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Do foreigners get free healthcare in Thailand?
Thailand’s healthcare system is well-regarded across Southeast Asia, with options ranging from public hospitals to world-class private facilities. But when it comes to foreign residents or tourists, healthcare access isn’t as straightforward. So, do foreigners get free healthcare in Thailand?...
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Canadian judge quits over misconduct claims from Arizona resort incident
A Canadian Supreme Court justice has resigned from his position following allegations of misconduct, according to the Canadian Justice Council. Justice Russel Brown was accused of being involved in a drunken altercation at an Arizona resort in January, where he allegedly harassed a female guest. Brown, who has denied the allegations, has been on leave since February. The retirement concludes…
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Biden undergoes root canal, postpones meeting with Nato Secretary General
US President Joe Biden, 80 years old, is set to undergo a root canal procedure at the White House following complaints of dental pain. On Sunday, White House physician Dr Kevin O’Connor examined Biden and conducted an initial root canal procedure after X-rays were taken. The president continued to experience pain on Monday, leading to the decision to complete the…
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I-95 collapse: Body found, Philadelphia motorway repairs to take months
A body has been recovered from the wreckage of a section of the I-95 motorway in Philadelphia, which collapsed following a petrol lorry fire on Sunday, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The identity of the body, handed over to the Philadelphia County Medical Examiner on Monday, remains unknown. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a state of emergency to speed…
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JP Morgan to pay $290m in Epstein lawsuit settlement
JP Morgan is set to pay approximately US$290m to settle a lawsuit involving alleged victims of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bank’s lawyers stated that the settlement was in the best interests of all parties, particularly the survivors who suffered from Epstein’s appalling abuse. The lawsuit claimed that JP Morgan, the largest US bank, overlooked red flags about…
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Wedding guests killed in Hunter Valley bus crash, driver charged
A tragic accident in the Hunter Valley wine region, north of Sydney, has left at least ten people dead and 15 others hospitalised. The victims were returning from a wedding celebration at a winery on Sunday night when their bus overturned near the town of Greta. Authorities have charged the 58-year-old driver with ten counts of dangerous driving resulting in…
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Ukraine aims to sever Russia-Crimea link, faces fortified defences
Ukrainian forces are determined to drive out the Russian army from their land, focusing on the strategic area between the city of Zaporizhzhia and the Sea of Azov. This “land corridor” connects Russia to the illegally annexed Crimea, and if Ukraine can successfully split it, it would cut off Russian troops in the west and make it difficult to resupply…
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Ex-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86, national mourning declared
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who held office four times despite numerous scandals, has passed away at the age of 86. He was being treated at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan for a lung infection related to leukaemia. Italy’s defence minister announced that Berlusconi’s death leaves a “huge void” in the country, with a national day of mourning…
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Heathrow security strike postponed amid new pay deal offer
Heathrow airport security workers have postponed their initial two days of strike action, set for June 24 and 25, after being presented with an enhanced pay offer. Over 2,000 staff members agreed to delay the industrial action while Unite, the union representing them, holds a vote on the new pay deal in the coming days. If the proposal is rejected,…
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Sunak and Johnson clash over blocked peerage nominations amid resignations
A heated exchange has unfolded between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson regarding the latter’s attempt to award peerages to several close allies. Sunak accused his predecessor of requesting him to “overrule” the vetting advice on his House of Lords nominations. In response, Johnson accused Sunak of “talking rubbish.” The House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) disclosed that it had rejected…
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Stoke-on-Trent community mourns siblings’ tragic deaths, woman arrested
The tragic deaths of two young siblings in Stoke-on-Trent have left their community in shock. 11-year-old Ethan John and his seven-year-old sister Elizabeth were found unresponsive with severe injuries in a house on Flax Street. A woman, 49 years old and known to the children, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The police initially responded to a stabbing incident…
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Manchester City fans celebrate treble win in rain-soaked parade
Manchester City supporters came together in droves to revel in their team’s remarkable Treble achievement, as an open-top bus parade made its way through the city. Fans set off blue flares and tossed inflatable bananas into the air, while several players removed their shirts in the pouring rain. Manager Pep Guardiola enjoyed a cigar as fans scaled lamp-posts. Despite delays…
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Elderly man investigated for fatally shooting British girl, 11, in France
A 71-year-old man, Dirk Raats, is being investigated for murder after the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old British girl, Solaine Thornton, in France. The incident took place on Saturday evening while Solaine was playing on a swing in her garden. Raats, a neighbour, reportedly opened fire through a hedge after approaching within 10m of the girl’s father. The suspect had…
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Bath stabbing: 16-year-old Mikey Roynon identified as victim
Police have identified the 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in Bath on Saturday as Mikey Roynon from Kingswood. Emergency services discovered the teenager at an address on Eastfield Avenue, where he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination revealed that he succumbed to a single stab wound. Eight teenagers, who were arrested on a bus within 30 minutes of the…
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Teen charged with attempted murder in Devon private school assaults
A teenager has been charged with multiple offences, including two counts of attempted murder, following alleged assaults at a private school in Devon. The 16-year-old, who cannot be identified due to his age, appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court, where he was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent against a school staff member, Henry Roffe-Silvester. During the hearing, the…
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Manchester City celebrate historic Treble despite heavy rain
Thousands of fans gathered in Manchester city centre to celebrate Manchester City’s historic Treble-winning season, despite heavy rain. The team secured their first-ever Champions League title on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul, adding to their Premier League and FA Cup triumphs earlier in the season. This achievement makes them the first English club to win…
