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Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Read more: Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat membersA woman, identified only as Jane Doel, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
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Data centers are changing America’s landscape, report says
Read more: Data centers are changing America’s landscape, report saysHundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
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Salman Rushdie: I long for the demolition of Trump’s vanity ballroom and his legacy
Read more: Salman Rushdie: I long for the demolition of Trump’s vanity ballroom and his legacyAuthor tells Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig about a new documentary on the assassination attempt that left him blind in one eye, the ‘Hollywood’ moment when he met his fifth wife, and why it’s harder to be an immigrant in Britain now than decades ago
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Labour conference live: Burnham says UK ‘needs to draw line’ on Brexit as he arrives for first time as leader
Read more: Labour conference live: Burnham says UK ‘needs to draw line’ on Brexit as he arrives for first time as leaderThe prime minister said his vision will leave ‘people able to have hope again’
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Rory Stewart reveals family’s reaction to viral Newsnight stare moment
Read more: Rory Stewart reveals family’s reaction to viral Newsnight stare momentRory Stewart has revealed his family’s reaction to his viral moment on BBC Newsnight.
Asia
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Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar
Read more: Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM AnwarFormer PM Najib Razak is likely the first convicted prisoner in Malaysia to have his sentence commuted to house arrest, experts say, adding that the move could pose a challenge for incumbent Anwar Ibrahim, given his anti-corruption pledge.
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Johor police bust gangs linked to 17 car break-ins, including 4 Singapore vehicles at Desaru resorts
Read more: Johor police bust gangs linked to 17 car break-ins, including 4 Singapore vehicles at Desaru resortsJohor police said the suspects targeted vehicles parked in open areas and along quiet roads.
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DBS sued for US$1 billion in 1MDB-linked claim
Read more: DBS sued for US$1 billion in 1MDB-linked claimDBS rejected the claim and said it would fight it vigorously, adding that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit.
Thailand
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Court upholds Feb 8 election, rejects objection to coded ballots
Read more: Court upholds Feb 8 election, rejects objection to coded ballotsThe Constitutional Court on Monday ruled that ballots with barcodes and quick response (QR) codes were designed for effective election supervision and did not violate voters’ rights and liberties protected by the Constitution.
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Charter Court dismisses petition challenging February election’s legality
Read more: Charter Court dismisses petition challenging February election’s legalityThe Constitutional Court on Monday ruled that ballot papers used in February’s general election did not violate voter secrecy, effectively dismissing a petition challenging the legality of the vote.
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‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Nene to open for Avenged Sevenfold in Singapore
Read more: ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Nene to open for Avenged Sevenfold in SingaporeNene Royal will rock Singapore next month when the Thai sensation opens for Avenged Sevenfold.
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Thailand eyes $80bn in semiconductor investment by 2050
Read more: Thailand eyes $80bn in semiconductor investment by 2050Thailand is targeting $80 billion in semiconductor investment by 2050 and the creation of 230,000 jobs as part of a national strategy announced on Thursday.
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Ex-minister given death sentence for murder of adopted son
Read more: Ex-minister given death sentence for murder of adopted sonThe Criminal Court has sentenced former cabinet minister Soonthorn Vilawan, 87, to death for the murder of a Prachin Buri councillor who was his adopted son. The sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.
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Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar
Read more: Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM AnwarFormer PM Najib Razak is likely the first convicted prisoner in Malaysia to have his sentence commuted to house arrest, experts say, adding that the move could pose a challenge for incumbent Anwar Ibrahim, given his anti-corruption pledge.
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Nene Royal triumphs on America’s Got Talent
Read more: Nene Royal triumphs on America’s Got TalentNene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker from Phuket, has been crowned the winner of America’s Got Talent (AGT) 2026, claiming a million-dollar first prize after an unforgettable run that captured hearts worldwide.
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Resale condo market gains momentum as income weakens
Read more: Resale condo market gains momentum as income weakensThe second-hand condo market posted a strong recovery in the second quarter of 2026, with transfers rising 39.4% year-on-year and transfer value increasing by 41%, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
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Miss Universe Cambodia team admits error with Thai photos
Read more: Miss Universe Cambodia team admits error with Thai photosThe organisers of the Miss Universe Cambodia pageant have acknowledged their use of Thai historical photographs, saying the mistake was unintentional and resulted from “insufficient verification” of the original sources.