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Trump blasts ‘radical left’ after killing of influencer Charlie Kirk
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» OREM, Utah - US President Donald Trump lashed out at the “radical left” on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States.
Many teens 'exposed to sexual content'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2025
» One in three Thais aged 14–17 has been exposed to nude or sexual content online, a study has found.
Lifetime strategy transforms heart valve disease management
Published on 11/09/2025
» Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent an increasingly significant health concern, especially among individuals under the age of 60. Although CVDs have traditionally been prevalent in older populations due to age-related degeneration, modern lifestyle factors are contributing to earlier onset. Notable risk factors include high-fat diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption, all of which promote the development of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, and hypertension at younger ages. Additionally, congenital abnormalities and post-infectious complications play roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders. According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases, including heart valve disease, constitute the leading cause of global mortality, accounting for more than 20.5 million deaths annually.
Australian authorities investigate influencer over croc wrestling
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the "extremely dangerous and illegal" activity.
After protests oust PM, Nepal stares into political void
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Shaken by deadly protests that ousted its veteran prime minister and set parliament ablaze, Nepal faces the pressing question of who will step into the political void.
Cambodian deputy PM rejects 'debt trap' label for China's Belt and Road Initiative
Published on 11/09/2025
» A high-ranking Cambodian official said on Wednesday that China's Belt and Road Initiative - an infrastructure-focused strategy to accelerate regional trade - has, contrary to claims that the plan creates a "debt trap" for struggling nations, supported his country's economic development.
British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» LONDON - Swimmer Ben Proud, who won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games, a competition where athletes will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: study
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» PARIS - Government-led programmes attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritise society-wide solutions.
Chinese woman’s body found after Pattaya jet ski accident
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2025
» A Chinese man was rescued but his wife was later found dead after the pair fell off their rented jet ski in choppy waters near Koh Lan, off the coast of Pattaya.
Musk's title of richest person challenged by Oracle's Ellison
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» NEW YORK - Billionaire Elon Musk is at risk of losing his title as the world's wealthiest person to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, whose software giant appears poised for massive AI riches through a major deal with OpenAI.