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Sponsored Bangtao, Phuket: The neighbourhood expats and investors are eyeing in 2025
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Police release e-fit of man found dead in Gatwick plane undercarriage
Police have released an e-fit image of a man who was found dead in the undercarriage of an aircraft that arrived at Gatwick Airport from The Gambia on December 7. The unidentified man is believed to be in his 20s or 30s, and authorities are working with the High Commissioner for Gambia, Interpol, and HM Coroner to establish his identity.…
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Labour MP suspended amid multiple harassment allegations, sparking investigation
A Labour MP has filed a complaint against Geraint Davies, who has been suspended over allegations of inappropriate behaviour, according to sources. This marks the second formal complaint received by the Labour party after a woman also contacted the party previously. Davies has been “administratively suspended” from the party pending an investigation into reports of “incredibly serious allegations of completely…
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UK ticket-holder scoops £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot, urges Camelot check
A lucky UK EuroMillions player has become the winner of a staggering £111.7m jackpot, according to Camelot. Ticket holders are encouraged to check their numbers from Friday’s draw to see if they have won the life-changing prize. The winning numbers consist of 03, 12, 15, 25, and 43, while the Lucky Stars are 10 and 11. Andy Carter, the senior…
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Dorset Belle investigated after Bournemouth sea deaths
Investigations are underway into the sightseeing boat at the heart of the inquiry surrounding the tragic deaths of a young girl and a teenager who were recovered from the sea in Bournemouth. The boat has been seized by Dorset Police, following the incident on Wednesday, when a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire and a 17-year-old boy from Southampton lost their lives.…
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Far-left extremist jail term sparks uproar in German politics
A far-left extremist, Lina E, has been handed a five-year and three-month jail sentence for her involvement in violent attacks on neo-Nazis, sparking controversy among German politicians. Lina E, who has been in custody since 2020, was also granted temporary freedom pending an appeal, causing further uproar. Three men convicted alongside her were given jail sentences as well. Left-wing protesters…
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Cosby faces fresh assault lawsuit from ex-Playboy model under new California law
A fresh lawsuit has been filed against Bill Cosby by former Playboy model Victoria Valentino, 80, who claims that the comedian drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1969. The lawsuit comes after Cosby’s release from prison in 2021, when his sexual assault conviction was overturned. Valentino’s suit has been filed under a California law that temporarily lifts the statute of…
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Girl, 8, dies in US border custody after medical care repeatedly denied
An eight-year-old girl suffering from underlying medical conditions passed away in US Border Patrol custody after her requests to be taken to the hospital were repeatedly denied. Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, born in Panama to Honduran parents, was seen by medical staff nine times in three days for fever, flu-like symptoms, and pain. On the day of her death, Alvarez’s…
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Dame Elan Closs Stephens named BBC acting chair after Sharp’s resignation
Dame Elan Closs Stephens has been named the acting chairwoman of the BBC following the resignation of Richard Sharp. Sharp stepped down earlier this year due to breaking rules surrounding his dealings with then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson prior to his appointment. Dame Elan is set to lead the BBC board from June 27 for a 12-month period or until a…
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Johnson bypasses government to provide WhatsApp messages to Covid inquiry
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to provide unredacted WhatsApp messages from May 2021 directly to the Covid inquiry, despite the government’s refusal to do so. The Cabinet Office has initiated a legal challenge against the inquiry’s request for text messages from the former PM and officials, claiming that many of the messages are not pertinent to the investigation. However,…
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Teen jailed for life over plot to stab police and soldiers in UK
A life sentence with a minimum term of six years has been handed to a 19-year-old man for plotting to stab police officers and soldiers. Matthew King, who embraced extreme Islamism during the lockdown, was potentially hours away from executing an attack when authorities apprehended him. King’s mother, who reported her concerns to the police, was commended by the judge.…
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Alison Hammond in tears over Phillip Schofield’s affair fallout
Alison Hammond, a presenter on the popular TV programme This Morning, has become emotional on air while discussing the recent departure of her former colleague Phillip Schofield. Schofield has expressed concerns that his career may be over after admitting to an affair with a younger male coworker. During Friday’s episode, Hammond acknowledged Schofield’s apology and urged the public not to…
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Scotland’s recycling scheme at risk as UK excludes glass bottles
A disagreement over the inclusion of glass bottles in Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers could potentially lead to the scheme’s collapse. The UK government has decided against including glass bottles, causing concerns that the Scottish scheme, originally planned for launch in August 2023, may not proceed. The revised launch date is now set for March next year,…
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Rail union boss claims strikes successful despite ongoing pay dispute
The general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, Mick Lynch, has declared the ongoing rail strikes in the UK a “success,” despite the lack of an agreed pay deal after nearly a year of industrial action. Lynch stated that the strikes, which commenced in June 2022, have successfully prevented management from implementing redundancies and controversial reforms such…
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Teen nearly drowns in beach hole, emergency services urge caution
A teenager narrowly escaped drowning at Exmouth beach in Devon after becoming trapped in a deep hole he had dug in the sand. The incident occurred just after 5pm on Thursday, prompting a significant response from emergency services, including the coastguard, fire, police, and ambulance crews. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reported receiving a call about a “man…
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Galleri blood test detects over 50 cancer types, potentially saving thousands
A groundbreaking blood test, known as the Galleri test, has shown potential in detecting over 50 types of cancer, which could lead to faster diagnoses and potentially save thousands of lives. The University of Oxford led a study involving thousands of NHS patients, revealing promising results in the trial. Out of the 6,238 participants from England and Wales who visited…
