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Robert Jenrick vows to cut taxes for millions… and says he’ll quit if pledge isn’t met in the first 100 days
Read more: Robert Jenrick vows to cut taxes for millions… and says he’ll quit if pledge isn’t met in the first 100 daysRobert Jenrick (pictured), who is expected to become Chancellor if Nigel Farage wins the next general election, said that he would raise the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
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Trains cancelled as grass fire near Paddington blocks lines to Heathrow
Read more: Trains cancelled as grass fire near Paddington blocks lines to HeathrowNational Rail said the fire had caused an electricity supply failure
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Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Read more: Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in HawaiiHawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
Read more: Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old sonThe Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
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Wildfires across Europe detonate forgotten World War bombs
Read more: Wildfires across Europe detonate forgotten World War bombsThe scorched landscapes have exposed a potentially lethal threat lurking underground
Asia
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‘Panda bond’ continues as China sends giant pandas to US zoo
Read more: ‘Panda bond’ continues as China sends giant pandas to US zooTwo giant pandas from China are headed to Atlanta on a new 10-year conservation deal.
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Malaysians advised to halt non-essential travel to Middle East: Foreign ministry
Read more: Malaysians advised to halt non-essential travel to Middle East: Foreign ministryThe ministry also urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions.
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Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father
Read more: Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her fatherKwok’s 69-year-old father, Kwok Yin-sang, was sentenced to jail for eight months for attempting to withdraw roughly US$11,000 from her insurance policy.
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US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to defend itself’ after strikes on Afghanistan
Read more: US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to defend itself’ after strikes on AfghanistanThe United States “expressed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks”, a US official said.
Thailand
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Climate change becomes a scorching reality for Europe
Read more: Climate change becomes a scorching reality for EuropePARIS – For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces. But in 2026, the brutal reality of climate change forced its way into daily life.
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Palestine flag in Phuket shop angers Israelis
Read more: Palestine flag in Phuket shop angers IsraelisPHUKET – An argument between a mobile phone shop owner and two Israeli tourists over a “Free Palestine” flag has drawn attention after video of the exchange was posted on social media.
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Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies end
Read more: Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies endThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the expiration of the government’s electric vehicle (EV) incentive programme in 2027 could leave Thailand vulnerable to a surge of Chinese EV imports and weaken local automotive supply chains.
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AI ambitions face race against time
Read more: AI ambitions face race against timeThailand’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is heading in the right direction, but the country might run out of time before it can turn policies into real economic power, say digital industry leaders.
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Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits, asset release
Read more: Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits, asset releaseDUBAI – A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the…
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‘Panda bond’ continues as China sends giant pandas to US zoo
Read more: ‘Panda bond’ continues as China sends giant pandas to US zooTwo giant pandas from China are headed to Atlanta on a new 10-year conservation deal.
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Mourners line procession route to pay tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Read more: Mourners line procession route to pay tribute to Princess BajrakitiyabhaLarge crowds of mourners line both sides of the procession route in Bangkok to pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati as her body was brought from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Saturday. The royal funeral procession began at 3.30pm, with arrangements in accordance with royal ceremonial…
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Clip fuels Senate poll doubts
Read more: Clip fuels Senate poll doubtsPeople’s Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has released what he described as video evidence related to the investigation into alleged collusion in last year’s Senate election. He urged the Election Commission (EC) to clarify its actions and allow the courts to determine the outcome of the case.
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‘Agong’ claims yet to make a dent
Read more: ‘Agong’ claims yet to make a dentFormer Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term, but the closing weeks of the campaign have become increasingly dominated by questions over transparency and accountability.