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The eye-opening science of close encounters with polar bears
AFP, Published on 22/07/2025
» LONGYEARBYEN - It's a pretty risky business trying to take a blood sample from a polar bear -- one of the most dangerous predators on the planet -- on an Arctic ice floe.
Japan PM faces reckoning in upper house election
AFP, Published on 20/07/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a reckoning from voters on Sunday with upper house elections that could end his premiership and see a right-wing populist party make inroads.
ONE Championship: Chihiro Sawada targets Denice Zamboanga title shot in Japan after submission win
Published on 18/07/2025
» Chihiro Sawada has her sights set on a ONE Championship world title shot – and she wants it in her home country.
Ryder Cup places up for grabs at British Open
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» PORTRUSH (UNITED KINGDOM) - The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal Portrush but places in the Ryder Cup up for grabs for US and European players.
Facing down BRICS threat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/07/2025
» After slapping a 36% tariff on Thai exports to the United States, President Donald Trump recently warned BRICS nation members may face an additional 10% tariff, citing what he call their "anti-American policies".
Faced with US heat waves, the Navajo push for power -- and A/C
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» TONALEA (UNITED STATES) - Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty's house -- finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat.
Truck tyre bursts, causing multi-vehicle crash with dozens injured
News, Online Reporters, Published on 12/07/2025
» More than 50 people were injured when a 22-wheeled sand truck's tyre burst and it ploughed into several vehicles near the Suksawat Road expressway exit in Bangkok on Friday night.
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» PARIS - From a hero lapdog Lassie to why tennis stars can't stop pinching Wimbledon towels. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Acer, Butterbear team up for laptop
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/07/2025
» Acer Computer has teamed up with Butterbear, a famous Thai mascot, to launch a limited edition laptop appealing to a younger local audience.
Red Bull sack F1 team chief Horner
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» LONDON - Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull on Wednesday after 20 years as team principal of the Formula One racing outfit.