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King Charles leads tributes on VJ Day 80th anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III led commemorations on Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their “courage” as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
New-look Liverpool kick off Premier League season
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» MANCHESTER, England - Reigning champions Liverpool kick off the Premier League season later on Friday with Europe’s richest league strengthened by a remarkable £2-billion ($2.7 billion) spending splurge.
Criticism over host Thailand’s plain banners for Women’s Volleyball Worlds 2025
Published on 15/08/2025
» A controversy has emerged among Thai volleyball fans, questioning the promotional banners for the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship Thailand 2025, which they say do not reflect the image of a host nation. Many of the banners are reported to be simple vinyl signs despite a previously approved government budget of over 1.124 billion baht for hosting the event.
Violent protests rock Serbia in challenge to strongman president
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/08/2025
» BELGRADE — Police fired tear gas to disperse an anti-government rally in Serbia’s capital as President Aleksandar Vucic vowed to put down protests against his rule in the Balkan country.
Bayern's Bundesliga crown up for grabs after rocky summer
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» BERLIN - Pretenders to the crown Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and cup holders Stuttgart are priming themselves for a run at Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title after a frustrating summer transfer window for the Bavarian giants.
Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.
Japan emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» TOKYO - Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.
National Guard deploys 800 personnel for DC mission, says Pentagon
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilised, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Trump to meet Putin in high-stakes Alaska summit
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» ANCHORAGE - United States President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin meet Friday in Alaska in a high-stakes, high-risk summit that could prove decisive for the future of Ukraine.