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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.
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Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of HormuzTrump says pause in bombings and attacks will last two weeks subject to Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran-US war latest: Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen as part of Trump’s eleventh hour ceasefire deal
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen as part of Trump’s eleventh hour ceasefire dealThe ‘double-sided ceasefire’ comes less than two hours before Trump was set to unleash devastating strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure
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Teen with fake gun threatened to kill chicken shop worker over garlic sauce order
Read more: Teen with fake gun threatened to kill chicken shop worker over garlic sauce orderMarwan Khadir, 18, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment at Woolwich Crown Court
Asia
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Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national role
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national roleParti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.
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New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’
Read more: New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’At least 72 people were killed in two days of protests, and 191 injured, the government’s chief secretary Eaknarayan Aryal said on Sunday (Sep 14), increasing an earlier toll of 51.
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From 43 to 80: Malaysia’s Islamist opposition party PAS sets target for parliamentary seats at next GE
Read more: From 43 to 80: Malaysia’s Islamist opposition party PAS sets target for parliamentary seats at next GEParti Islam Se-Malaysia had set out to win 40 seats at the November 2022 general election, eventually snagging 43 of the 222 seats in parliament.
Thailand
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Thais seek help from Oman
Read more: Thais seek help from OmanForeign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum Thani
Read more: Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum ThaniThe first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…
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Bhumjaithai’s Sophon elected House Speaker
Read more: Bhumjaithai’s Sophon elected House SpeakerThe House of Representatives on Sunday elected Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram as speaker, with 289 votes, defeating People’s Party list MP Parit Wacharasindhu, who received 123.
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Pheu Thai to be ‘back with better’
Read more: Pheu Thai to be ‘back with better’Yodchanan Wongsawat, Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate and list MP, has vowed to improve his party’s performance and return stronger in four years.
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Diversify energy supply, argue experts
Read more: Diversify energy supply, argue expertsThailand should brace for a prolonged period of energy volatility and intensifying geopolitical rivalry as conflicts in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global oil supplies, experts warn.
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Ombudsman asks court to rule on ballot barcodes
Read more: Ombudsman asks court to rule on ballot barcodesThe Ombudsman has resolved to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitutional requirement that voting be conducted directly and by secret ballot.
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Calls for accountability after People’s Party data breach
Read more: Calls for accountability after People’s Party data breachThe People’s Party is facing more calls to answer questions about the safety of its members after it admitted to a data breach that put them at risk of identity theft and scams.
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Russian crude imports eyed
Read more: Russian crude imports eyedThe government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.