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Top 5 luxury villas in Phuket and Koh Samui for your next holiday
Ask people to name the most beautiful places in Thailand, and you'll often hear Phuket and Koh Samui being mentioned. Who would disagree? One is renowned for its bustling nightlife, vibrant culture, and lively beach scene, while the other is...
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US-Mexico border robot dogs escalate AI-driven surveillance threat
The US Department of Homeland Security’s announcement last year of deploying “robot dogs” along the US-Mexico border has raised concerns about the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in border security operations. The programme aims to enhance the presence of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reduce human exposure to life-threatening hazards in the harsh Southwest landscape. The growing…
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UK net migration hits record high amid government efforts to reduce arrivals
Net migration to the United Kingdom has reached a record high, as the government grapples with reducing the number of arrivals. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) disclosed that 606,000 people arrived in 2022, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year. In 2015, just before the Brexit referendum, net migration stood at approximately 330,000. Jay Lindop, director of…
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Ukraine counter-offensive targets Zaporizhzhia to regain Sea of Azov access
Ukrainian forces have reportedly launched attacks against Russian troops in the strategic southern Zaporizhzhia region, according to Russian officials and military bloggers. The Ukrainian military, supported by tanks, artillery, and drones, is said to be pushing south of the town of Orikhiv for a second consecutive night. A high-ranking Ukrainian defence official claimed that their enemy was in an “active…
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Teen arrested after serious assault at Devon private school
A violent assault at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon, has left three individuals, including two students, in hospital with serious injuries. Local authorities have assured parents that the incident was isolated and that there is no wider risk to the community. A 16-year-old boy from Tiverton has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Superintendent Antony…
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Mirror newspapers apologise to Nikki Sanderson for hiring private investigators
Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) has issued a court apology to former Coronation Street actress Nikki Sanderson after admitting to using private investigators to obtain stories about her. The publisher’s barrister expressed their “unequivocal apologies” and assured that such actions would not happen again. Sanderson is currently pursuing a High Court case against the newspapers, seeking damages for 37 articles published…
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Osborne’s advisory firm involved in $75bn Activision-Microsoft deal
The advisory firm Robey Warshaw, where former chancellor George Osborne is a partner, has secured a significant role in the US$75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Robey Warshaw, established by British investment bankers Sir Simon Robey and Simon Warshaw, has been enlisted to advise the Call of Duty developer, Activision. Although the firm’s involvement in the takeover has…
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Arrest made after huge fire engulfs historic Newcastle building
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a massive fire that engulfed Henderson Old Hall, a grade II-listed building in Heaton, Newcastle. The structure, which was previously used as student accommodation by Newcastle University, is now vacant. The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) deployed 54 firefighters, 10 fire engines, and two drones to extinguish the blaze.…
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Nurse denies affair amid trial for murdering seven babies at neonatal unit
Lucy Letby, a 33-year-old nurse facing allegations of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder ten more at the Countess of Chester’s Neonatal Unit between June 2015 and June 2016, has denied having an affair with a married colleague following her suspension from work. In June 2016, after two triplet boys died and another boy collapsed, Letby was suspended and…
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Labour frontbencher suspended amid behaviour complaint investigation
Shadow foreign minister Bambos Charalambous has been suspended from the Labour Party following a complaint about his behaviour, according to reports. The Enfield Southgate MP has been “administratively suspended” pending an investigation, which means he has lost the whip and will now sit in the Commons as an independent MP. Charalambous acknowledged the allegation and expressed his intention to cooperate…
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Teen dies of undetected heart condition at West Lothian school
Police Scotland has confirmed that the 14-year-old boy who collapsed on the grounds of St Kentigern’s Academy in West Lothian, Hamdan Aslam, died from natural causes. Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday afternoon, and Hamdan was rushed to the hospital, where he later passed away. A post-mortem examination revealed that the cause of death was natural, and…
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Three seriously injured in assault at £41,325-a-year Devon private school
A serious assault at Blundell’s School, a private institution in Tiverton, Devon, has left two students and another individual with significant injuries. Authorities responded to the incident at approximately 1am on Friday, June 9, after receiving reports of an attack on the school grounds. A 16-year-old boy from Tiverton has been apprehended on suspicion of three counts of causing grievous…
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Umno amends constitution to streamline new membership applications
The Umno Special General Assembly has recently approved amendments to the party constitution, focusing on membership-related matters to simplify the process for new applicants. The amendments encompass three primary clauses, including Clauses 5, 10, and 18, which address membership registration and the Supreme Council’s (MT) responsibilities. Umno permanent chairman Badruddin Amiruldin announced the unanimous approval. Earlier, Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled…
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Malaysia rakes in RM421m from mining royalties, no export duty imposed
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change in Malaysia has revealed that there is no specific agreement in place for the mining industry between the federal government, state governments or mining operators. Despite this, the ministry has expressed its willingness to collaborate and offer advisory services to state governments for the development of the mineral industry. The mineral…
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Two men arrested for trafficking cannabis via taxi and public transport
Two local men have been arrested in Petaling Jaya for their alleged involvement in trafficking four kilograms of cannabis via taxi, e-hailing service, and public transport. The arrests took place on June 6 during two separate raids. The first suspect, a 41-year-old taxi driver believed to be responsible for transporting the drugs in the Kelana Jaya area, was apprehended at…
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GPS open to supporting allies in six Peninsular Malaysia state elections
