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Trump lashes out at questions over shooter’s manifesto and blames Democrats for political violence: Live updates
Read more: Trump lashes out at questions over shooter’s manifesto and blames Democrats for political violence: Live updatesThe suspect is set to be arraigned Monday on firearms and assault charges, federal officials said
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The night a big story came directly to Washington’s journalists — hundreds of them
Read more: The night a big story came directly to Washington’s journalists — hundreds of themMore often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists
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Teacher given six-figure payout after pupil threw a toaster at them, shock union report reveals
Read more: Teacher given six-figure payout after pupil threw a toaster at them, shock union report revealsTeacher’s injuries severe enough to warrant surgery, union revealed
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Teachers left ‘traumatised’ by pupil attacks with one kicked 14 times and others spat at and punched
Read more: Teachers left ‘traumatised’ by pupil attacks with one kicked 14 times and others spat at and punchedDelegates at the National Education Union (NEU) conference in Brighton voted today for a motion calling for a national campaign to reduce violence in schools.
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Former I’m A Celeb… star Lord Brocket to go on trial for rapes after bid to throw the case out dismissed by judge
Read more: Former I’m A Celeb… star Lord Brocket to go on trial for rapes after bid to throw the case out dismissed by judgeLord Brocket, pictured arriving at court with his girlfriend Julia Roberts, is due to go on trial for rapes and sexual offences next year after a judge turned down a defence bid to throw the case out.
Asia
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New Delhi’s land is sinking rapidly – and scientists say the risks are on the rise
Read more: New Delhi’s land is sinking rapidly – and scientists say the risks are on the riseResearchers have tied the problem to widespread over-extraction of groundwater, particularly in lower-income neighbourhoods where piped water is scarce.
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Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code
Read more: Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet codeInitial tests had suggested the netting was up to standard, but investigators had not been able to check all of it earlier due to the fire.
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‘Unprecedented exodus’ of Cambodian workers from Thailand leaves both countries reeling
Read more: ‘Unprecedented exodus’ of Cambodian workers from Thailand leaves both countries reelingMultiple Thai sectors are now missing essential workers while Cambodians contend with an economy that will struggle to provide them employment.
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Commentary: Not everything is about China when it comes to engaging Trump’s America
Read more: Commentary: Not everything is about China when it comes to engaging Trump’s AmericaThe different treatment of South Korea and India underlines a troubling reality about how to win the US president’s favour, says Kevin Chen from S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Thailand
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Commission ramps up crackdown on investment scams
Read more: Commission ramps up crackdown on investment scamsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified law enforcement actions to reinforce market credibility, as a sharp rise in investment scams, largely driven by social media, emerges as a growing systemic risk.
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Thailand seizes B8.27bn more from regional scam network
Read more: Thailand seizes B8.27bn more from regional scam networkPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday announced the seizure and freezing of a further 8.27 billion baht in assets linked to a transnational scam network, pushing the total value of confiscated assets in the case to more than 20 billion baht.
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Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Read more: Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stressCommercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them.
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Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Read more: Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
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Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govt
Read more: Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govtExperts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.
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New Delhi’s land is sinking rapidly – and scientists say the risks are on the rise
Read more: New Delhi’s land is sinking rapidly – and scientists say the risks are on the riseResearchers have tied the problem to widespread over-extraction of groundwater, particularly in lower-income neighbourhoods where piped water is scarce.
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Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code
Read more: Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet codeInitial tests had suggested the netting was up to standard, but investigators had not been able to check all of it earlier due to the fire.
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Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reserves
Read more: Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reservesThailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Read more: Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limitedSINGAPORE – Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.