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Three sisters who died in sea off Brighton beach are named for first time: Father pays emotional tribute to his daughters as police continue probe into their deaths
Read more: Three sisters who died in sea off Brighton beach are named for first time: Father pays emotional tribute to his daughters as police continue probe into their deathsThe tragic discovery was made by rescuers early last Wednesday morning following reports of someone in the water at 5.45am.
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Party time! Charles and Camilla round off their visit to Northern Ireland with a garden party at Hillsborough Castle
Read more: Party time! Charles and Camilla round off their visit to Northern Ireland with a garden party at Hillsborough CastleTheir Majesties gathered at the historic venue to meet guests from the nation’s voluntary and charitable sectors who have had lasting impacts on their community.
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Pictured: Man ‘who killed himself and murdered his ex-partner with grenade’ in a Bristol house explosion that left three others injured
Read more: Pictured: Man ‘who killed himself and murdered his ex-partner with grenade’ in a Bristol house explosion that left three others injuredRyan Kelly, 41, turned up at Joanne Shaw’s home and detonated the device on his ex-partner’s doorstep, according to a neighbour.
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Disgustingly petty reason Palisades Fire suspect, 30, allegedly started blaze that decimated ritzy California enclave
Read more: Disgustingly petty reason Palisades Fire suspect, 30, allegedly started blaze that decimated ritzy California enclaveJonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is awaiting trial for his involvement in causing the Palisades Fire – a deadly blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 buildings in the Los Angeles neighborhood.
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UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
Read more: UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatmentsThe largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Asia
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Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
Read more: Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombingsThe former head of intelligence allegedly allowed the attacks to happen with the intention of influencing the 2019 presidential election.
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Anwar aide dismisses minister’s call for royal inquiry into Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Read more: Anwar aide dismisses minister’s call for royal inquiry into Malaysia’s anti-graft agencyThe call for a royal inquiry must not be based on hearsay, says Kamil Munim, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary in the Finance Ministry.
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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner release
Read more: Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner releaseThe Southeast Asian neighbours agreed on a ceasefire that took effect at noon on Saturday, halting 20 days of fighting that killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides.
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Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Read more: Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 dronesCambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said the two sides had discussed the incident and agreed to investigate and “resolve it immediately”.
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Indonesian rescuers find a body while searching for Valencia coach and 3 children
Read more: Indonesian rescuers find a body while searching for Valencia coach and 3 childrenThe body of the female victim was found floating near the northern waters of Serai island, about 1km from the site of the sinking.
Thailand
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Loan decree faces pushback
Read more: Loan decree faces pushbackThe future of the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree remains uncertain after opposition parties on Monday submitted a petition asking the House Speaker to forward the matter to the Constitutional Court for a ruling.
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Communities mourn death of famed tusker ‘Plai Thong Bai’
Read more: Communities mourn death of famed tusker ‘Plai Thong Bai’Thailand is mourning the peaceful passing of “Plai Thong Bai”, a celebrated male elephant famed for having the longest tusks in the country, prompting an outpouring of grief among mahouts and local communities in the Northeast.
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War set to boost condo demand in major markets
Read more: War set to boost condo demand in major marketsCondominiums and rental homes in key destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui and Chiang Mai, are likely to benefit from migration from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
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Construction costs rise on tensions
Read more: Construction costs rise on tensionsMiddle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
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Families turn to insurance for inheritance planning
Read more: Families turn to insurance for inheritance planningLife insurance is emerging as a powerful solution for wealth transfer, enabling families to distribute inheritances fairly among heirs while preserving asset value and minimising tax burdens, according to Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).
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Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
Read more: Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombingsThe former head of intelligence allegedly allowed the attacks to happen with the intention of influencing the 2019 presidential election.
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Anwar aide dismisses minister’s call for royal inquiry into Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Read more: Anwar aide dismisses minister’s call for royal inquiry into Malaysia’s anti-graft agencyThe call for a royal inquiry must not be based on hearsay, says Kamil Munim, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary in the Finance Ministry.
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Senior monk reprimanded for ‘improper’ Songkran fun
Read more: Senior monk reprimanded for ‘improper’ Songkran funKHON KAEN – The assistant abbot of a temple in Muang district has been given a written reprimand after images circulated online showing him joining in Songkran festivities, splashing water and applying powder to a man’s face.
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Chadchart eyes another term in office
Read more: Chadchart eyes another term in officeBangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to announce his bid for re-election as an independent before his term ends next month.
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OR launches self-service fuel pilot
Read more: OR launches self-service fuel pilotPTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Group, is conducting a market test of its self-service fuel system as part of preparations for potential labour shortages and rising minimum wages.