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At least two killed and multiple injured, including two cops, after gunman opens fire at Minneapolis apartment building
Read more: At least two killed and multiple injured, including two cops, after gunman opens fire at Minneapolis apartment buildingThe Minneapolis Police Department shared on social media that its officers were responding to a shooting near 15 East Grant Street that involved multiple victims, including two police officers.
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Plane carrying Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure
Read more: Plane carrying Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure“The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism,” Mullin said on X.
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Masked schoolboys are caught raiding honesty box cake shed… before being sent back red-faced with £20 in hand
Read more: Masked schoolboys are caught raiding honesty box cake shed… before being sent back red-faced with £20 in handThree masked schoolboy ‘gangsters’ were spotted entering The Capel Cake Shed in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, on Sunday afternoon, and taking 11 items worth £27.50.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open with all mines removed after declaring it ‘new US territory’
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open with all mines removed after declaring it ‘new US territory’Negotiations between the parties remain deadlocked as the waterway remains largely closed
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Erin Patterson appeal latest: Mushroom killer’s lawyers say ‘catastrophic’ hotel mistake led to mistrial
Read more: Erin Patterson appeal latest: Mushroom killer’s lawyers say ‘catastrophic’ hotel mistake led to mistrialPatterson’s lawyer says jurors were housed alongside police, media and others connected to the high-profile trial
Asia
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‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave days
Read more: ‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave daysDays with temperatures of 40°C and above will now be branded “kokusho-bi”.
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From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in Singapore
Read more: From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in SingaporeSouth Korean alcohol exports to Singapore reached US$6.1 million in 2024, making it the eighth-largest global market for South Korean spirits by value.
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9 Indonesian fashion labels to know now – modern silhouettes, heritage touches and thoughtful craft
Read more: 9 Indonesian fashion labels to know now – modern silhouettes, heritage touches and thoughtful craftIndonesia is shaping up to be Southeast Asia’s next premier fashion stop, and these thriving local brands are proof.
Thailand
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Bangkok finds more houses crowded with ‘pink card’ holders
Read more: Bangkok finds more houses crowded with ‘pink card’ holdersThirteen households across nine districts in Bangkok have been found to have at least 16 migrant residents with pink ID cards registered at each address, prompting authorities to launch case‑by‑case investigations.
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Your weekly horoscope for Aug 21-27
Read more: Your weekly horoscope for Aug 21-27Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’
Read more: Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’An alleged “Agong system” or “Agong regime” within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok’s next gubernatorial election.
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Speaker comes under scrutiny
Read more: Speaker comes under scrutinyThe People’s Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker’s performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.
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Unsanitary meat factory shut down, products sold nationwide
Read more: Unsanitary meat factory shut down, products sold nationwidePATHUM THANI – A meat processing factory that sells about 30 tonnes of branded products nationwide each month was shut down after failing to meet sanitary standards on Tuesday.
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‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave days
Read more: ‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave daysDays with temperatures of 40°C and above will now be branded “kokusho-bi”.
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From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in Singapore
Read more: From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol’s growing popularity in SingaporeSouth Korean alcohol exports to Singapore reached US$6.1 million in 2024, making it the eighth-largest global market for South Korean spirits by value.
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Unlocking western China
Read more: Unlocking western ChinaTwo-way tourism has been a focus in driving Chinese arrivals back to pre-pandemic levels, said the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) during a roadshow in new potential cities in China.
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Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026
Read more: Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026Thailand’s used car market is expected to remain sluggish in 2026, weighed down by competitive pricing in the new car segment, particularly electric vehicles (EVs).
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Association urges PM to expand co-pay scheme
Read more: Association urges PM to expand co-pay schemeThe Thai Restaurant Association plans to submit an open letter to the prime minister, calling for the expansion of the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Help Thais Plus) co-payment scheme to include larger restaurant operators.