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Hope for thousands after breakthrough in brain tumour treatment
Read more: Hope for thousands after breakthrough in brain tumour treatmentThe breakthrough is expected to reduce diagnosis times from weeks to days
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Nicole Kidman goes wig-free and embraces her natural hair during European getaway with sister
Read more: Nicole Kidman goes wig-free and embraces her natural hair during European getaway with sisterNicole Kidman has given fans a rare glimpse at her natural locks while enjoying a luxury European getaway with her sister Antonia Kidman.
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Royal family news live: Prince Harry silent over Earl Spencer’s book during first public outing since UK return
Read more: Royal family news live: Prince Harry silent over Earl Spencer’s book during first public outing since UK returnFuture King’s reaction ‘reflected how this might free him to marry the woman he loved’, Diana’s brother says
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Cue shuts stores across the country: What really went wrong for the Aussie retail giant
Read more: Cue shuts stores across the country: What really went wrong for the Aussie retail giantFive Cue Clothing stores have closed as receivers move to cut costs and find a buyer for the struggling retailer – while a retail expert has revealed where the iconic Australian fashion brand went wrong.
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Lindsay Clancy holdout juror breaks silence: Why he voted GUILTY… and how the others tried to sway him
Read more: Lindsay Clancy holdout juror breaks silence: Why he voted GUILTY… and how the others tried to sway himThe juror, whom NewsNation identified as Michael P Desronvil, shared his thoughts about the high-profile case.
Asia
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South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route
Read more: South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic routeSailing from Busan New Port, the “PanStar Acro” container ship is to sail to Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable.
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North Korea says record-high Japan defence budget would risk ‘turmoil’
Read more: North Korea says record-high Japan defence budget would risk ‘turmoil’While not yet finalised, the move “clearly signifies a dangerous expansion of the war budget that will bring new turmoil to the region and the world”, KCNA said.
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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.
Thailand
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Ministry demands apology over Cambodian claim to Thai historical photograph
Read more: Ministry demands apology over Cambodian claim to Thai historical photographThe Thai Ministry of Culture has sent a letter demanding an apology from Miss Universe Cambodia over its misuse of a historical Thai photograph, believing it was done intentionally to cause misunderstanding about the picture’s origin.
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Nurturing Thailand’s screen talent
Read more: Nurturing Thailand’s screen talentMoving Thailand’s film and series industry forward requires comprehensive support and improvements across the spectrum, including education, sufficient development time and funding, according to Nottapon Boonprakob, the renowned Thai film and series director and screenwriter.
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Phuket Jewish New Year event cancelled on security grounds
Read more: Phuket Jewish New Year event cancelled on security groundsA Jewish New Year celebration in Phuket was cancelled at the last minute on Friday evening because of concerns raised by Israeli security officials, organisers said.
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Bangchak says no leaks found in Bangkok fuel pipeline
Read more: Bangchak says no leaks found in Bangkok fuel pipelineBangchak Group said no leaks were found in a fuel pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road in Klong Toey district of Bangkok following an inspection after thousands of litres of oil-contaminated wastewater were reported in the area.
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Bad Buddhists beget bad Buddhists
Read more: Bad Buddhists beget bad BuddhistsThe salacious nature of the news surrounding the former monk Atichot Thanprasert all but ensures it will dominate coverage for days and weeks to come. But the issue of an esteemed Buddhist leader betraying all the values he represented in spectacular fashion and what that means for Thailand’s faithful is unlikely to be the core…
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South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route
Read more: South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic routeSailing from Busan New Port, the “PanStar Acro” container ship is to sail to Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable.
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North Korea says record-high Japan defence budget would risk ‘turmoil’
Read more: North Korea says record-high Japan defence budget would risk ‘turmoil’While not yet finalised, the move “clearly signifies a dangerous expansion of the war budget that will bring new turmoil to the region and the world”, KCNA said.
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9/11 widow delivers scathing attack on Saudis
Read more: 9/11 widow delivers scathing attack on SaudisNEW YORK – A family member of one of those killed in the Sept 11, 2001 attacks unleashed a searing criticism of Saudi Arabia live on US television during the reading of victims’ names at the 9/11 Memorial on Friday.
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Former abbot, woman remanded in embezzlement case
Read more: Former abbot, woman remanded in embezzlement caseA former abbot and his female associate accused of embezzling more than 100 million baht from a temple in Ayutthaya have been ordered detained for 12 days while police continue their investigations. Bail was denied.
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Korat’s B90-million white elephant
Read more: Korat’s B90-million white elephantNAKHON RATCHASIMA – The sad state of a library and observatory, built at a cost of 90 million baht but later closed and left to deteriorate for years, has residents of Nakhon Ratchasima questioning the management of government-funded projects.