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MILLIONS of families could face soaring bills as Andy Burnham vows to overhaul council tax in Labour lurch to Left
Read more: MILLIONS of families could face soaring bills as Andy Burnham vows to overhaul council tax in Labour lurch to LeftAndy Burnham condemned ‘regressive’ council tax as he formally launched his by-election campaign.
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Pentagon releases more UFO files: “Speechless after these observations”
Read more: Pentagon releases more UFO files: “Speechless after these observations”The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
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Labour loses control of Birmingham with Reform and pro-Gaza independents poised to shatter party’s dominance of crisis-hit City Council
Read more: Labour loses control of Birmingham with Reform and pro-Gaza independents poised to shatter party’s dominance of crisis-hit City CouncilLabour has lost Birmingham City Council after 14 calamitous years in charge of the city council, with voters leaving the UK’s second city with no overall control.
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Read more: Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecastsHiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: “It’s time the American people see”
Read more: Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: “It’s time the American people see”Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents “have long fueled justified speculation — and it’s time the American people see it for themselves.”
Asia
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Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN’s top court
Read more: Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN’s top courtThe hearings at the International Court of Justice will mark the first time that Rohingya victims of the alleged atrocities will be heard by an international court.
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4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand’s Deep South
Read more: 4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand’s Deep SouthSeveral bombs exploded within a 40-minute period, igniting 11 petrol stations across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala provinces.
Thailand
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THAI to add Europe flights despite jet fuel concerns
Read more: THAI to add Europe flights despite jet fuel concernsFlag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to add European flights, yet still maintain proactive fuel cost and route network management amid short-term concerns about spillover impacts from the war in the Middle East and geopolitical tensions.
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Rainy season to begin officially on Friday
Read more: Rainy season to begin officially on FridayThailand will officially enter the rainy season on Friday, May 15, but with less rain than usual in the forecast, the Meteorological Department announced on Thursday.
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Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Read more: Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviewsBangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
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Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energy
Read more: Lights on ‘low-risk’ rural roads to be dimmed to save energyThe Department of Rural Roads has announced measures to cut electricity use on low-risk roads across Thailand to help reduce the government’s energy costs.
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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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China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectors
Read more: China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectorsThailand and China have agreed to expand high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, as both sides moved to elevate their longstanding partnership during talks in Bangkok.
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Birth registration fraud ring busted in Korat
Read more: Birth registration fraud ring busted in KoratNAKHON RATCHASIMA – A municipal mayor has uncovered a birth registration fraud scheme in which at least 27 “grey Chinese” were falsely registered as being born in Thailand, allegedly in exchange for bribes paid to a local official.
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People’s Party vows to mount strong defence
Read more: People’s Party vows to mount strong defenceTen People’s Party (PP) MPs vowed on Friday to fight a Supreme Court case to the fullest extent over allegations tied to a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.