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Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of ‘reconciliation and renewal’
Read more: Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of ‘reconciliation and renewal’Monarch will nod to recent transatlantic disagreements over the Iran war in address to policymakers
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UK schools in ‘desperate situation’ as headteachers say areas out of use or unfit for purpose
Read more: UK schools in ‘desperate situation’ as headteachers say areas out of use or unfit for purposeMore than half of headteachers across the UK report that significant portions of their schools are either unusable or unfit for purpose, a new survey has revealed.
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Reform treasurer Nick Candy ‘sells London mansion for record-breaking £270m’
Read more: Reform treasurer Nick Candy ‘sells London mansion for record-breaking £270m’Buyer remains secret as string of offers made before purchase
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The reason why your roast lamb will cost more this Easter
Read more: The reason why your roast lamb will cost more this EasterPrices for a typical 2kg leg of lamb have increased sharply since 2022
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Pam Bondi breaks silence after Trump’s brutal firing
Read more: Pam Bondi breaks silence after Trump’s brutal firingPam Bondi finally broke her silence after being fired by Donald Trump in a late-night White House showdown.
Asia
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Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probe
Read more: Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probeChina’s two top anti-corruption bodies announced on Saturday (Sep 6) in an online statement that Yi Huiman “is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”.
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Thailand’s next PM Anutin reaffirms fresh polls promise
Read more: Thailand’s next PM Anutin reaffirms fresh polls promiseConservative tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed by parliament on Sep 5, ending a week-long power vacuum following the ouster of his predecessor Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
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South Korea vows support to Koreans arrested in US immigration raid
Read more: South Korea vows support to Koreans arrested in US immigration raidUS immigration authorities arrested 475 workers, including over 300 South Koreans, at a Hyundai Motor car battery factory in the southern state of Georgia.
Thailand
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Top US banks warned about new Anthropic AI tool
Read more: Top US banks warned about new Anthropic AI toolThe leaders of some of America’s largest banks were warned by a top US government official this week about a new artificial intelligence model from Anthropic that could lead to heightened risks of cyberattacks, according to three people briefed on the matter.
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Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce
Read more: Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truceThe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.
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Online scams up again, investment fraud worst
Read more: Online scams up again, investment fraud worstThe number of online-scam complaints rose again over the past week, with investment fraud causing the most damage, according to police.
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Foreign Ministry warns Thais to leave ‘risky’ Mideast
Read more: Foreign Ministry warns Thais to leave ‘risky’ MideastThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday advised Thais to leave all risk areas in the Middle East as soon as possible, because the situation in the region remains violent, tense and uncertain.
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Nominees ‘manipulating’ fragrant coconut market
Read more: Nominees ‘manipulating’ fragrant coconut marketThe government is stepping up measures to stabilise the fragrant coconut market after investigations uncovered foreign-backed businesses allegedly manipulating prices and harming farmers.
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Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freight
Read more: Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freightThe airspace over eight Mideast countries remains closed to commercial flights, but other airports are still operating, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
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Klatham, Democrat excluded from coalition
Read more: Klatham, Democrat excluded from coalitionA new coalition government led by Bhumjaithai will exclude the Klatham and Democrat parties, sources say.
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Easing the shock of war
Read more: Easing the shock of warThe escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the looming threat of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is casting a long shadow over the economy.