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Starmer says UK govt 'united', pressing on amid Epstein fallout
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» LONDON - A defiant British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to move on Tuesday from fevered speculation about his future after fighting off strident calls to resign over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Starmer vows to remain as UK PM amid Epstein fallout
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay on as Britain's leader Monday, as another top aide quit and he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
ONE Championship: Yod-IQ thanks Chatri for criticism as head-kick KO earns US$100,000 contract
Nick Atkin, Published on 23/12/2025
» Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri says the public criticism from ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong helped fuel the performance that finally earned him a full-time US$100,000 contract.
ONE Championship: Tawanchai vows return after successful surgery, eyes comeback in 7–12 months
Nick Atkin, Published on 21/12/2025
» Tawanchai PK Saenchai has vowed to return to the ring after confirming he will need up to a year to recover from the serious leg injury he suffered at ONE Friday Fights 137.
Australian PM says 'Islamic State ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» SYDNEY — A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.
Asian aviation set to surge in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Asia-Pacific aviation is expected to keep growing next year driven by robust demand, while airlines want eased regulations to help an industry encountering supply chain constraints and geopolitical challenges, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/11/2025
» Phuket's high-end villa and condo markets remain robust, supported by steady demand from foreign buyers, particularly long-stay travellers and remote workers, despite a slowdown in tourism.
The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
Familiar foes face off in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» LONDON - The Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend, with four clashes between old rivals.
Hong Kong arrivals surge 12%, post-Covid high of 5 million visitors in August
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/09/2025
» Hong Kong's visitor numbers remain on track for a 12% increase, with August reaching a post-Covid record high, according to the city's tourism chief.