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Travellers enjoy the sunshine at Appleby Horse Fair as police seize 99 dangerous ‘pyramid rings’ destined for Europe’s biggest gathering of gypsies
Read more: Travellers enjoy the sunshine at Appleby Horse Fair as police seize 99 dangerous ‘pyramid rings’ destined for Europe’s biggest gathering of gypsiesOfficers stopped the vehicle near the Cumbrian market town around 1am on Friday as it travelled towards the fair’s trade fields.
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Iran-US war latest: American forces down Iranian drones as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Iran-US war latest: American forces down Iranian drones as tensions rise in Strait of HormuzThe US military said the drones ‘posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic’
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Read more: White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25.
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Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS News boss Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ top news show
Read more: Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS News boss Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ top news showPelley was sent a termination letter by 60 Minutes’ new executive producer, Nick Bilton
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Bakersfield bomb threat latest: Chase bank in California city on lockdown as active hostage situation unfolds
Read more: Bakersfield bomb threat latest: Chase bank in California city on lockdown as active hostage situation unfoldsA man allegedly strapped a bomb to his body and barricaded himself inside a California bank Tuesday afternoon with an unknown number of hostages.
Asia
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Philippine Supreme Court says won’t stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer
Read more: Philippine Supreme Court says won’t stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcerSenator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded government agents trying to arrest him and is currently at an unknown location.
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Taiwan’s parliament approves US$25 billion defence spending bill
Read more: Taiwan’s parliament approves US$25 billion defence spending billThe result was announced by the parliamentary speaker after a final vote on the bill, which falls well short of the government’s proposed budget of nearly US$40 billion.
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‘No room for illegal activities’: Malaysia stresses security, efficiency for JB-Singapore RTS Link
Read more: ‘No room for illegal activities’: Malaysia stresses security, efficiency for JB-Singapore RTS LinkSpeaking to reporters on Friday (May 8), Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also pledged that Malaysia will adopt a more “proactive approach” to ensure immigration glitches do not recur ahead of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) launch.
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One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risks
Read more: One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risksAt the heart of the dispute remains Kashmir, a flashpoint that continues to hinder long-term stability and economic potential in South Asia.
Thailand
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Resale homes take larger market share
Read more: Resale homes take larger market shareSecond-hand homes have become more popular among Thai homebuyers since the pandemic, with their share of both transaction volume and value increasing as new home transfers declined, reflecting weaker purchasing power amid a slowing economy.
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New US tariff could threaten Thai exports
Read more: New US tariff could threaten Thai exportsA new US tariff could pose a severe threat to Thai exports in the latter half of this year, causing fresh trade uncertainties, say economists and businesses.
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Co-pay scheme kicks off
Read more: Co-pay scheme kicks offMore than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.
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Desperate thief caught in golden cage
Read more: Desperate thief caught in golden cageSAMUT PRAKAN – A man who caused an accident by driving against the traffic was arrested inside a locked gold shop after an unsuccessful attempt to snatch a gold bracelet to pay for the accident damage.
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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
Read more: Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operationQLAYAA (LEBANON) – Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations.
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Philippine Supreme Court says won’t stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer
Read more: Philippine Supreme Court says won’t stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcerSenator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded government agents trying to arrest him and is currently at an unknown location.
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Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: Forbes
Read more: Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: ForbesChiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
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Co-pay scheme misses 30m target
Read more: Co-pay scheme misses 30m targetRegistration for the government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme closed nearly four million places short of its 30 million target, despite attracting more than 26.04 million applicants in five days.
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Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?
Read more: Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.