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Schofield reveals affair details, suicidal thoughts in interviews
Phillip Schofield, the former TV presenter, has spoken out in two interviews after news surfaced of his relationship with a younger male colleague during his time on This Morning. ITV has initiated an external review to investigate the situation, as Schofield had not disclosed the relationship to his employers, colleagues, or wife. In the interviews, Schofield revealed that he has…
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Finance Ministry revokes Asia Wealth Securities licence for misusing client funds
The Ministry of Finance has withdrawn Asia Wealth Securities‘ (AWS) securities business license following a recommendation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to the unauthorised use of client funds. The SEC discovered that on November 14, AWS had improperly utilised 154 million baht of clients’ funds to buy shares of More Return (MORE) from Thailand Clearing House without…
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Toxic beauty standards: Chinese teen dies after losing 25kg to impress a boy
A Chinese girl, 15 years old, dies after losing 25kg in a quest to win over a boy who preferred thinner women, raising concerns regarding beauty standards in social media. The teenager resorted to extreme methods to lose weight, eventually resulting in her tragic death. The story of Xiaoling (pseudonym), 15 years old, from Tongguan in Guangdong Province, southeast China,…
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3 year old dies in Chinese nursery school while teacher engrossed on phone
A sudden death of a Chinese three year old girl at a nursery school has raised questions about the teacher’s supervision after CCTV footage showed the girl having two seizures while the teacher was focused on her phone. The girl’s family blames her neglect for the tragedy. Local media reports the father of the deceased child filed a complaint, stating…
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Boris Johnson bypasses government, submits unredacted COVID inquiry data
In a recent development, Boris Johnson has decided to provide all available WhatsApp messages and diaries directly to the COVID inquiry, bypassing the government’s legal challenge against the order. Initially, the former prime minister had submitted the information to the Cabinet Office, which refused to comply with the inquiry’s demand for unredacted material. This move by Johnson signifies a departure…
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Labour MPs warned of suspended Geraint Davies’ inappropriate behaviour
Two Labour MPs have revealed they were cautioned about Swansea West MP Geraint Davies during their initial weeks in Westminster. According to the MPs, they were advised by their colleagues to “watch out” for Davies. The Labour Party suspended Davies following Politico news website’s reports of “completely unacceptable behaviour.” The MP faces accusations of subjecting younger female colleagues to unwanted…
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US and Taiwan sign trade deal, sparking warning from China
The United States and Taiwan have signed a trade agreement aimed at deepening economic relations between the two sides, a move that has drawn a warning from Beijing. The US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade seeks to enhance trade by streamlining customs checks, improving regulatory procedures, and establishing anti-corruption measures between the US and Taiwan, which China claims as part…
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Missing dog found in ambulance 50 miles from home after 8 months
A Cocker Spaniel named Jazz, who had been missing for eight months, was discovered 50 miles away from her home in Powys, mid-Wales, inside an ambulance. The dog’s owner, Emma Darling, 45 years old, had been searching tirelessly for her pet since she vanished. Emma had contacted Petlog, the UK’s largest pet microchip database, her local vets, put up posters,…
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Two found dead in Shropshire shed, police treat as unexplained
Two individuals, a man and a woman, were discovered deceased in a shed located in Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. West Mercia Police responded to the scene on Newbrook Drive at approximately 11pm on a recent Thursday night. The authorities have stated that they do not suspect the involvement of any other parties in the incident. West Mercia Police released…
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Eddie Izzard confirms preferred name Suzy and she/her pronouns
Comedian and activist Eddie Izzard has taken to social media to reaffirm her preference for the name “Suzy” and the pronouns “she/her.” Izzard, who has wanted to be called Suzy since the age of 10, expressed that she doesn’t mind being called Eddie and is fine with the pronouns “he/him” as well. The post received an outpouring of support from…
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Mother seeks answers on 6th anniversary of son’s unsolved Liverpool murder
Khadija Sonko, the mother of a young man who was shot dead in Liverpool six years ago, has expressed her desire to confront her son’s killer. Yusuf Sonko, aged 18 at the time, was fatally shot in the head on Tagus Street, Toxteth, around 8.30pm on June 2, 2017. He was only a week away from completing his A-Level exams.…
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Sizzling showdown: Heatwaves turn up the heat on China’s power grids
Southern and eastern China are bracing for ongoing heatwaves, putting pressure on power grids as air-conditioning demand skyrockets in major cities such as Shanghai. Over the next three days, most of southern China is predicted to experience temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, according to national forecasters. The extremely hot weather has been affecting…
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Decorated Australian soldier loses defamation case over war crime allegations
In a historic ruling, an Australian judge has determined that decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith lost a defamation case against three newspapers that accused him of committing war crimes in Afghanistan. The judge found the allegations against the former soldier to be “substantially true,” marking the first time an Australian court has evaluated accusations of war crimes committed by the country’s…
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Phillip Schofield counters allegations in emotional BBC interview
The power of televised testimony is no stranger to Phillip Schofield, who has spent over 40 years eliciting it and specialising in it for the past two decades on This Morning. Schofield also understands the enduring power of tabloids, which is why he agreed to an interview with The Sun and the BBC after a week of frenzied headlines, allegations,…
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Breast cancer survivor feels cast aside amid reconstructive surgery delays
Breast cancer survivor Karen Rogers, 57, from Magor, Monmouthshire, has expressed her frustration after her reconstructive surgery was postponed three times this year. Rogers underwent a mastectomy six years ago and has been waiting for reconstruction ever since. She shared how the delay has impacted her daily life, from her choice of clothing to the way she interacts with others.…
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