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Calls for calm as violence erupts in Belfast after knife attack
Read more: Calls for calm as violence erupts in Belfast after knife attackViolence broke out in Belfast city centre – despite calls for calm from political leaders
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Warning millions of UK households missing out on energy bill support as debt climbs to £7bn
Read more: Warning millions of UK households missing out on energy bill support as debt climbs to £7bnWatchdog says household energy debt has risen 118% since start of Ukraine war
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Crowd boos Trump during national anthem as he watches Knicks at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden
Read more: Crowd boos Trump during national anthem as he watches Knicks at NBA Finals in Madison Square GardenThe president’s appearance at the game caused hours of security screenings for the thousands of fans hoping to get in the arena
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Seven women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour
Read more: Seven women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviourThe former West Ham joint chair resigned his role on Saturday saying he intended to ‘apply my full energy and attention on fighting these false allegations’ that have emerged in a joint investigation by the BBC and The Times
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Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to huge blaze near Canada Water in London
Read more: Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to huge blaze near Canada Water in LondonLocal train services were disrupted as firefighters responded to the blaze in Bermondsey
Asia
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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.
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Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
Read more: Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: AnalystsExperts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.
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Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Read more: Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with ThailandThe move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process follows Thailand’s cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.
Thailand
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Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’
Read more: Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’An alleged “Agong system” or “Agong regime” within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok’s next gubernatorial election.
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Speaker comes under scrutiny
Read more: Speaker comes under scrutinyThe People’s Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker’s performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.
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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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Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns, says Amnesty
Read more: Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns, says AmnestyPHNOM PENH — Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday. Of 86 sites identified as scam centres, the government had intervened at only 24 locations, the UK-based human rights group said in the 176-page report.
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Brit in doctor’s death case also faces nominee business charges
Read more: Brit in doctor’s death case also faces nominee business chargesThe British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
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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.
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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.
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A double dip on the cards?
Read more: A double dip on the cards?An economist is concerned about Thailand’s potential dual deficit scenario, in which both the fiscal balance and current account move into deficit simultaneously.
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Boy killed by grandpa’s pet monkey
Read more: Boy killed by grandpa’s pet monkeyA 6-year-old boy died on Saturday after being attacked by a long-tailed macaque his grandfather had kept as a companion since it was an infant.