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Disgustingly petty reason Palisades Fire suspect, 30, allegedly started blaze that decimated ritzy California enclave
Read more: Disgustingly petty reason Palisades Fire suspect, 30, allegedly started blaze that decimated ritzy California enclaveJonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is awaiting trial for his involvement in causing the Palisades Fire – a deadly blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 buildings in the Los Angeles neighborhood.
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UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
Read more: UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatmentsThe largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
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How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failures
Read more: How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failuresCouncils are required to publish reports showing they are spending all their highways cash purely on road maintenance, with long-term plans for protecting roads
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Queen Elizabeth centenary marked with new Royal Mail stamps showing her life and loves
Read more: Queen Elizabeth centenary marked with new Royal Mail stamps showing her life and lovesThe late Queen would have turned 100 on 21 April
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French police watch on as migrants wade into the sea to board UK-bound boats – days after four died in attempted crossing
Read more: French police watch on as migrants wade into the sea to board UK-bound boats – days after four died in attempted crossingImages taken on Monday showed the overloaded dinghy floating on the coast at Dunkirk, with another making its way towards the UK further ahead in the distance.
Asia
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South Korean President Lee to visit China next week
Read more: South Korean President Lee to visit China next weekLee Jae Myung’s visit will be the first by a South Korean leader to China since 2019.
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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner release
Read more: Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner releaseThe Southeast Asian neighbours agreed on a ceasefire that took effect at noon on Saturday, halting 20 days of fighting that killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides.
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Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday season
Read more: Typhoon Matmo hits southern China during peak holiday seasonMatmo caused flooding in the Philippines earlier this week.
Thailand
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War set to boost condo demand in major markets
Read more: War set to boost condo demand in major marketsCondominiums and rental homes in key destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui and Chiang Mai, are likely to benefit from migration from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
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Construction costs rise on tensions
Read more: Construction costs rise on tensionsMiddle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
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AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Read more: AI race spurs digital self-reliance pushThe issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
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Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Read more: Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material suppliesPackaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.
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Monitor lizards flourish in central Bangkok park
Read more: Monitor lizards flourish in central Bangkok parkNicknamed the “Bangkok Dragon”, the Asian water monitor has become an unexpected tourist draw thanks to its unusually calm, non-aggressive nature. These lizards are widespread beyond Lumpini Park, thriving along canals and wetlands across the capital and even appearing near Government House — where, some quip, honest politicians diligently work for the people.
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South Korean President Lee to visit China next week
Read more: South Korean President Lee to visit China next weekLee Jae Myung’s visit will be the first by a South Korean leader to China since 2019.
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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner release
Read more: Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner releaseThe Southeast Asian neighbours agreed on a ceasefire that took effect at noon on Saturday, halting 20 days of fighting that killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides.
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Pheu Thai settles cabinet picks
Read more: Pheu Thai settles cabinet picksPheu Thai has settled its cabinet nominees, completing all eight allocated posts as government formation moves closer to completion.
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Freight and farms suffer fuel blows
Read more: Freight and farms suffer fuel blowsFuel shortages are disrupting farms and freight across Thailand, threatening harvests and supply chains as the government rolls out emergency measures to stabilise supplies.
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Rising fuel costs threaten prices of essential goods
Read more: Rising fuel costs threaten prices of essential goodsRising fuel and transport costs are threatening to drive up prices of essential goods as the Commerce Ministry seeks to stabilise retail prices until April.
