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Warning climate change could threaten Britain’s beloved cup of tea
Read more: Warning climate change could threaten Britain’s beloved cup of teaDisruptions to harvests caused by the changing climate are likely to cause price spikes
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Sadiq Khan accuses Trump of having ‘absurd obsession’ with him as he reignites war of words
Read more: Sadiq Khan accuses Trump of having ‘absurd obsession’ with him as he reignites war of wordsSadiq Khan has hit out at Donald Trump, claiming the US president is ‘obssessed with me’
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Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under government plans
Read more: Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under government plansOn Monday evening, peers voted through a Conservative amendment to the Bill on mobile phones
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Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for difficult day as Olly Robbins to hit back over vetting scandal
Read more: Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for difficult day as Olly Robbins to hit back over vetting scandalSir Olly Robbins, who was sacked as head of the Foreign Office last week, will reportedly ‘not hold back’ in his defence when he gives evidence on Tuesday over Mandelson’s appointment
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I was on A Place In The Sun and one moment left me so furious I nearly stormed off set – I would NEVER do it again
Read more: I was on A Place In The Sun and one moment left me so furious I nearly stormed off set – I would NEVER do it againA woman who appeared on Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun has revealed how she was left so furious at one moment during the show, she almost stormed out.
Asia
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Why Thailand’s deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny
Read more: Why Thailand’s deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutinyPublic outrage has centered on Italian-Thai Development, the contractor responsible for both sites where the past week’s accidents occurred.
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As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?
Read more: As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?A landmark United Nations treaty governing the high seas has entered into force on Saturday (Jan 17), reshaping how international waters are protected and managed. For Southeast Asia, the new pact brings new opportunities and challenges.
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Malaysian coach operator Aeroline to suspend operations for a month, including from Singapore
Read more: Malaysian coach operator Aeroline to suspend operations for a month, including from SingaporeThe suspension will affect trips from Nov 6 to Dec 5.
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Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floods
Read more: Vietnam’s ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floodsThe deluge swamped Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets and centuries-old wooden houses, with residents saying they had never experienced flooding of this scale before.
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Thai ex-PM Thaksin’s party elects new leader after daughter’s exit
Read more: Thai ex-PM Thaksin’s party elects new leader after daughter’s exitPheu Thai members elected Julapun Amornvivat, a former deputy finance minister.
Thailand
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Singapore eyes bridge potential
Read more: Singapore eyes bridge potentialSingapore is interested in Thailand’s Land Bridge project as a potential economic opportunity, though discussions remain at an early stage, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
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Pushing against alcohol sales in public parks
Read more: Pushing against alcohol sales in public parksCivil society groups and local activists in northern Thailand have raised strong concerns over plans to allow alcohol sales in public parks.
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Food exports poised to drop by over 7%
Read more: Food exports poised to drop by over 7%Food exports are projected to decline by 7.3% year-on-year to 1.4 trillion baht this year, possibly hitting their lowest level in five years due to Middle East conflicts, say industry groups.
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Ekniti outlines new policy approach
Read more: Ekniti outlines new policy approachAny attempt to keep energy prices artificially low, in defiance of market mechanisms, could trigger a double whammy within the country, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case
Read more: People’s Party preparing defence in ethics caseThe People’s Party has outlined a three-part defence strategy as it prepares for a possible Supreme Court hearing in the high-profile ethics case involving 44 former MPs of its predecessor, the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).
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Why Thailand’s deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny
Read more: Why Thailand’s deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutinyPublic outrage has centered on Italian-Thai Development, the contractor responsible for both sites where the past week’s accidents occurred.
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As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?
Read more: As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?A landmark United Nations treaty governing the high seas has entered into force on Saturday (Jan 17), reshaping how international waters are protected and managed. For Southeast Asia, the new pact brings new opportunities and challenges.
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Pundits fret over oil prices as war widens
Read more: Pundits fret over oil prices as war widensAnalysts are expressing concerns about the new government’s ability to manage skyrocketing oil prices, as Houthi rebel involvement signals a broadening and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
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Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mounts
Read more: Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mountsThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to introduce urgent measures, including a possible excise tax reduction on fuel, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with escalating operating costs driven by surging global crude oil prices.
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Move to scrap MP pensions tipped for this week
Read more: Move to scrap MP pensions tipped for this weekA motion to abolish MPs’ pensions is expected to be raised in parliament this week amid concerns over fairness and the growing financial burden on the state.