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Alexander Nanta Linggi has not ruled out the possibility of the party supporting coalition members in the unity government during campaigns in six state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. Although GPS is not directly involved in these polls, Linggi stated that the party would not mind assisting as Sarawak is on friendly terms with the Pakatan…
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Umno urged to rebrand for future relevance and regain public trust
Delegates at the Umno General Assembly 2023 have called for the party to rebrand itself and focus on future goals, rather than dwelling on past achievements. Bukit Gantang division head Mohammad Sollehin Mohamad Tajie emphasised the need for Umno to remain relevant and avoid becoming outdated during a debate session at the assembly. Fairul Nizam Roslan, head of the Alor…
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Jealous Indian man stabs girlfriend 18 times in Malaysian condo
In a tragic incident, an Indian woman was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend in a condominium in Kelana Jaya, Malaysia. The 30-year-old suspect, also an Indian national, was apprehended after being caught trespassing on train tracks by an Express Rail Link (ERL) auxiliary police team. Upon further questioning, he confessed to killing his 40-year-old girlfriend on June 2, suspecting she…
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Sabak Bernam plan attracts RM1.9bn investment for northern Selangor development
The Sabak Bernam Development Area (Sabda) plan has the potential to attract RM1.9 billion in investments for the development of northern Selangor, particularly in the district, according to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. He stated that the six development projects, which cover 1,317 hectares, are expected to create 3,600 high-income jobs for local residents. The projects include the Smart Selangor Agro…
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Rohingya refugees demand repatriation amid food aid cuts in Bangladesh camps
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are calling for repatriation to Myanmar, seeking to escape the dire conditions in the camps where they have resided since fleeing a brutal military crackdown in 2017. Over a million Rohingya live in these camps in southeastern Bangladesh, constituting the largest refugee settlement in the world. The World Food Programme reduced the…
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Everest’s deadliest season blamed on cold weather and inexperienced climbers
Mount Everest has experienced one of its deadliest climbing seasons, with experts attributing the increased danger to extreme weather, safety shortcuts, and inexperienced foreign climbers. As the final search and rescue teams leave the area and Base Camp is dismantled, experienced climbers believe that several of the 17 fatalities and missing persons could have been avoided. “This season was very…
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Messi’s Inter Miami move skyrockets ticket sales and social media
Excitement surrounding Lionel Messi’s potential move to Inter Miami has led to a massive surge in the club’s social media following and ticket sales. The Argentinian football legend’s announcement that he plans to join the Major League Soccer team after leaving Paris Saint-Germain has caused a frenzy among fans. In less than 24 hours following the news, Inter Miami’s Instagram…
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Size matters: Hospital’s warns of penis enlargement dangers after man’s member gets infected
Nakhonping Hospital, situated in the northern province of Chiang Mai, recently issued a warning to men seeking penis enlargement treatments following a distressing incident involving a Burmese man who resorted to using a steel ring in hopes of increasing his size. In a Facebook post shared by the hospital today, it was revealed that a 29 year old Burmese man…
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Tesco reported to watchdog over unclear Clubcard unit pricing
Tesco, one of the UK’s leading supermarkets, has been reported to the competition watchdog by consumer group Which? due to concerns surrounding its Clubcard pricing. The Tesco Clubcard loyalty scheme offers members discounted prices on a range of products. However, Which? argues that the supermarket fails to provide clear unit pricing for these deals, making it difficult for shoppers to…
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Windfall tax suspension possible for energy firms amid falling oil prices
The UK government has declared its intention to suspend the windfall tax on oil and gas companies if prices return to normal levels for a sustained period. This move would reduce the overall tax rate on energy firms from 75% to 40%. The windfall tax was introduced last year to fund a scheme aimed at reducing energy bills for households…
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Labour scales back £28bn green plan, citing economic instability
The Labour Party has scaled back its ambitious £28bn green prosperity plan, attributing the change to increasing interest rates and the economic “damage” caused by the Conservatives. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasised the importance of prioritising “economic stability, financial stability.” Initially, the party had committed to investing £28bn annually to expedite the transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050. However, Reeves…
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Anwar Ibrahim objects to court questioning royal pardon
Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, has opposed an application filed by Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor in the High Court, which seeks to determine several legal questions regarding the royal pardon granted to Anwar five years ago. Anwar asserts that the application, concerning the royal pardon he received from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on May 16, 2018, is beyond…
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Umno Youth submits memorandum to US ambassador over comedian Jocelyn Chia’s remarks
Umno Youth, a Malaysian political organisation, has submitted a memorandum to the US Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian D. McFeeters, protesting against stand-up comedian Jocelyn Chia. The group’s chief, Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, is urging the US government to investigate the incident and take appropriate action. In an official letter to the US ambassador, Dr Akmal stated, “I appreciate your attention…
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Binance.US suspends dollar deposits, braces for fiat withdrawal halt
Crypto exchange Binance.US has announced the suspension of US dollar deposits and the potential halt of fiat dollar withdrawal channels, just days after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao. In response to the regulatory pressure, Binance.US is taking proactive steps to transition to a crypto-only exchange for the time…
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National Highways workers strike for 10% pay rise and improved pensions
In southwest England, Mark Dollar, 50, and three other picketers stood outside the National Highways office, wearing yellow vests emblazoned with “PCS” and “Public and Commercial Services Union”. They were participating in industrial action following a PCS ballot last November, where members across 124 business units, including National Highways, voted in favour of a 10% pay rise, improved pension benefits…
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Thai student jumps off pole after teacher conflict
A Thai male student, 15 years old, jumped off a mobile pole and died the following day. Only days after the student’s involvement in arguments with his teachers, the Thai student death incident occurred. They allegedly compelled him to apologize to them on his knees. The incident took place on June 7 at around 7:20am near a local car care…
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