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New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World Cup
Read more: New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World CupA new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland’s enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary and its co-hosting of the upcoming World Cup.
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Obesity and older mums mean one in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean
Read more: Obesity and older mums mean one in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesareanOne in four babies are now delivered in emergency operations, with experts suggesting the rise in older mothers, obesity and high profile maternity scandals being to blame.
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Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Read more: Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources sayTrump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team’s owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump’s political campaigns.
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Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reports
Read more: Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reportsLynette Hooker went missing on April 4, with her husband telling police she went overboard while in a dinghy
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National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC – despite Trump’s claims
Read more: National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC – despite Trump’s claimsPresident Trump has frequently credited the National Guard operation with ‘solving’ crime in Washington, even though the evidence is far more nuanced
Asia
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Rescuers search for two still missing after China mine blast kills 82
Read more: Rescuers search for two still missing after China mine blast kills 82The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly two decades, with 247 workers underground at the time.
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Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan
Read more: Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest PakistanAn explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.
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Why did Trump visit the Temple of Heaven? Beijing’s message in the venue choice
Read more: Why did Trump visit the Temple of Heaven? Beijing’s message in the venue choiceFrom “Mandate of Heaven” symbolism to hopes for a “good harvest” in trade, analysts say Beijing used Trump’s Temple of Heaven visit on Thursday (May 14) to send layered diplomatic messages.
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Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bears
Read more: Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bearsThe “Monster Wolf” is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls to scare away wild animals.
Thailand
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One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice
Read more: One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choiceAlmost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.
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Rise of the magic weight-loss injection pen
Read more: Rise of the magic weight-loss injection penThere is a magic pen and that pen promises to take away all your weight concerns in a matter of weeks.
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Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Read more: Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic dutyThe school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.
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High-risk nationals in focus
Read more: High-risk nationals in focusAuthorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.
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Authorities speed up work to help victims of scams
Read more: Authorities speed up work to help victims of scamsThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) said agencies are accelerating preparations for a new compensation mechanism for victims of online scams, with a ministerial regulation due to take effect on Aug 12.
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Rescuers search for two still missing after China mine blast kills 82
Read more: Rescuers search for two still missing after China mine blast kills 82The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly two decades, with 247 workers underground at the time.
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Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan
Read more: Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest PakistanAn explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.
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Ranger killed in siege to arrest southern insurgent suspects
Read more: Ranger killed in siege to arrest southern insurgent suspectsNARATHIWAT — A paramilitary ranger was killed when security officials laid siege to a house to arrest suspected southern insurgents in Chanae district of this southern border province on Monday, and the hunt continued for hours from early morning.
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Enthusiastic start for co-payment scheme
Read more: Enthusiastic start for co-payment schemeThe government’s consumer subsidy scheme, “Thais Help Thais Plus”, launched smoothly on Monday with buyers and merchants responding favourably, according to the finance minister.
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Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
Read more: Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens termsTEHRAN – Iran’s chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights.