MINI Millennium Auto has updated its racing team MILLENNIUM MOTORSPORT x MAGIK PROSHOP and officially unveiled the mascot 'Cooper,' an adorable English Bulldog representing British heritage.

Somprachai Bosuwan, Vice Managing Director of Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) Public Company Limited, stated that MINI Millennium Auto is creating a fresh experience in motorsport, building on MINI's long history of racing success with the MILLENNIUM MOTORSPORT x MAGIK PROSHOP team for the second consecutive year. The company has officially introduced 'Cooper,' an English Bulldog mascot whose characteristics mirror the MINI vehicle and serve as a well-recognized symbol of Britain.

MINI Millennium Auto emphasizes building a community of MINI enthusiasts through the racing team MILLENNIUM MOTORSPORT x MAGIK PROSHOP, featuring professional driver Aek Mongkol Khamsueang, nicknamed 'Jack the Giant Killer,' who drives the MINI Cooper F56 Challenge EVO in the Siam GT Class category of the PT MAXNITRON RACING SERIES 2026.

The official reveal of the 'Cooper' mascot marks the first appearance of this charming English Bulldog representative of MINI Millennium Auto. The English Bulldog, originating from Britain, shares many characteristics with the MINI vehicle: both feature a compact, sturdy design with excellent weight distribution and balance. Both embody compactness, strength, fun, and distinctive style that is uniquely MINI.

MINI Millennium Auto also presents the special edition MINI JCW Victory 1965 Edition, inspired by the Monte Carlo Rally championship wins of the 1960s, when MINI dominated the competition in 1964, 1965, and 1967, showcasing remarkable performance for a small-sized vehicle on world-class racing circuits.

The number 52, featured on the historic race car, symbolizes the spirit of the legendary racer, representing courage, driving pleasure, and MINI's motorsport DNA. This vehicle becomes part of a grand legacy reintroduced in contemporary form with special offers:

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A 40-year-old man named Winai (surname withheld) fatally assaulted his mistress, identified as Joy (surname withheld), before deciding to place her body in his sedan and drive to Bang Bua Thong Police Station to turn himself in. He claimed he became enraged after discovering she had secretly checked into a hotel with another man, prompting him to kick and strike her repeatedly until she died. Upon waking that morning, he found her lifeless.

Deputy Metropolitan Police Commander Chokechai Chanajaroen arrived at Bang Bua Thong Police Station to interrogate Winai. According to the interrogation, before the incident, the victim and suspect had been drinking together, then returned to the boarding house where they argued and fought physically around 1-2 AM before separating to sleep. The suspect believed nothing serious had occurred. At 7 AM, he left to drive a motorcycle taxi as usual and returned to the boarding house at noon on May 13, only to discover his girlfriend dead.

In a moment of panic, the suspect carried the body from the boarding house, placed it in his sedan, and drove around aimlessly before calling his ex-wife for advice. She encouraged him to turn himself in. During questioning, he revealed that his ex-wife was the one who drove him to surrender. The investigation will now summon both the victim's friend and his ex-wife as witnesses.

The initial charge is intentional homicide, with other charges under investigation. Following interrogation, the suspect will be brought before Nonthaburi Provincial Court for detention today. Security camera footage from the boarding house captured the moment at 3:24 PM on May 13 when Winai carried Joy's body—already showing signs of rigor mortis—from room 106 and placed it in the passenger seat of his vehicle before driving away.

BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump began his trip to Beijing on Thursday by telling Xi Jinping "it's an honor to be your friend," even as his Chinese counterpart offered a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations.

The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relationship with Taiwan — and suggested that Trump and Xi's highly anticipated meetings are likely to be longer on pageantry and symbolism than major breakthroughs.

In remarks before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People moved behind closed doors, Trump was full of platitudes, saying of Xi, "You're a great leader. Sometimes people don't like me saying it, but I say it anyway, because it's true."

"It's an honor to be with you. It's an honor to be your friend," Trump said before promising that "the relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before."

Xi was darker, expressing hope that the U.S. and China can avoid conflict while saying that history, and the world were asking "whether the two countries can transcend the 'Thucydides Trap' and forge a new model for relations between major powers."

China's leader used a term popular in foreign policy studies, referring to the idea that when a rising power threatens to displace an established power, the result is often war.

"Cooperation benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both," Xi said. "The two countries should be partners rather than rivals, achieve success together and pursue common prosperity, and chart a correct path for major-country relations in the new era."

Xi has mentioned "Thucydides Trap" before with regards to U.S.-China relations, dating back to as early as 2014. China's leader included it in his messages to Trump's predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, in 2022 and 2024. Still, his evoking the term as Trump began his visit with optimism was noteworthy.

The remarks from each followed a sweeping greeting for Trump outside the Great Hall of the People, an imposing building on Tiananmen Square that houses China's legislature. Cannons boomed a welcome salute and a band played "The Star-Spangled Banner" and China's national anthem.

The hall featured giant, red-carpeted steps and huge expanses of marble, where soldiers hung large American and Chinese flags. School children in bright colors offered a welcome routine, jumping as the girls waved flowers and the boys hoisted American and Chinese flags while the two leaders walked past them.

Bangchak Corporation unveiled its first quarter 2025 performance, posting net profit (excluding special items) of 953 million baht, with the refining business achieving EBITDA of 10,245 million baht—more than double year-over-year. CEO Chaiwat Kovavisa reported that the group generated 142,528 million baht in revenue and service income, a 6% increase from the prior year period, while EBITDA climbed 40% to 17,795 million baht.

