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Jannik Sinner in ‘heat cheat’ storm at the French Open: World No 1 is knocked out – after being accused of using dishonest tactics to escape from Paris 32C heatwave
Read more: Jannik Sinner in ‘heat cheat’ storm at the French Open: World No 1 is knocked out – after being accused of using dishonest tactics to escape from Paris 32C heatwaveJannik Sinner wilted in the heat in dramatic fashion as the world No 1 crashed out of the French Open under the searing Paris sun.
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‘Frightened’ Jill Biden thought Joe was having a stroke during disastrous debate with Trump
Read more: ‘Frightened’ Jill Biden thought Joe was having a stroke during disastrous debate with TrumpBiden, looking pale and sounding hoarse, rambled through his agenda during the most consequential debate of the 2024 election
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Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimes
Read more: Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimesReforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing more accountability on carers
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A cow was handed a waste carriers licence. Now MPs are calling for tighter checks
Read more: A cow was handed a waste carriers licence. Now MPs are calling for tighter checksA cow, named Beau Vine, was recently granted a waste carrier licence prompting calls for more regulation
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Two teenagers arrested for 10 ‘random’ shootings in Texas crime spree, police say
Read more: Two teenagers arrested for 10 ‘random’ shootings in Texas crime spree, police sayAt least four people were shot over two days, with one person sustaining ‘serious’ injuries, Austin officials say
Asia
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Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency
Read more: Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidencyMin Aung Hlaing spent a decade jostling with civilian leaders before mounting a 2021 coup, jailing Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and triggering a vicious civil war that is still being fought.
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9 Indonesian fashion labels to know now – modern silhouettes, heritage touches and thoughtful craft
Read more: 9 Indonesian fashion labels to know now – modern silhouettes, heritage touches and thoughtful craftIndonesia is shaping up to be Southeast Asia’s next premier fashion stop, and these thriving local brands are proof.
Thailand
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Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire
Read more: Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after firePATTAYA – A hotel damaged by fire was ordered closed by Pattaya City on Friday for safety pending a comprehensive check by engineers for any damage to the structure.
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Premier backs Privy Council attendance
Read more: Premier backs Privy Council attendanceRecent participation of Privy Council members in a meeting with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is not interference in government affairs, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who accused critics of lacking understanding of state administration.
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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.
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Over 100,000 sign petition opposing Land Bridge project
Read more: Over 100,000 sign petition opposing Land Bridge projectAn online petition launched by environmental group EnLAW has gathered over 100,000 signatures in three days, signalling widespread opposition to the government’s proposed Land Bridge megaproject.
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Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency
Read more: Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidencyMin Aung Hlaing spent a decade jostling with civilian leaders before mounting a 2021 coup, jailing Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and triggering a vicious civil war that is still being fought.
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‘Land Bridge’ hit by land buying claims
Read more: ‘Land Bridge’ hit by land buying claimsThe proposed Land Bridge project is under renewed scrutiny after reports emerged of large-scale land purchases in Ranong before the scheme was approved, fuelling concerns over speculation and potential impacts on local communities.
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Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zoo
Read more: Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zooA woman and a man have been arrested for stealing a Chinese crocodile lizard and a tiger salamander from Pata Zoo, a private zoo in a department store in Bang Phlat district of Bangkok.
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Oil price dip unlikely to help Thai drivers
Read more: Oil price dip unlikely to help Thai driversThe latest dip in global crude prices has eased financial pressure on the Thai Oil Fuel Fund, shifting its role from subsidising diesel prices to collecting contributions from motorists, according to the Energy Policy Planning Office.