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Burnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PM
Read more: Burnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PMWes Streeting backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation
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Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister
Read more: Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime ministerKeir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew
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Iran-US war latest: Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for talks as deal under threat after Israel airstrikes
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for talks as deal under threat after Israel airstrikesPakistan’s interior minister also heads to Tehran for meetings on Iran-US talks as five killed in Lebanon in Israeli strikes
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Planned Trump border wall near Texas national park could create flooding risk, suit says
Read more: Planned Trump border wall near Texas national park could create flooding risk, suit saysBuilding the wall on an existing levee could lead to ‘deadly’ flash flooding, a federal lawsuit argues
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Iran-US war latest: Trump told Israel to agree Lebanon ceasefire as officials ‘warn they could undermine peace talks’
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump told Israel to agree Lebanon ceasefire as officials ‘warn they could undermine peace talks’Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland were cancelled after clashes between Israel and Hezbollah – before a renewed ceasefire was announced in Lebanon
Asia
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Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos cave
Read more: Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos caveAfter more than two weeks, rescuers say the risks of continuing the operation outweigh the slim chance of saving the men.
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Container ship sinks off coast of Batam
Read more: Container ship sinks off coast of BatamAll nine of the vessel’s crew members were safely rescued by Indonesian authorities.
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Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to ‘gay party’
Read more: Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to ‘gay party’Authorities also seized about RM103,070 (US$26,000) worth of illicit drugs, including MDMA, ecstasy pills and powder, and ketamine, narcotics investigations department director Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement late Monday (May 25).
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Two Singaporeans among eight arrested in drug raid at Kuala Lumpur hotel after man dies
Read more: Two Singaporeans among eight arrested in drug raid at Kuala Lumpur hotel after man diesA 31-year-old Malaysian man was pronounced dead at Kuala Lumpur Hospital’s emergency department after being brought there on Sunday (May 24) morning.
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Seek consent from Pahang Sultan before military training in state, crown prince tells Malaysian Armed Forces
Read more: Seek consent from Pahang Sultan before military training in state, crown prince tells Malaysian Armed ForcesMalaysia’s armed forces said it recognises the importance of “strategic cooperation with the state government, enforcement agencies, relevant experts and local communities”.
Thailand
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Government denies media interference
Read more: Government denies media interferenceThe Thai government has denied closely monitoring or interfering with the media after a popular television programme that frequently criticised governments and politicians was dropped from the broadcaster MCOT.
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48 arrests made in latest southern nominee blitz
Read more: 48 arrests made in latest southern nominee blitzA major crackdown on illegal foreign nominee businesses in three southern provinces has resulted in the seizure of assets worth more than 1 billion baht and the arrest of 48 Thai and foreign suspects.
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Why our workplaces aren’t working (Part 5)
Read more: Why our workplaces aren’t working (Part 5)Organisations are investing more than ever in development. And that’s a good thing, because building capability is no longer optional — it’s essential.
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PM Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Read more: PM Anutin wants foreign culprits deported fasterPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.
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Feuding Phuket governor and deputies transferred off the island
Read more: Feuding Phuket governor and deputies transferred off the islandThe cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of the Phuket governor to a post at the Interior Ministry, one day after Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul signed a lightning order transferring his two deputies, in a move to end conflict inside the provincial hall.
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Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos cave
Read more: Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos caveAfter more than two weeks, rescuers say the risks of continuing the operation outweigh the slim chance of saving the men.
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Container ship sinks off coast of Batam
Read more: Container ship sinks off coast of BatamAll nine of the vessel’s crew members were safely rescued by Indonesian authorities.
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Thai fuel prices to stay high until Q4
Read more: Thai fuel prices to stay high until Q4Domestic oil prices in Thailand are expected to remain elevated until the final quarter of this year, even though global crude benchmarks have eased and the US is set to sign a peace deal with Iran this Friday to end nearly four months of conflict in the Middle East.
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‘This is our culture’: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
Read more: ‘This is our culture’: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadiumARLINGTON, United States – Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was “Japanese culture” to tidy up after themselves.
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US, Iran reach deal to end war, signing set for Friday
Read more: US, Iran reach deal to end war, signing set for FridayDUBAI/WASHINGTON – US and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.