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Trans woman heavily criticised after being appointed to represent an endometriosis charity resigns ‘in best interests’ of the cause
Read more: Trans woman heavily criticised after being appointed to represent an endometriosis charity resigns ‘in best interests’ of the causeSteph Richards, 73, was announced as the parliamentary engagement officer for Endometriosis South Coast last month.
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Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’
Read more: Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’Earlier Friday, President Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, though Iran said the opening would only last as long as the ceasefire in Lebanon
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Bone found in hunt for Muriel McKay’s body as search teams carry out dig in east London garden 55 years after she was kidnapped and murdered ‘is not human’, police confirm
Read more: Bone found in hunt for Muriel McKay’s body as search teams carry out dig in east London garden 55 years after she was kidnapped and murdered ‘is not human’, police confirmA nine-inch bone, which appeared to have been ‘sliced with a weapon or machine,’ was discovered at about 1.45pm today, Mrs McKay’s grandson, Mark Dyer said.
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Spanish police say James Gracey’s death was likely accidental
Read more: Spanish police say James Gracey’s death was likely accidentalPolice in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
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U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
Read more: U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli studentsThe Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Asia
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Will Malaysia King’s rare rebuke over middlemen and ‘flying coffins’ help reform defence procurement?
Read more: Will Malaysia King’s rare rebuke over middlemen and ‘flying coffins’ help reform defence procurement?The king recently ordered the government to halt a deal for Black Hawk helicopters and rebuked “agents” and “salesmen” at the Defence Ministry over past mistakes in procurement.
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What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-law
Read more: What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-lawBased on a true story, Norma: Antara Mertua Dan Menantu has been rising on Netflix’s charts in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia since it landed on the streaming platform on Aug 14.
Thailand
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South Korean scam gang busted in Bangkok
Read more: South Korean scam gang busted in BangkokPolice raided a rented house in Bangkok and arrested eleven South Koreans suspected of operating a scam that defrauded victims in their home country of about 65 million baht.
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Business jet demand soars in Asia
Read more: Business jet demand soars in AsiaAmid commercial flight disruptions caused the Mideast war, business jet usage is booming in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with plane manufacturers marketing their latest models of long‑range aircraft to wealthy individuals seeking to expand their businesses internationally.
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People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
Read more: People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rapeThe People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.
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Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA ThailandChanettee Wannasaen of Thailand had nine birdies — along with two bogeys — en route to a 7-under par 65 and a share of the lead after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya on Thursday.
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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Read more: EC stands by ballot safeguardsThe Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
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QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Read more: QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaintsAll metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Read more: Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile upThailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
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Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Read more: Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrendersA gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.