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Two teenage girls ‘raped on British beach’ as man in his 30s is arrested and police launch hunt for second suspect
Read more: Two teenage girls ‘raped on British beach’ as man in his 30s is arrested and police launch hunt for second suspectNorfolk Police were called to South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, on May 16 following reports that two girls had been raped.
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Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural Devon
Read more: Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural DevonA former police officer was jailed today for setting up a county lines drug supply network from his old force area to a quiet Devon town.
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Gang of Romanian cable thieves jailed after being caught red-handed dressed in hi-vis jackets to pose as legitimate workmen
Read more: Gang of Romanian cable thieves jailed after being caught red-handed dressed in hi-vis jackets to pose as legitimate workmenDramatic footage shows the moment the brazen trio were rumbled after turning up in a white van and setting up plastic safety barriers before setting about plundering valuable copper wiring.
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Ford CEO discusses auto industry affordability amid rising gas prices and economic uncertainty
Read more: Ford CEO discusses auto industry affordability amid rising gas prices and economic uncertaintyThe average cost of a new car is about 30% more expensive than 2019, data shows. Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke with “CBS Saturday Morning” about how the car company is tackling affordability amid economic uncertainty and rising gas prices.
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Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailout
Read more: Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailoutSpirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it would immediately cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute government bailout.
Asia
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Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs Ministry
Read more: Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs MinistryIndonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan.
Thailand
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Conservation crusader ‘Psi’ alleges family abuse
Read more: Conservation crusader ‘Psi’ alleges family abuseThe high-profile conservation activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott has sent shockwaves across social media after he released a tearful video revealing long-hidden trauma and ongoing family conflict.
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Sansiri upbeat on low-rise
Read more: Sansiri upbeat on low-riseSET-listed developer Sansiri remains bullish on low-rise projects scheduled for launch in the second quarter, supported by easing interest rates and manageable expenses as the company expects housing prices to increase in the third quarter.
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Drugs link to rising youth mental illness
Read more: Drugs link to rising youth mental illnessMethamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.
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Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
Read more: Huge turnout battles rash of wildfiresWildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
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Nike takes a walk on the spicy side
Read more: Nike takes a walk on the spicy sideArguably Thailand’s most celebrated season, Songkran just swept through — ushering in the Thai New Year with its signature water-soaked celebration. Tapping into that spirit, Nike drops a festive take on the Nike SB Dunk Low with the “Songkran” iteration.
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Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs Ministry
Read more: Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs MinistryIndonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan.
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PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Read more: PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rolloutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
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Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public
Read more: Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms publicA senior army official’s remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
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Thais seek help from Oman
Read more: Thais seek help from OmanForeign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.