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David Hockney, 1937-2026: The Yorkshire genius who refused to paint the Queen, loved sex, drugs, smoking… and created magic until his final breath
Read more: David Hockney, 1937-2026: The Yorkshire genius who refused to paint the Queen, loved sex, drugs, smoking… and created magic until his final breathHockney was never afraid to speak his mind, particularly when it came to what he perceived as the overbearing nanny state, exemplified by Tony Blair’s 2007 ban on smoking in public places
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Duffy returns to the spotlight after spending 16 years in hiding following rape and kidnap horror
Read more: Duffy returns to the spotlight after spending 16 years in hiding following rape and kidnap horrorThe Welsh singer, 41, retreated from the spotlight in 2010 after a horrendous rape and kidnap ordeal but has since announced her musical comeback.
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London Tube strikes live: Commuters face travel misery as second major walkout in a week begins
Read more: London Tube strikes live: Commuters face travel misery as second major walkout in a week beginsThe strikes are in response to issues including a new four-day week
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One in three employers set to make staff redundancies by early 2027, new survey finds
Read more: One in three employers set to make staff redundancies by early 2027, new survey findsNew research has found a third of employers are planning redundancies by the start of 2027
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Minister admits police anti-racism guidance is ‘wrong’ amid Henry Nowak case fury… as chiefs launch review into ‘legitimate concerns’
Read more: Minister admits police anti-racism guidance is ‘wrong’ amid Henry Nowak case fury… as chiefs launch review into ‘legitimate concerns’The guidance is at the heart of controversy after footage emerged of Henry Nowak being handcuffed and his pleas for help ignored as he bled to death on the floor.
Asia
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Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
Read more: Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm chargesThe pre-trial judges concluded there were “substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder”, the International Criminal Court said.
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Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple charged with bribery and embezzlement
Read more: Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple charged with bribery and embezzlementShi Yongxin, 60, led the Shaolin Temple for over 25 years and was ousted in July last year.
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South Korea parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers
Read more: South Korea parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powersThe legislation will create a new agency that will exclusively handle indictments and prosecutions and spin off the investigative function to a separate agency.
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Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 55
Read more: Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 55Authorities are searching for at least 14 other people believed to have been inside the factory when the fire broke out.
Thailand
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Teen relatives held in killing of Kanchanaburi girl
Read more: Teen relatives held in killing of Kanchanaburi girlKANCHANABURI – Police have arrested two teenaged relatives of a seven-year-old girl whose body was found in a rubber plantation in Kanchanaburi province, with both suspects reportedly confessing to causing her death before disposing of the body.
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Opposition alleges NACC misconduct
Read more: Opposition alleges NACC misconductOpposition MPs and allies submitted a petition seeking a Supreme Court-led inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) dismissal of a concealed shareholding complaint involving former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob.
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Middle East seat capacity plummets
Read more: Middle East seat capacity plummetsMonthly seat capacity on routes between the Middle East and Thailand has fallen by 33.7% compared with the period before the Gulf war, prompting the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to diversify its markets to remain resilient.
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NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge project
Read more: NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge projectThe National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is preparing to convene a subcommittee meeting on the Land Bridge project to assess the project’s feasibility and possible development model.
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AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at risk
Read more: AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at riskNearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
Read more: Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm chargesThe pre-trial judges concluded there were “substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder”, the International Criminal Court said.
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Eighth victim of deadly train-bus crash identified
Read more: Eighth victim of deadly train-bus crash identifiedPolice have finally identified the eighth victim of the horrific level crossing collision involvng a train and a bus, after his friends reported him absent from work.
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Thai aviation faces tougher quarters
Read more: Thai aviation faces tougher quartersThai airlines, which reported mixed financial results in the first three months of 2026, will remain under pressure in the second and third quarters from the oil price spike as the uptick in airfares and fuel surcharges are insufficient to cover the surge in costs.
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Extortion scandal hits Chinese bookings
Read more: Extortion scandal hits Chinese bookingsChinese tourists are losing confidence in travelling in Thailand again as their bookings slow for the coming months, following a recent case involving police officers extorting Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).