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Quit or face a coup in 72 hours: Ultimatum for Starmer after Burnham’s by-election landslide – as he plots Left-wing ‘path for Britain’
Read more: Quit or face a coup in 72 hours: Ultimatum for Starmer after Burnham’s by-election landslide – as he plots Left-wing ‘path for Britain’Andy Burnham’s allies have delivered an ultimatum to Keir Starmer after he secured a majority of 9,000 votes over Reform in Makerfield.
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Meghan and Prince Harry could stay at royal residence when they return to the UK with their children next month
Read more: Meghan and Prince Harry could stay at royal residence when they return to the UK with their children next monthPrince Harry and his family have been offered royal accommodation when they come to England next month – but no additional security.
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Experts on why June saw an ‘unusual’ house price fall
Read more: Experts on why June saw an ‘unusual’ house price fallRightmove said higher mortgage rates are continuing to weigh on activity as many household budgets are squeezed,
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Former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93
Read more: Former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93Keir Starmer leads tributes, describing Hattersley as a ‘giant of the Labour movement’
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Killer dad Chris Watts’ OTHER mistress details night of sex horrors weeks before his murders… as leaked trove of unseen texts, obscene internet searches and nude photos exposes nightmarish new depths to his depravity
Read more: Killer dad Chris Watts’ OTHER mistress details night of sex horrors weeks before his murders… as leaked trove of unseen texts, obscene internet searches and nude photos exposes nightmarish new depths to his depravityWatts murdered his wife Shanann and their girls in the early hours of August 13, 2018, then disposed of their bodies at a remote oil field north of Roggen, Colorado .
Asia
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Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state hand
Read more: Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state handThe new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.
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Perikatan Nasional to contest all seats in Johor election, setting up potential three-way fight with PH and BN
Read more: Perikatan Nasional to contest all seats in Johor election, setting up potential three-way fight with PH and BNJohor Perikatan Nasional chairman Sahruddin Jamal said the opposition coalition’s strength in Malaysia’s southern state should not be underestimated.
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BN ‘almost certain’ to go solo in contesting Malaysia’s next general election, says DPM Zahid
Read more: BN ‘almost certain’ to go solo in contesting Malaysia’s next general election, says DPM ZahidBarisan Nasional (BN)’s chairman and UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi however adds that there would still be a need to reach some understanding with other political blocs.
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China’s railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
Read more: China’s railway hit new single-day passenger record on May DayChina’s tourism market is a bright spot in domestic demand, injecting momentum into a economy facing pressure from weak consumption and a prolonged property downturn.
Thailand
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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.
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Economy will recover, fuel prices may lag says finance minister
Read more: Economy will recover, fuel prices may lag says finance ministerIf the Middle East war ends, Thai and other world economies will start to recover but energy prices may not return to pre-war levels, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Monday.
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Unlocking western China
Read more: Unlocking western ChinaTwo-way tourism has been a focus in driving Chinese arrivals back to pre-pandemic levels, said the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) during a roadshow in new potential cities in China.
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Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026
Read more: Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026Thailand’s used car market is expected to remain sluggish in 2026, weighed down by competitive pricing in the new car segment, particularly electric vehicles (EVs).
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Association urges PM to expand co-pay scheme
Read more: Association urges PM to expand co-pay schemeThe Thai Restaurant Association plans to submit an open letter to the prime minister, calling for the expansion of the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Help Thais Plus) co-payment scheme to include larger restaurant operators.
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Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state hand
Read more: Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state handThe new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.
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Perikatan Nasional to contest all seats in Johor election, setting up potential three-way fight with PH and BN
Read more: Perikatan Nasional to contest all seats in Johor election, setting up potential three-way fight with PH and BNJohor Perikatan Nasional chairman Sahruddin Jamal said the opposition coalition’s strength in Malaysia’s southern state should not be underestimated.
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Scam victims sue Meta, Apple, Line and banks for B230m
Read more: Scam victims sue Meta, Apple, Line and banks for B230mThe Thailand Consumer Council is representing 10 scam victims suing internet platform operators Meta, Apple, Line and banks for 230 million baht in total damages.
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Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
Read more: Rising data centre demand pressures power capacityEnergy authorities are preparing to expand Thailand’s electricity generation capacity amid mounting concerns that rising demand from resource-intensive businesses, particularly data centres, could strain the national grid.
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Regulator to bolster disaster risk management
Read more: Regulator to bolster disaster risk managementThe Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is proceeding with plans to strengthen Thailand’s disaster risk management framework through a national disaster playbook and a proposed disaster insurance fund aimed at cushioning the economic impact of future catastrophes.