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Snake kills dog on Welsh beach: Distraught owner warns others as she blames venomous reptile for fatal bite on Springer-Cocker Spaniel
Read more: Snake kills dog on Welsh beach: Distraught owner warns others as she blames venomous reptile for fatal bite on Springer-Cocker SpanielJo Bowen-Jones, from Anglesey, lost her dog when it was bitten by an adder (pictured), three weeks ago, she said.
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British businessman who conned more than 190 victims in £70million wine scam is jailed for 10 years in the US
Read more: British businessman who conned more than 190 victims in £70million wine scam is jailed for 10 years in the USJames Wellesley, 59, worked alongside Stephen Burton, 61, to ‘prey on investors’ and dupe wealthy clients into spending tens of millions on fine wine that never existed.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on power grid strikes as Pentagon reportedly weighs sending 10,000 more troops to region
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on power grid strikes as Pentagon reportedly weighs sending 10,000 more troops to regionThe US may send an additional 10,000 troops on top of the thousands of service members already sent to the region, according to a new report
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Under-fives should not watch screens for more than an hour a day, Keir Starmer tells parents
Read more: Under-fives should not watch screens for more than an hour a day, Keir Starmer tells parentsPrime minister pledged families would not be left to battle issue ‘alone’
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Under-fives should not be on screens for more than an hour a day, parents told
Read more: Under-fives should not be on screens for more than an hour a day, parents toldThe new guidance comes as the Government is also considering Australia-style measures to limit or ban social media for under-16s.
Asia
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China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is different
Read more: China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is differentFrom China’s point of view, the Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan test a red line – a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.
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AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand accelerates
Read more: AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand acceleratesSince setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.
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Free preschool, baby bonus: China’s early education push seeks to level the playing field
Read more: Free preschool, baby bonus: China’s early education push seeks to level the playing fieldPolicymakers hope to ease the load on young families, close early education gaps and nudge birth rates up. But deeper structural pressures and societal expectations may prove harder to shift.
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Commentary: The bigger story behind Modi’s China trip
Read more: Commentary: The bigger story behind Modi’s China tripNew Delhi’s foreign policy remains anchored in diversification, not American expectations of a special partnership, says an academic.
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Who could be Thailand’s next PM?
Read more: Who could be Thailand’s next PM?The remaining candidates are eligible to become prime minister, having been nominated by their parties prior to the 2023 election.
Thailand
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Probe refiners, don’t beg for donations, says Democrats’ Korn
Read more: Probe refiners, don’t beg for donations, says Democrats’ KornDemocrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to investigate refinery profits rather than asking operators to donate excess earnings to help ease the economic burden from soaring energy costs.
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Disaster declared in three northern Thai provinces
Read more: Disaster declared in three northern Thai provincesThree provinces in northern Thailand — Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Phayao — have been declared emergency disaster zones after days of hazardous air quality, enabling provincial governors to disburse emergency funds to address the situation.
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Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businesses
Read more: Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businessesSET-listed property developer Sansiri has launched a 1-billion-baht strategic investment programme over three years in a bid to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of the company’s strategy to increase revenue from non-core businesses.
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BJT nears majority in House
Read more: BJT nears majority in HouseThe Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party is reportedly bringing in nine MPs from the Klatham Party in support of its bid to form a new government, with no visible role for Capt Thamanat Prompow, the party’s chief adviser, in the emerging realignment, according to media reports.
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Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing
Read more: Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusingThe Bank of Thailand’s rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a “positive surprise” sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.
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China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is different
Read more: China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is differentFrom China’s point of view, the Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan test a red line – a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.
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AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand accelerates
Read more: AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand acceleratesSince setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.
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Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Read more: Oil spill reaches small island off PhuketPHUKET – The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.
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Stricter rules for online gold platforms in March
Read more: Stricter rules for online gold platforms in MarchThe Bank of Thailand has introduced tighter controls for online gold trading platforms in a move to curb their impact on the baht, with the new rules set to take effect on March 1.
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Thai property market rebounds
Read more: Thai property market reboundsThe domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a more balanced level, says a property researcher.