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Moment furious farmer sprays slurry on dozens of luxury cars – including Mercedes, Jaguars and BMWs – after they parked illegally in his Lake District field to enjoy the heatwave
Read more: Moment furious farmer sprays slurry on dozens of luxury cars – including Mercedes, Jaguars and BMWs – after they parked illegally in his Lake District field to enjoy the heatwavePhone footage shows at least 20 vehicles, including Mercedes, Jaguars and BMWs, parked on private land near Rydal Water, in the Lake District, Cumbria, covered in muck.
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Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the West
Read more: Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the WestAi Weiwei, who published a new book, “On Censorship,” warned the West is “no longer defending very basic humanity, rationality, human rights, freedom of speech.”
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Bid to host Olympics and Paralympics in north of England in 2040s officially begins
Read more: Bid to host Olympics and Paralympics in north of England in 2040s officially beginsInitial stage will determine costs, benefits and viability of hosting the Games in the north of England
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King Charles ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Read more: King Charles ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse ShowThe service person was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery and fell after exiting the arena
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Cheerful Christian mom is pillar of Florida community and loves going on TV… but she has a childhood secret so evil that she stuttered with shock when confronted with it
Read more: Cheerful Christian mom is pillar of Florida community and loves going on TV… but she has a childhood secret so evil that she stuttered with shock when confronted with itDeidre Ruth is a prominent Christian campaigner for conservative values. But her past is so shocking that she fell speechless when confronted by the Daily Mail.
Asia
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Indonesia mulls airlines’ call for 15% fuel surcharge hike, airfare caps over rising costs amid Middle East war
Read more: Indonesia mulls airlines’ call for 15% fuel surcharge hike, airfare caps over rising costs amid Middle East warThe Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) urged the government to approve the hikes in fuel surcharge for both jet and propeller aircraft.
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Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year break
Read more: Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year breakMore Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during this year’s nine-day Spring Festival holiday starting on Feb 15, one day longer than usual, as they usher in the Year of the Horse.
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How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to a war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizens
Read more: How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to a war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizensThere’s currently a huge online battle between Southeast Asian users and South Korean netizens, with racial comments coming from both camps. And it all started from a K-pop concert in Malaysia.
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Principal dies after Thailand school shooting
Read more: Principal dies after Thailand school shootingSchool director Sasiphat Sinsamosorn died in hospital early on Thursday (Feb 12) after being admitted with gunshot wounds and undergoing surgery.
Thailand
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Charter change efforts falter
Read more: Charter change efforts falterNearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how — or whether — genuine constitutional reform should proceed.
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Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Read more: Industry confidence dips amid energy price fearsThe Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Anutin warns of systemic justice flaws
Read more: Anutin warns of systemic justice flawsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has acknowledged persistent flaws in the justice system, saying billions of baht paid to compensate innocent people should be seen as “a shame” rather than an achievement.
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7-point plan for aviation hub push
Read more: 7-point plan for aviation hub pushDeputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit has unveiled a seven-point policy framework aimed at transforming airspace management and positioning Thailand as a world-class aviation hub, while reducing operational costs for airlines by up to 30%.
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Moody’s upbeat on economy’s strength
Read more: Moody’s upbeat on economy’s strengthMoody’s Ratings has identified Thailand as one of five emerging economies best positioned to withstand global shocks, highlighting stronger policy frameworks and improved resilience over the past five years.
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Indonesia mulls airlines’ call for 15% fuel surcharge hike, airfare caps over rising costs amid Middle East war
Read more: Indonesia mulls airlines’ call for 15% fuel surcharge hike, airfare caps over rising costs amid Middle East warThe Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) urged the government to approve the hikes in fuel surcharge for both jet and propeller aircraft.
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Thailand approves $25-billion investment by TikTok
Read more: Thailand approves $25-billion investment by TikTokThailand has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or US$29 billion, the Board of Investment (BOI) reported on Wednesday.
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Korat revokes 50 fake birth registrations
Read more: Korat revokes 50 fake birth registrationsThe registration status of 50 people in Nakhon Ratchasima has been revoked in a crackdown on a fake birth certificate scandal involving Thai civil servants and Chinese nationals, the Department of Provincial Administration said on Tuesday.
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Coconut water: the natural health drink for Thailand’s brutal heat
Read more: Coconut water: the natural health drink for Thailand’s brutal heatCoconut water is easy to find in Thailand, whether from a fruit stall or in a convenience store. Packed with nutrients, it is the ultimate drink to fight the extreme heat of Thai summer.