the coming days.

While rumours around moves for the likes of Real Madrid star Rodrygo, Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Crystal Palace ace Eberechi Eze continue to swirl.

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MANILA, Philippines — Apart from the 15 police officers, more “personalities” allegedly linked to the case of the missing sabungeros (cockfighting aficionados) have been identified amid the investigation, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III. In a press briefing on Monday, Torre said authorities are looking into these individuals, emphasizing that

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) — two party-list groups linked to the Liberal Party (LP) — have both confirmed their plan to join the House of Representatives’ minority bloc, supporting 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan’s bid for the minority leadership. In separate interviews at the Batasang Pambansa complex, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel

TEMPLEGATE takes on Monday’s racing confident of winners.

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BINHAREER (3.00 Ayr, nap)

He should be much happier dropping to this six-furlong trip for William Haggas. He went for home too early at Kempton last time and didn’t last out. His best run came when winning at Redcar with cut in the ground so today’s sticky conditions should be ideal. He’s already had a little nudge down the weights and has a lot more to come with Oisin Orr taking over in the saddle.

SABRIMENTO (9.00 Ripon, nb)

Went down in a tight finish on turf at Lingfield last time. This looks a basement contest over a trip that suits. Billy Loughnane can steer him to his second victory and he also handles a bit of cut so any rain wouldn’t be an issue.

EQUITY LAW (8.00 Ripon, treble)

He has been working up to another win and was a good second at Thirsk last time. He showed plenty of pace over this trip and the first-time blinkers may just give him the little nudge he needs.

HARSWELL DUKE (4.40 Ayr, Lucky 15)

He has run well on all three starts this season and was a good second at Carlisle last time in similar company to this. He likes this trip and should be right on the premises again.

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Mavy Legaspi Thanks Fans & Mentors in Heartfelt ‘PBB’ Hosting Wrap-Up Post MAVY LEGASPI – In a touching Instagram post, Mavy Legaspi shared his appreciation for the people who believed in him and supported his journey. Kapuso star Mavy Legaspi recently took to social media to express his deep appreciation following the conclusion of Pinoy ... Read more

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A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage woman in a public toilet on a popular British beach.

The 31-year-old is being held in police custody after cops received reports at around 2am yesterday of a woman in her late teens being raped in a toilet on Bournemouth Beach in Dorset.

Police have now launched a detailed investigation into the report, with specialist officers currently supporting the victim.

A cordon was put in place on Sunday to allow for an examination of the area to be carried out.

Dorset Police added: “Officers are carrying out increased patrols in the area and we would encourage anyone with concerns to please speak with an officer.” 

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A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage woman in a public toilet on Bournemouth Beach[/caption]

Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on P20 Per Kilo Rice Program BONGBONG MARCOS – Amid questions, the Philippine President assured the Filipinos that the P20 per kilo rice program will continue. Countless different reactions from Filipinos crossed the surface after the Department of Agriculture previously announced that P20 per kilo rice will be available in Visayas. ... Read more

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THE infamous “mushroom cook” has been found guilty of murdering her in-laws at a deadly lunch.

Erin Patterson was accused of hiding deadly mushrooms in a meal to murder her estranged husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66.

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Erin Patterson was accused of murdering three and the attempted murder of a fourth[/caption]

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Patterson arriving at court in Melbourne in April[/caption]

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Death cap mushrooms were found inside the beef Wellington Patterson cooked[/caption]

She was also accused of attempting to murder Wilkinson’s husband Ian by serving a beef wellington laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms.

Patterson pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder for the July 29, 2023, incident.

The 12 jurors were sequestered during their deliberations and weren’t allowed to return to their homes, staying overnight instead in special accommodation new the Latrobe Valley law courts.

Patterson claimed to have purchased dehydrated mushrooms at an Asian supermarket in Melbourne, Australia.

But she couldn’t remember exactly where she had bought them from.

Despite Patterson pleading not guilty, she did accept that death cap mushrooms were in the meal she served.

But she argued she didn’t intend to harm anyone and that the mushrooms were just a tragic accident.

All of Patterson’s alleged victims were related to her estranged husband Simon and died from liver failure within a week of the fatal lunch.

Toxicologists discovered they had all been poisoned by death cap mushrooms, which grow under oak trees throughout the region of south Melbourne.

