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Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK
Read more: Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UKKenneth Law is expected to appear in court in Canada on Friday
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This private, 243-acre Greek island is on sale for half the price of a London flat – but there’s a costly catch
Read more: This private, 243-acre Greek island is on sale for half the price of a London flat – but there’s a costly catchOriginally listed for sale in 2022 at €8 million, Makri has had its asking price dramatically reduced – and it now costs less than most city flats.
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Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural Devon
Read more: Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural DevonA former police officer was jailed today for setting up a county lines drug supply network from his old force area to a quiet Devon town.
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Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
Read more: Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergencyAt least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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Mother and daughter describe terrifying tornado that leveled newly-built home
Read more: Mother and daughter describe terrifying tornado that leveled newly-built homeA destructive tornado tore through parts of Nebraska, sending debris flying into the air in Howard County, which is about two hours west of Omaha. A mother and daughter survived in their basement, the only part left of their newly-built home. Rob Marciano reports.
Asia
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Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclist
Read more: Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclistSaktygaanapathy Ravichandran was reportedly driving at a high speed and is believed to have overtaken several vehicles before veering into the opposite lane and hitting father-of-three Amirul Hafiz Omar on Sunday (Mar 29).
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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
Read more: Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fireThe government also offered an apartment exchange programme for the 4,600 affected tenants, who lived in nearly 2,000 housing units at the complex, Wang Fuk Court.
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Read more: South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial lawIn a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry for the “frustration and hardship” brought upon the people by his martial law decree, he stood behind the “sincerity and purpose” behind his actions.
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Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: Reports
Read more: Asos founder dies after falling from condo balcony in Thailand: ReportsThai police said Quentin Griffiths had been involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress.
Thailand
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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge
Read more: Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surgeDespite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
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Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families
Read more: Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai familiesLarge households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.
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Chef Ka’s unique six‑layer crispy pork in Bangkok slum draws queues of up to three hours
Read more: Chef Ka’s unique six‑layer crispy pork in Bangkok slum draws queues of up to three hoursJarus “Chef Ka” Phomraeng, 62, has turned a secret six‑layer crispy pork recipe into an international draw in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei slum, but viral popularity has left the sole operator exhausted as customers queue two to three hours for his Yunnan‑style salt and chilli dish.
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Huge arsenal seized from Chinese man in Chon Buri
Read more: Huge arsenal seized from Chinese man in Chon BuriA car crash in Chon Buri on Friday led to the discovery of a large cache of military-grade weapons belonging to a Chinese man, whose phone contained consultations with ChatGPT about sabotage, as well as videos of him training with the Cambodian “Hun Sen Bodyguard Unit”.
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Conservation crusader ‘Psi’ alleges family abuse
Read more: Conservation crusader ‘Psi’ alleges family abuseThe high-profile conservation activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott has sent shockwaves across social media after he released a tearful video revealing long-hidden trauma and ongoing family conflict.
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Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclist
Read more: Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclistSaktygaanapathy Ravichandran was reportedly driving at a high speed and is believed to have overtaken several vehicles before veering into the opposite lane and hitting father-of-three Amirul Hafiz Omar on Sunday (Mar 29).
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GSB loan scheme to cover school expenses
Read more: GSB loan scheme to cover school expensesGovernment Savings Bank (GSB) is providing 1 billion baht via a short-term unsecured loan programme to assist parents with back-to-school expenses as living costs continue to rise.
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US probes Nvidia chip-smuggling via Thailand
Read more: US probes Nvidia chip-smuggling via ThailandA company linked to Thailand’s national AI initiative is suspected of helping smuggle at least $2.5 billion worth of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Anutin urges stronger Asean unity as leaders confront global volatility
Read more: Anutin urges stronger Asean unity as leaders confront global volatilityPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for stronger regional unity, resilience and global relevance within Asean as the region grapples with growing geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty.