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How hot will it get in London this bank holiday heatwave?
Read more: How hot will it get in London this bank holiday heatwave?Sunday could be the warmest May day on record, forecasters have said
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Vote for me to get Starmer out! Andy Burnham says by-election is chance to ‘change Labour’… but then vows to stick to manifesto as he flip-flops on trans rights, tax and Brexit
Read more: Vote for me to get Starmer out! Andy Burnham says by-election is chance to ‘change Labour’… but then vows to stick to manifesto as he flip-flops on trans rights, tax and BrexitAndy Burnham said the vote is an opportunity to ‘change Labour’ as as his high-stakes battle for the Makerfield constituency ramps up.
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Trump signs off on ousting FDA head Makary over handling of abortion pill, drug approvals and vaccines
Read more: Trump signs off on ousting FDA head Makary over handling of abortion pill, drug approvals and vaccinesMakary has clashed with other administration officials and with anti-abortion groups who have wanted him to effectively ban abortion medication
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Russia’s WWII victory celebrations are muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on Putin
Read more: Russia’s WWII victory celebrations are muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on PutinTensions are high as Russia prepares to celebrate its most important secular holiday
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UK local elections results: Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan RESIGNS after losing seat as Labour crisis deepens in Wales – live updates
Read more: UK local elections results: Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan RESIGNS after losing seat as Labour crisis deepens in Wales – live updatesLIVE UPDATES: Follow the results and reaction from the UK local elections across England, Scotland and Wales in the biggest test of public opinion since Labour’s landslide win in the 2024 general election.
Asia
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China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour market
Read more: China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour marketWith a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce this year amid slowing growth and AI disruption, youth employment took centre stage at a Two Sessions press conference.
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Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrests
Read more: Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrestsArrested in February across several states, the youths were part of messaging groups that discussed plans to target police stations, government installations and places of worship in Malaysia, said the police chief in revealing the arrests on Friday (Mar 6).
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns
Read more: Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concernsThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
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China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts
Read more: China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent bustsThe embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
Thailand
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Solar rooftop panels to be inspected due to fire hazard risk
Read more: Solar rooftop panels to be inspected due to fire hazard riskThe government has ordered the Office of the Consumer Protection Board to urgently investigate unsafe solar rooftop installations linked to fire risks and consumer losses exceeding 500,000 baht, following complaints about substandard equipment and improper electrical work.
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Loan decree ‘must pass’
Read more: Loan decree ‘must pass’Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas insisted the 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree must go ahead, saying the government must act swiftly to address a deepening cost-of-living crisis despite parliamentary delays caused by legal challenges.
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Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Read more: Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrestsTwo gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.
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Hacker steals personal data of 350,000 engineers
Read more: Hacker steals personal data of 350,000 engineersThe Council of Engineers Thailand has warned about 350,000 members their personal data was stolen when its database was hacked recently, and could be misused.
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Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businesses
Read more: Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businessesThe government is ramping up its war on foreign nominee business holdings and money laundering, tightening laws, expanding investigations and strengthening data sharing among state agencies.
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China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour market
Read more: China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour marketWith a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce this year amid slowing growth and AI disruption, youth employment took centre stage at a Two Sessions press conference.
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Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrests
Read more: Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrestsArrested in February across several states, the youths were part of messaging groups that discussed plans to target police stations, government installations and places of worship in Malaysia, said the police chief in revealing the arrests on Friday (Mar 6).
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What have we learned about education?
Read more: What have we learned about education?The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has had a rare moment in the headlines lately under the leadership of former prime ministerial hopeful Yodchanan Wongsawat. He has outlined several major plans not only for schooling in Thailand, but also for the development of its workforce to meet global demands.
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What the Gulf conflict means for airlines
Read more: What the Gulf conflict means for airlinesThe US-Iran conflict, which erupted two months ago, has triggered an oil price shock, sharp rises in the cost of living and widespread flight cancellations worldwide.
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NBTC rejects internet TV alert system
Read more: NBTC rejects internet TV alert systemThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has dismissed a proposal to deploy an emergency alert system via internet-based TV set-top boxes, citing concerns over unequal coverage and potential discrimination in funding allocation.