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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Read more: Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company saysIndependent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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What to know about today’s primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Read more: What to know about today’s primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and moreVoters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
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UK to enter talks on joining European Union’s £78bn loan for Ukraine
Read more: UK to enter talks on joining European Union’s £78bn loan for UkraineSir Keir called for the UK and EU to ‘go further and faster on defence’
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Knifeman stabs woman to death in ‘random street attack’ in front of terrified bystanders in Barcelona
Read more: Knifeman stabs woman to death in ‘random street attack’ in front of terrified bystanders in BarcelonaA photo of the alleged attacker brandishing the weapon he used on his victim emerged overnight as police confirmed they had made an arrest.
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Kendall Jenner, Nicole Kidman and glam Lindsey Vonn on crutches lead A-listers at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ pre-Met Gala party amid backlash over billionaire couple’s involvement in fashion’s biggest night
Read more: Kendall Jenner, Nicole Kidman and glam Lindsey Vonn on crutches lead A-listers at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ pre-Met Gala party amid backlash over billionaire couple’s involvement in fashion’s biggest nightKendall Jenner put on a stylish display as she led A-listers at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ starry pre-Met Gala party in NYC on Saturday.
Asia
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Read more: South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial lawIn a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry for the “frustration and hardship” brought upon the people by his martial law decree, he stood behind the “sincerity and purpose” behind his actions.
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Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: Reports
Read more: Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: ReportsThai police said Quentin Griffiths had been involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress.
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Taipei knife attack: Suspect began planning assault as early as April 2024, police say
Read more: Taipei knife attack: Suspect began planning assault as early as April 2024, police sayPolice say Chang Wen, 27, purchased items with possible offensive or defensive uses, including tactical gloves, a gas mask, a protective shield and industrial alcohol.
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Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidays
Read more: Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidaysIt comes as authorities ramped up security measures for major holiday events, including the Taipei Marathon and year-end festive celebrations.
Thailand
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No casino agenda in South: BJT
Read more: No casino agenda in South: BJTThe Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party’s proposed Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill would not lead to casinos in the region, says chief government whip Korrawee Prissananantakul.
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New Land Bridge hits speed bump
Read more: New Land Bridge hits speed bumpResearchers from Chulalongkorn University’s Transportation Institute have raised concerns over the government’s proposed Land Bridge project, saying it may struggle to compete with regional shipping routes and could fail to generate the expected economic returns without extensive industrial development.
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Heightened vigilance over ‘soil fever’ as 23 reported dead
Read more: Heightened vigilance over ‘soil fever’ as 23 reported deadPeople are being warned to be vigilant against melioidosis, also known as soil fever, after 23 deaths out of 732 patients nationwide were recorded between January and mid-April.
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade
Read more: Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockadeTEHRAN – Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
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Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipment
Read more: Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipmentMore than 2 tonnes of rotting meat and seafood have washed ashore in Trat, spreading a foul stench over 10 kilometres, affecting several coastal communities.
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Read more: South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial lawIn a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry for the “frustration and hardship” brought upon the people by his martial law decree, he stood behind the “sincerity and purpose” behind his actions.
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Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: Reports
Read more: Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: ReportsThai police said Quentin Griffiths had been involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress.
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Cancelled flights dent outbound market
Read more: Cancelled flights dent outbound marketFlight cancellations could result in a 15-20% year-on-year decrease in overall outbound trips during the low season, and a 10% decline for the full year.
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Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Read more: Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deathsThe seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
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Car trade-in scheme to launch this year with 20,000 quota
Read more: Car trade-in scheme to launch this year with 20,000 quotaThe government is set to roll out a car trade-in scheme later this year to encourage motorists to switch to electric and hybrid vehicles, with an initial quota of up to 20,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis, a Finance Ministry source said on Friday.