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Seven women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour
Read more: Seven women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviourThe former West Ham joint chair resigned his role on Saturday saying he intended to ‘apply my full energy and attention on fighting these false allegations’ that have emerged in a joint investigation by the BBC and The Times
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Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to huge blaze near Canada Water in London
Read more: Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to huge blaze near Canada Water in LondonLocal train services were disrupted as firefighters responded to the blaze in Bermondsey
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‘Rude’ Kim Kardashian blasted over toe-curling encounter with iconic TV reporter at Monaco Grand Prix: ‘Pure arrogance’
Read more: ‘Rude’ Kim Kardashian blasted over toe-curling encounter with iconic TV reporter at Monaco Grand Prix: ‘Pure arrogance’Both Kardashian sisters chose to rudely ignore the reporter, refusing to say a single word to him before they turned to their entourage in a bid to seemingly get him moved away.
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Nature: Cormorants in California
Read more: Nature: Cormorants in CaliforniaWe leave you this Sunday with a colony of cormorants and friends putting on a show near Santa Cruz, California. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
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French villagers say non merci to Hegseth during controversial D-Day visit
Read more: French villagers say non merci to Hegseth during controversial D-Day visitLocals called out Hegseth’s past criticisms of allied countries in Europe
Asia
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Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
Read more: Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: AnalystsExperts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.
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Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Read more: Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with ThailandThe move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process follows Thailand’s cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.
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What Beijing wants from a possible Xi state visit to North Korea
Read more: What Beijing wants from a possible Xi state visit to North KoreaA potential state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang reportedly soon would mark his first overseas trip of the year and reinforce Beijing’s influence as North Korea-Russia ties deepen amid global tensions, analysts say.
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Suzhou’s APEC meeting offers glimpse of how China could handle Taiwan as host. What are its considerations?
Read more: Suzhou’s APEC meeting offers glimpse of how China could handle Taiwan as host. What are its considerations?China kept the Taiwan issue largely out of sight during last week’s APEC meeting in Suzhou, but analysts say the leaders’ summit in Shenzhen this November could prove harder to manage.
Thailand
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Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns, says Amnesty
Read more: Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns, says AmnestyPHNOM PENH — Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday. Of 86 sites identified as scam centres, the government had intervened at only 24 locations, the UK-based human rights group said in the 176-page report.
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Brit in doctor’s death case also faces nominee business charges
Read more: Brit in doctor’s death case also faces nominee business chargesThe British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
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Arsenic, lead taint Saraburi: PCD
Read more: Arsenic, lead taint Saraburi: PCDArsenic and lead levels exceeding surface-water standards were detected at three monitoring locations in Saraburi’s canal network, said the Pollution Control Department (PCD).
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Plain of Jars mystery solved
Read more: Plain of Jars mystery solvedFor nearly a century, thousands of massive stone urns scattered across north-central Laos have stood as one of archaeology’s most baffling enigmas. Local folklore said ancient giants had carved the hollowed-out megaliths to brew celebratory rice wine.
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Search ends for last two men lost in Laos cave
Read more: Search ends for last two men lost in Laos caveRescuers called off their search on Saturday for two men trapped in a semi-submerged cave in Laos for more than two weeks, as the site became unstable and survival hopes faded.
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Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
Read more: Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: AnalystsExperts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.
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Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Read more: Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with ThailandThe move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process follows Thailand’s cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.
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Land Bridge project hits new snag
Read more: Land Bridge project hits new snagThailand’s flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.
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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights
Read more: THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flightsThai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.
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One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice
Read more: One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choiceAlmost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.