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Kate wears Diana’s earrings for starry premiere with William and Tom Cruise
Read more: Kate wears Diana’s earrings for starry premiere with William and Tom CruiseHollywood star Tom Cruise was joined at a screening of his new film by a host of celebrities including Sir David Beckham, actor Riz Ahmed, and the Prince and Princess of Wales
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Dolly Parton’s estate war escalates: Icon’s manager files for restraining order as nephew accused of threatening ‘violence’ before his firing from top security role
Read more: Dolly Parton’s estate war escalates: Icon’s manager files for restraining order as nephew accused of threatening ‘violence’ before his firing from top security roleManager Danny Nozell requested the court order Bryan Seaver to remain a minimum of 1,000 feet from Parton’s office; and refrain from contacting Parton’s businesses or affiliates.
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Lucy Letby inquiry latest: Report into how killer nurse was able to commit crimes to be published
Read more: Lucy Letby inquiry latest: Report into how killer nurse was able to commit crimes to be publishedLady Justice Thirlwall’s report comes almost a year later than anticipated
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ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: The day I was summoned to Clarence House to advise Kate on her wedding dress… and how I helped her pick even though I looked a fright on my own big day
Read more: ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: The day I was summoned to Clarence House to advise Kate on her wedding dress… and how I helped her pick even though I looked a fright on my own big dayIt’s unlikely that anybody in the history of weddings could have looked less attractive than I did on the day of my first marriage in 1994.
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The village set to be swallowed by 5,900 new homes: Fury over plans for huge South Downs housing development that would ‘merge’ tiny community with neighbouring towns
Read more: The village set to be swallowed by 5,900 new homes: Fury over plans for huge South Downs housing development that would ‘merge’ tiny community with neighbouring townsWith the South Downs as a backdrop, Hurstpierpoint has become a draw for celebrities including YouTube millionaire Zoella, while Tom Hardy also lives nearby.
Asia
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India tightens security as millions of medical student aspirants retake entrance exam after paper leak
Read more: India tightens security as millions of medical student aspirants retake entrance exam after paper leakIndia’s 2.2 million medical aspirants are retaking the entrance exam under heavy security after a paper leak sparked outrage, arrests and protests over exam fraud in the country.
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Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off Johor
Read more: Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off JohorThe Malaysian Meteorological Department said the earthquake occurred at 1.17am, and tremors may be felt around Batu Pahat, Johor.
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Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan
Read more: Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest PakistanAn explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Read more: Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts fundsThe Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Read more: Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowA meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and a senior Chinese official would have marked the highest-level engagement since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the row by saying a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a response from Tokyo.
Thailand
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Bangkok rail fares to be capped at B45 from Jan 1
Read more: Bangkok rail fares to be capped at B45 from Jan 1Bangkok commuters are set to benefit from a common fare of no more than 45 baht per trip on all electric train lines from Jan 1, 2027, under a government measure aimed at easing the cost of living.
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Som tam and beer: Lisa lights up American TV
Read more: Som tam and beer: Lisa lights up American TVThai-born global pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal introduced US talk-show host Jimmy Fallon to som tam and her “special” cocktail made with Korean soju, Thai Chang beer and Sprite as she promoted her forthcoming mini-album on his popular late-night show.
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Veteran protester Sondhi targets govt and troublesome Israelis
Read more: Veteran protester Sondhi targets govt and troublesome IsraelisVeteran protest organiser Sondhi Limthongkul on Monday announced a nationwide campaign to monitor the government’s performance, and demanded the deportation of troublesome Israeli visitors.
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Frenchman being deported for causing religious division
Read more: Frenchman being deported for causing religious divisionA Frenchman staying on Koh Samui has been ordered to leave Thailand amid accusations his actions stirred religious division and conflict among foreign tourists.
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Video of solitary spectator brings crowd back to struggling zoo in Samut Prakan
Read more: Video of solitary spectator brings crowd back to struggling zoo in Samut PrakanA video of an elephant show going ahead as scheduled in an empty arena with only a single spectator at a crocodile farm and zoo in Samut Prakan province has brought a massive wave of visitors, helping revive the fortunes of the 70-year-old attraction.
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India tightens security as millions of medical student aspirants retake entrance exam after paper leak
Read more: India tightens security as millions of medical student aspirants retake entrance exam after paper leakIndia’s 2.2 million medical aspirants are retaking the entrance exam under heavy security after a paper leak sparked outrage, arrests and protests over exam fraud in the country.
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Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off Johor
Read more: Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off JohorThe Malaysian Meteorological Department said the earthquake occurred at 1.17am, and tremors may be felt around Batu Pahat, Johor.
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Indonesia’s main airport suspends flights as Krakatoa erupts
Read more: Indonesia’s main airport suspends flights as Krakatoa eruptsJAKARTA – Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers.
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Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist
Read more: Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persistKATHMANDU – Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors.
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US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port call
Read more: US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port callLAEM CHABANG (THAILAND) – Thousands of US sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday, AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nine months at sea.