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Starmer latest: PM ‘too weak’ to sack leadership rival Wes Streeting, allies claim
Read more: Starmer latest: PM ‘too weak’ to sack leadership rival Wes Streeting, allies claim‘I don’t think he has the strength to sack anyone right now,’ said a Starmer ally
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Experts reveal the impact mobile phone use in schools has on student wellbeing
Read more: Experts reveal the impact mobile phone use in schools has on student wellbeingResearchers said the findings show new ways to manage phones in schools are needed
Asia
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Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?
Read more: Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.
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China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half
Read more: China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first halfOne of the major drivers has been its popularity with celebrity fans, who include Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink, singer Rihanna and ex-football star David Beckham.
Thailand
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Bank of Thailand to expand authority over online gold trading
Read more: Bank of Thailand to expand authority over online gold tradingThailand will expand the authority of its central bank in order to better supervise online gold trading, Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Friday.
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Egat to backstop clean power supply
Read more: Egat to backstop clean power supplyThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to regain a key role as the largest power supplier, surpassing private companies as it supports the country’s transition to clean energy.
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MPs slam PM’s dissolution threat
Read more: MPs slam PM’s dissolution threatPoliticians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.
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Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economy
Read more: Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economyThailand’s cabinet has approved an extended five-day New Year holiday, adding Friday, Jan 2, 2026, as a special public holiday in a move aimed at stimulating domestic tourism and invigorating the national economy.
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Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo’s protection
Read more: Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo’s protectionThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Friday that a 12-year-old Thai girl, who was reportedly forced to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities. The case has sparked widespread concern and is currently under investigation to identify all the individuals involved.
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Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?
Read more: Commentary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is building warships his grandfather never could – but to what end?Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.
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China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half
Read more: China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first halfOne of the major drivers has been its popularity with celebrity fans, who include Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink, singer Rihanna and ex-football star David Beckham.
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Anutin pleads for solid evidence in anti-scam drive
Read more: Anutin pleads for solid evidence in anti-scam drivePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says his government will not protect any wrongdoer — regardless of rank — but says anyone naming suspects in scam-related cases must present solid evidence to the authorities.
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Military urged to reclaim temple
Read more: Military urged to reclaim templeMilitary forces should persist in efforts to reclaim Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin province to honour fallen soldiers and safeguard national sovereignty, former Second Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said on Thursday.
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Thai PM declares war on scammers
Read more: Thai PM declares war on scammersPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.
