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Lip reader reveals what Beatrice and Eugenie discussed at Peter Phillips’ wedding as they made return to the royal fold
Read more: Lip reader reveals what Beatrice and Eugenie discussed at Peter Phillips’ wedding as they made return to the royal foldBeatrice and Eugenie arrived at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, alongside their husbands as well as other members of the Royal Family yesterday.
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‘Rude’ Kim Kardashian blasted over toe-curling encounter with iconic TV reporter at Monaco Grand Prix: ‘Pure arrogance’
Read more: ‘Rude’ Kim Kardashian blasted over toe-curling encounter with iconic TV reporter at Monaco Grand Prix: ‘Pure arrogance’Both Kardashian sisters chose to rudely ignore the reporter, refusing to say a single word to him before they turned to their entourage in a bid to seemingly get him moved away.
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Stop forcing terminally ill benefit claimants to prove illness, leading charities urge
Read more: Stop forcing terminally ill benefit claimants to prove illness, leading charities urgeExclusive: The current system is ‘simply wrong’, more than 30 organisations write
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Backlash at selfish Hampstead Heath swimmers grows after three days of splashing, throwing balls and taking dogs for a dip at bird paradise pond during nesting season
Read more: Backlash at selfish Hampstead Heath swimmers grows after three days of splashing, throwing balls and taking dogs for a dip at bird paradise pond during nesting seasonHundreds of revellers descended upon the Model Boating Pond in north London on Wednesday, which is supposed to be a ‘no swimming zone’ and safe haven for nesting birds.
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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.
Asia
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Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders
Read more: Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leadersTop leader To Lam, who was reaffirmed as the party’s general secretary in January, is also widely expected to become president.
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Amnesty International decries alleged police killing of boy, 14, in Indonesia’s Maluku
Read more: Amnesty International decries alleged police killing of boy, 14, in Indonesia’s MalukuArianto Tawakal’s family denied allegations that the 14-year-old was involved in illegal street racing when he was struck with a helmet by a police officer while riding his motorcycle.
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South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
Read more: South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islandsIn a statement on Sunday (Feb 22), South Korea’s foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan’s Shimane prefecture and urged Japan to abolish the ceremony immediately.
Thailand
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Blue regime debate ignites
Read more: Blue regime debate ignitesThe political landscape has proceeded to a new phase of debate following accusations by opposition leaders that the country is now operating under what they describe as the “blue regime”.
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Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: Forbes
Read more: Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: ForbesChiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
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Chadchart exit may trigger vote
Read more: Chadchart exit may trigger voteIf Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt resigns from office, a new gubernatorial election must be held within 60 days, says the Bangkok Election Commission.
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Concerns over Land Bridge grow
Read more: Concerns over Land Bridge growThe proposed Land Bridge project has returned to the centre of national debate, with supporters hailing it as a potential economic game-changer and critics warning it could become one of Thailand’s costliest and most environmentally damaging gambles.
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Maker of diluted cat medicines busted
Read more: Maker of diluted cat medicines bustedPolice have shut down an illegal cat medicine factory in Samut Prakan for importing unlicensed drugs and mixing them with water and flour to boost profits before selling them online, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Saturday.
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Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders
Read more: Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leadersTop leader To Lam, who was reaffirmed as the party’s general secretary in January, is also widely expected to become president.
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E-commerce platforms defend rising fees
Read more: E-commerce platforms defend rising feesThe Thai Digital Platform Trade Association (TDPA) has defended rising marketplace commission fees and platform business practices amid mounting complaints from online merchants over higher charges, growing competition from imported goods and concerns over platform dominance.
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Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis
Read more: Govt tightens sales rules for cannabisThe Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has tightened controls on cannabis sales following new ministerial regulations restricting cannabis use strictly to medical purposes.
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Navy pushes new frigate plan
Read more: Navy pushes new frigate planThe Royal Thai Navy has defended its plan to procure a second frigate after funding for the vessel was removed from the proposed 2027 fiscal budget, insisting the service still lacks sufficient combat capability to carry out its maritime missions.