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Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK
Read more: Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UKKenneth Law is expected to appear in court in Canada on Friday
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This private, 243-acre Greek island is on sale for half the price of a London flat – but there’s a costly catch
Read more: This private, 243-acre Greek island is on sale for half the price of a London flat – but there’s a costly catchOriginally listed for sale in 2022 at €8 million, Makri has had its asking price dramatically reduced – and it now costs less than most city flats.
Asia
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Why tensions are flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Read more: Why tensions are flaring again between Afghanistan and PakistanPakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan’s major cities, escalating months of border clashes.
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Uncertainty clouds India-US trade deal after Trump imposes new 10% tariff
Read more: Uncertainty clouds India-US trade deal after Trump imposes new 10% tariffThe new temporary rate, imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down the president’s signature tariff policy, is lower than the 18 per cent tariff under the India-US deal.
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‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
Read more: ‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar pollsEven those still in the country were not particularly eager to take part in the vote, which international rights campaigners have dismissed as a sham.
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‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Read more: ‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball warsMost noise complaints on the capital’s iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media.
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Spanish family missing after tourist boat sinks near Labuan Bajo in Indonesia
Read more: Spanish family missing after tourist boat sinks near Labuan Bajo in IndonesiaPadar and Komodo islands in Komodo National Park have been temporarily closed to visitors due to potential extreme weather, says the Labuan Bajo port authority.
Thailand
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Train, bus drivers, level crossing official charged over deadly collision
Read more: Train, bus drivers, level crossing official charged over deadly collisionPolice on Monday filed charges of recklessness causing death, severe injury and physical danger against two state railway workers and a passenger bus driver over the deadly level crossing collision in Bangkok on Saturday.
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Tourism wrestles with war’s impact
Read more: Tourism wrestles with war’s impactOn Feb 28, when the US-Israeli war with Iran began, Thailand’s tourism industry was looking forward to reaping the benefits of the final month of the high season.
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Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters households
Read more: Thailand wilts as ‘financial summer’ batters householdsAs temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year’s hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
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Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Read more: Rising oil, power costs weigh on steelThailand’s steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore — the key raw material for steelmaking — push production expenses to new heights.
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Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Read more: Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrestsTwo gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.
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Why tensions are flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Read more: Why tensions are flaring again between Afghanistan and PakistanPakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan’s major cities, escalating months of border clashes.
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Uncertainty clouds India-US trade deal after Trump imposes new 10% tariff
Read more: Uncertainty clouds India-US trade deal after Trump imposes new 10% tariffThe new temporary rate, imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down the president’s signature tariff policy, is lower than the 18 per cent tariff under the India-US deal.
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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.