Patterson denied at first that she had foraged for wild mushrooms or that she had her own food dehydrator cops allege was used to dry them out.

But she later admitted both to foraging for mushrooms and to owning the dehydrator.

The jury was sent to reach a verdict after listening to 35 days of evidence and cross-examination.

The judge had instructed the jury: “You will deliberate Mondays to Saturdays here at the court in the privacy of the jury room.

“You will not deliberate on Sundays, but you will still be sequestered. You do not get to go home on Sundays. I’m sorry.”

The judge also gave directions to the jury about Patterson’s alleged lies, like her wanting gastric bypass surgery, having an ovarian cancer diagnosis and the reason she invited the guests for lunch.

The prosecution had alleged that Patterson lied to her relatives about a cancer diagnosis in order to persuade them to attend the deadly lunch, before poisoning them and faked an illness to cover her tracks.

The judge added: “If you find the accused lied about something you can use that fact to decide whether or not you believe the other things she’s said.

“It’s one factor to take into account. It’s for you to decide what significance to give these alleged lies, if you find them to be lies.”

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A courtroom sketch of Patterson at Latrobe Valley Magistrates[/caption]

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Cops and dogs searched the premises[/caption]

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The exterior of the Leongatha home where Erin Patterson allegedly served up death cap mushrooms[/caption]

The fatal lunch

On July 29, 2023 Patterson gathered her estranged husband’s relatives together for a Saturday lunch at her home.

She served up a beef wellington – allegedly containing death cap mushrooms and her guests soon became violently ill.

Her former in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66, all died within a week.

Pastor Ian Wilkinson was the only one who survived the deadly lunch.

But he was left in critical condition and spent almost two months being treated in the Austin Hospital – including time spent in a coma.

Doctors have confirmed all four of their symptoms were consistent with poisoning by death cap mushrooms, which grow wild in the area.

Patterson had also invited her husband to the lunch but he declined, reportedly texting her the night before that he felt “uncomfortable”.

In a return text minutes later, Patterson reportedly said she was “disappointed”, as she wanted to prepare a “special meal and that she may not be able to have a lunch like this for some time”.

Patterson has long denied any wrongdoing and and has always insisted she never meant to serve “my loved ones” the deadly mushrooms.

She pleaded not guilty to the murder charges in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court in May 2024.

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Friends and family of the deceased arrive at Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court in Morwell on April 30[/caption]

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Ian Wilkinson arrives in court on Monday[/caption]

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A court sketch shows Erin Patterson at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court in Morwell, Australia[/caption]

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Lawyers visited Patterson’s property where the deadly lunch allegedly took place[/caption]

But this is not the first time Patterson has faced accusations of attempted murder.

On “three separate incidents” spanning across 2021 to 2022, police say that Erin attempted to kill a 48-year-old Korumburra man.

It’s understood this man is Erin’s ex-husband, Simon Patterson.

Two of the dates are unknown, however in May 2022, Simon claimed to have suffered from a mystery illness that fighting for life in hospital.

In a social media post, he wrote: “I collapsed at home, then was in an induced coma for 16 days through which I had three emergency operations mainly on my small intestine, plus an additional planned operation.

“My family were asked to come and say goodbye to me twice, as I was not expected to live.

“I was in intensive care for 21 days…”

And the case has not been short of its twists and turns.

In August 2023 a tradesman came forward to reveal that he had seen and photographed what he called a “death wall” inside Erin’s former home.

The tradesman said he was hired to paint the inside last year so it could be flogged.

But he got more than he bargained for and discovered eerie drawings scrawled in blue and red markers.

Messages were also found over the wall – with one chilling note reading: “You don’t [have] long to live”.

That same day, a neighbour of Patterson’s claimed she was an experienced forager, who regularly picked her own mushrooms in the local area.

In March 2024 cops delved into Patterson’s Facebook accounts in the hope of bolstering charges against her.

Patterson had a number of profiles online and constantly used different names to post and interact with others, according to the Herald Sun.

She also allegedly took to Facebook to declare she was “very good at details” before the fateful lunch.

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A tradesman discovered eerie drawings and messages inside Patterson’s home[/caption]

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The Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court in Morwell where Patterson is on trial[/caption]