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Labour accused of trying to ‘rig’ pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including ‘barmy’ Net Zero targets within score for receiving cash
Read more: Labour accused of trying to ‘rig’ pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including ‘barmy’ Net Zero targets within score for receiving cashMinisters last month announced councils who perform badly at fixing pock-marked local roads would have cash withheld in a bid to drive up the numbers being filled in.
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Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Read more: Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
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New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman
Read more: New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunmanSeconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school’s principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
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Teen soldier who told his mother “no tears” identified after 75 years
Read more: Teen soldier who told his mother “no tears” identified after 75 yearsU.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
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Four killed in US military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific
Read more: Four killed in US military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern PacificThe latest strike brings the death toll to 175 since the operations began in early September
Asia
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Myanmar’s military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
Read more: Myanmar’s military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversaryThe military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 coup that ended Myanmar’s brief democratic experiment and plunged the nation into civil war.
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UMNO Youth urges party to quit Anwar-led ruling coalition, team up with Islamist PAS
Read more: UMNO Youth urges party to quit Anwar-led ruling coalition, team up with Islamist PASUMNO Youth chief Akmal Saleh says the proposal will be submitted to the party for consideration during its general assembly from Jan 14 to Jan 17.
Thailand
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Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion case
Read more: Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion caseCrime victims’ rights activist Atchariya Ruengrattanapong has been released on bail after appearing in court to answer charges in connection with an alleged 2.5-million-baht extortion plot targeting people involved in the justice process.
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‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design Week
Read more: ‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design WeekMilan Design Week has been entirely fulfilling for design lovers all over the world. Still, the constant stream of revelations may have left some feeling a little fatigued from keeping up. That said, De’Longhi, in collaboration with Simon Weisse Studio, has just unveiled its latest conceptual project—bringing together art and coffee in a fresh, creative…
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Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
Read more: Govt eyes fuel tax reductionThe government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned.
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MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
Read more: MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
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Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Read more: Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsThe Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
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Myanmar’s military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
Read more: Myanmar’s military government releases more than 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversaryThe military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 coup that ended Myanmar’s brief democratic experiment and plunged the nation into civil war.
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UMNO Youth urges party to quit Anwar-led ruling coalition, team up with Islamist PAS
Read more: UMNO Youth urges party to quit Anwar-led ruling coalition, team up with Islamist PASUMNO Youth chief Akmal Saleh says the proposal will be submitted to the party for consideration during its general assembly from Jan 14 to Jan 17.
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Thai oil crisis eases after state takes action
Read more: Thai oil crisis eases after state takes actionThe Department of Energy Business (DOEB) says Thailand’s fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilising supply and distribution.
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Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Read more: Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran marketConcerned by a nosedive in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
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Gold to see long-term downward trend
Read more: Gold to see long-term downward trendThe price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.