The company recorded normal operating profit of 953 million baht excluding special items. Including special items recognized in the quarter, parent company profit reached 6,144 million baht, more than doubling compared to the same period last year, translating to earnings per share of 4.17 baht. Bangchak successfully managed operations and its supply chain amid volatile global energy markets shaped by supply tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, achieving average production of 279,800 barrels per day with total petroleum sales of 3,700 million liters, a record high.

However, uncertainties surrounding Middle East tensions, rising energy costs, and global crude price volatility remain concerns the company is closely monitoring to adjust business plans accordingly. Since March 2025, Bangchak has maintained its commitment to ensuring the country's energy supply and delivery, sourcing quality crude from multiple global regions. In the first quarter, the company experienced limited direct impact from Middle East conflict due to its diversified crude supply strategy.

Nevertheless, supply route uncertainties through the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East tensions have driven up crude costs, crude premiums, shipping, and insurance expenses, reflecting war risk premiums that the company will recognize progressively from the second quarter onward. Bangchak is maximizing efforts to source additional crude from new sources to maintain refining rates and meet domestic energy demand, having already secured supplies through July 2025 while closely monitoring the energy situation and adjusting operations accordingly to manage costs and business continuity.

The company has complied with relevant regulations and cooperated with authorities on consumer assistance measures, including launching B20 diesel as an alternative for transport, fishing, and industrial sectors. It also continues the "Fry to Fly—2 liters exchanged for 1 liter" program under the concept of "cooking oil for vehicle fuel exchange" to help ease consumers' cost-of-living burden.

Additionally, a 700,000-barrel crude tanker safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and reached Bangchak's Sri Racha refinery as planned. The company is also supporting the sourcing of feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, which has commenced with initial product delivery scheduled for May 2025. The group continues to recognize recurring synergies and benefits from operational efficiency improvements at two refineries, totaling approximately 2,800 million baht, compared to 1,800 million baht in 2024.

Lao Lottery Today: May 14, 2569 Drawing Results - Latest Lao Lottery Winning Numbers

Official results for the Lao state lottery, also known as Pattana lottery, administered by the Lao Development Lottery Company under the oversight of the Ministry of Finance, for the drawing held on May 14, 2569:

6-digit prize: XXXXXX 5-digit prize: XXXXX Last 4 digits: XXXX Last 3 digits: XXX Last 2 digits: XX

Lao Lottery Prize Payout Rates and Calculation Methods

Lottery players can calculate their winnings based on their purchase amount in Kip:

4 digits: 6,000x payout (for example, 1,000 Kip purchase wins 6,000,000 Kip) 3 digits: 500x payout (for example, 1,000 Kip purchase wins 500,000 Kip) 2 digits: 60x payout (for example, 1,000 Kip purchase wins 60,000 Kip)

Understanding the Lao Lottery (Pattana Lottery): What Is It? What Time Is the Drawing?

The Lao lottery, officially called Pattana lottery, is operated by the state-owned Lao Development Lottery Company under the supervision of the Lao Ministry of Finance. It is the legally recognized government lottery of Laos.

Lao Lottery Schedule and Broadcast Channels

Drawing days: Monday through Friday; the 5/45 Pattana lottery draws on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: Live broadcast begins at 8:00 PM Indochina Time Broadcast channels: Lao National Radio and Lao National Television Channel 1 (LNTV)

How to Check Lao Lottery: 6-digit, Last 4-digit, Dream Interpretation Numbers, and Animal Names

The Lao lottery system begins with a single 6-digit drawing but can be divided into multiple prize categories depending on regional preferences. The most common format focuses on the last 4 digits. Additional lottery games include dream interpretation numbers (4/40) and animal name numbers, which are unique features of gambling in Laos.

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An American passenger shared a bewildering experience after using a driverless taxi service for the first time, only to have the vehicle drive away from the airport with his luggage still in the trunk. The unexpected incident occurred at San Jose Mineta International Airport in California when the passenger encountered problems with Waymo's autonomous vehicle service. The passenger, D. Jin from Sunnyvale, was trying a robot taxi for the first time in late April to travel to the airport. The trip went smoothly with no issues until the vehicle reached its final destination at the airport. The problem arose when Jin attempted to remove his luggage from the trunk by pressing the trunk release button, but the door did not function as expected. At that exact moment, the Waymo self-driving vehicle began moving away from the parking spot, inadvertently taking his suitcase with it. Jin immediately contacted Waymo's customer service to request that the vehicle be stopped or the situation be resolved, but was informed that the car had already traveled to a parking facility and could not be recalled. He then had to continue his trip to San Diego for work without a change of clothes or important documents, causing considerable inconvenience. Waymo later reported that his luggage was found safely at a service center in San Francisco and offered options for him to retrieve it himself or use a free ride, but the company subsequently agreed to return the bag at no cost following additional coordination with the media. Waymo stated that according to company policy, it does not accept responsibility for items left in vehicles and does not provide compensation for damages. However, the system is designed to automatically open the trunk when passengers exit the vehicle, though Jin confirmed that this feature did not function on this occasion. Similar incidents have occurred before, with reports that a tennis coach in San Francisco experienced his equipment being taken away by a Waymo vehicle in the past year, reflecting the challenges of customer service systems in the era of autonomous vehicles that still need further development to handle unexpected situations comprehensively. San Jose Mineta Airport became the first airport in California to officially offer Waymo's driverless vehicle service starting in November 2025.