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Trump’s AG Todd Blanche says he can’t give ‘definitive answer’ as to whether 2020 election was stolen
Read more: Trump’s AG Todd Blanche says he can’t give ‘definitive answer’ as to whether 2020 election was stolenTop officials across the administration continue to press repeatedly debunked claim that the 2020 election was stolen
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Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimes
Read more: Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimesReforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing more accountability on carers
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Furious backlash forces Green leader Polanski to apologise for sharing criticism of Golders Green police… but he still insists there should be ‘reflection’
Read more: Furious backlash forces Green leader Polanski to apologise for sharing criticism of Golders Green police… but he still insists there should be ‘reflection’Mr Polanski has been under pressure for more than 24 hours for sharing a social media post accusing officers of heavy-handedness during the incident on Wednesday.
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Banned BMW driver who killed his girlfriend in 136mph police chase crash while 14 times drug-drive limit is jailed for more than 12 years
Read more: Banned BMW driver who killed his girlfriend in 136mph police chase crash while 14 times drug-drive limit is jailed for more than 12 yearsKane Farragher had taken a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and ketamine when he got behind the wheel of a high-powered BMW which was flagged as a ‘vehicle of interest’ by police.
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2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, person of interest in custody
Read more: 2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, person of interest in custodyKentucky State Police said a man went to a U.S. Bank in Brea, Kentucky, and shot and killed a man and a woman, both employees at the bank.
Asia
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Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year break
Read more: Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year breakMore Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during this year’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday starting on Feb 15, one day longer than usual, as they usher in the Year of the Horse.
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How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to a war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizens
Read more: How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to a war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizensThere’s currently a huge online battle between Southeast Asian users and South Korean netizens, with racial comments coming from both camps. And it all started from a K-pop concert in Malaysia.
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Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogs
Read more: Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogsThe man, surnamed Zhang, had scattered toxic substances in a residential compound in Beijing.
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Japan’s tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushion
Read more: Japan’s tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushionAcross Japan, travel agencies specialising in the Chinese market have reported cancellations of group tours.
Thailand
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Over 100,000 sign petition opposing Land Bridge project
Read more: Over 100,000 sign petition opposing Land Bridge projectAn online petition launched by environmental group EnLAW has gathered over 100,000 signatures in three days, signalling widespread opposition to the government’s proposed Land Bridge megaproject.
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Online vendors object to fee hikes
Read more: Online vendors object to fee hikesOnline merchants are calling for tighter regulation of major e-commerce platforms after their repeated fee hikes.
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Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Read more: Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in BangkokAlthough the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Read more: Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govtThailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
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Stock reforms mirror regional realignment
Read more: Stock reforms mirror regional realignmentIn an era where global capital is increasingly concentrated in high-growth themes such as artificial intelligence and technology, traditional sector stocks have steadily fallen out of favour.
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Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year break
Read more: Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year breakMore Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during this year’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday starting on Feb 15, one day longer than usual, as they usher in the Year of the Horse.
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How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to a war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizens
Read more: How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to a war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizensThere’s currently a huge online battle between Southeast Asian users and South Korean netizens, with racial comments coming from both camps. And it all started from a K-pop concert in Malaysia.
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Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
Read more: Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.
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Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
Read more: Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delayA cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.
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154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
Read more: 154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel daysA total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.