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Groom caught at 121mph on M4 with illegal tyre en route to wedding
A groom on his way to his wedding faced an unexpected delay when he was stopped by police for driving at 121mph on the M4 motorway. Wiltshire Police Specialist Ops shared an image on Twitter of the silver BMW alongside a police car and a radar gun showing the speed. The tweet, posted on June 11, stated: “Usually, the bride…
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Stoke siblings found dead in house, woman arrested on murder suspicion
Police have identified the two children found dead at a house in Stoke on Sunday as Elizabeth John and Ethan John. The siblings were discovered unresponsive and with significant injuries at a property on Flax Street. Despite receiving medical attention, both children tragically died at the scene. Ethan was 11 years old, while Elizabeth was just seven years old. Ethan’s…
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MMA urges debate on anti-smoking bill or reinstating nicotine control
The Malaysia Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to either debate the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 in the current parliamentary session or reinstate nicotine as a controlled substance under the Poisons Act 1952. MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai expressed concerns over the government’s decision to refer the Bill to the Parliamentary Special Select…
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JPMorgan to pay $290m in Epstein-linked class-action lawsuit
JPMorgan Chase is set to pay a substantial sum to settle a class-action lawsuit involving a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a joint statement from the bank and the woman’s legal representatives. The proposed settlement would see JPMorgan pay out US$290 million, resolving one claim against the bank in a class-action lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges Epstein…
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EU mulls €1bn Tunisia loan to tackle economy and refugee influx
The European Union is considering a loan of over 1 billion euros to Tunisia, with the majority designated as “macro-financial assistance” aimed at rescuing the nation’s struggling economy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the potential package during her visit to Tunisia, accompanied by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The EU’s efforts…
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Berlusconi dies at 86: Controversial ex-Italian PM leaves mixed legacy
Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s former prime minister who recently passed away at 86 years old, was a controversial figure known for his political career, business empire, and numerous scandals. Throughout his life, he made headlines with his flamboyant personality and memorable quotes. In 2006, Berlusconi claimed to be the “Jesus Christ of politics,” stating that he sacrificed himself for everyone. He…
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Surrey financial analyst jailed for bomb-making and terrorism offences
A 50-year-old financial analyst from Redhill, Surrey, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for terrorism offences after his laptop, containing a self-written manifesto and bomb manuals, was discovered by a computer repair shop. Asad Bhatti, who previously worked as a senior financial analyst for Legal and General, had also rented a storage unit where chemicals, circuitry, a homemade…
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Met Police spends £4.5m tackling daily Just Stop Oil protests
The Metropolitan Police has spent over £4.5m in the past six weeks dealing with Just Stop Oil (JSO) protests, which have been occurring daily since April 24. The demonstrations, part of an ongoing campaign of civil resistance, have disrupted events such as the Chelsea Flower Show, Gallagher Premiership final, and World Snooker Championship. The police force has had to allocate…
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Jodie Comer wins Tony, National Theatre Live sets UK record
Prima Facie star Jodie Comer has claimed the Tony Award for best leading actress, marking her first Broadway role. The National Theatre Live’s cinema version of the play set a new record as the top-grossing event cinema release in the UK and Ireland. Comer described her victory as “surreal” and dedicated it to playwright Suzie Miller, who she said was…
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Heathrow security staff delay strikes as new pay offer considered
Heathrow Airport’s security staff have delayed their planned strikes for next weekend, as Unite, the union representing them, considers a new pay offer. The security personnel at the UK’s largest airport had previously announced an escalation of strike action, with walkouts scheduled for almost every weekend from mid-June until the end of August. The strikes planned for June 24 and…
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National Eisteddfod excludes rapper Sage Todz over bilingual lyrics
The National Eisteddfod, an annual Welsh cultural festival, has defended its decision to exclude rapper Sage Todz from performing due to his bilingual use of Welsh and English lyrics. The festival has maintained a Welsh language-only policy throughout its history. Sage Todz expressed his disappointment on Twitter, stating that there was “too much English” in his songs for the event’s…
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Malaysia’s Parliament debates Human Rights Commission report for first time
For the first time, the Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) was debated by Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Law and Institutional Reform, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, stated that the purpose of the debate was to enable a mature discussion to strengthen human rights protection. Azalina…
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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuit, regrets 15-year relationship
JP Morgan has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a lawsuit involving alleged victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bank’s attorneys stated that the settlement serves the best interests of all parties, particularly the survivors who suffered from Epstein’s horrific abuse. The lawsuit claimed that the largest US bank disregarded warning signs about its client during a 15-year…
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Malaysia studies rail service revamp for enhanced governance and competitiveness
The Malaysian government is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the future direction of multiple rail service operators in the country. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) stated that the study aims to enhance the governance and framework of the existing railway model, covering financial, economic, operational, social, regulatory, and legal aspects. In response to a question posed by Wong…
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Malaysia police seek key witnesses in high-profile drug case
Johor police in Malaysia are currently searching for three local men who are considered crucial witnesses in a drug-related case at the High Court in Muar. The individuals in question are Muhammad Najib Somadin, 32 years old; Muhamad Zaki Johari, 40 years old; and Muhammad Diah Abas, 42 years old. Muhammad Najib’s last known residence was in Taman Cempaka 2,…
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