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Newcomers Georgia stage historic Euro shock by beating Portugal 2-0
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2024
» GELSENKIRCHEN: Georgia staged the biggest upset in Euro history with a 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday to stride into the knock-out phase of their first major tournament, thanks to an early Khvicha Kvaratskhelia strike and a Georges Mikautadze penalty.
Slovakia happy, braced for tough last-16 game
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2024
» FRANKFURT: Slovakia head coach Francesco Calzona is prepared for a tough Euro 2024 last-16 clash, after his team secured a place in the knockout rounds with a 1-1 draw against Romania on Wednesday.
Julian Assange welcomed home in Australia
Published on 26/06/2024
» CANBERRA - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal that sets him free from a 14-year legal battle.
CEO apologises for deadly Korean factory fire
Published on 25/06/2024
» HWASEONG, South Korea - The CEO of a lithium battery manufacturer apologised on Tuesday following a massive factory fire that killed 23 workers, but said the company had complied with all required safety precautions and training.
Sino-French satellite launched into orbit
Published on 22/06/2024
» SHANGHAI - A satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosions of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday, the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Poland eliminated after slumping to defeat by Austria
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2024
» BERLIN: A superb second-half performance boosted Austria's hopes of making the Euro 2024 knockout stage with a 3-1 win over Poland, who became the first side to be eliminated from the tournament after Friday's late game between Netherlands and France ended in a goalless draw.
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
Published on 21/06/2024
» The government will study the feasibility of raising the level of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% of a building’s usable space to 75%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
Published on 21/06/2024
» A regulation allowing the Revenue Department to collect 7% value-added tax on imported products costing less than 1,500 baht has been published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect on July 5.
Donald Sutherland, star of 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» LOS ANGELES - Donald Sutherland, one of Canada's most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies such as "M*A*S*H," "Klute," "Ordinary People" and "The Hunger Games," has died at the age of 88.
Ukraine summit strives for broad consensus to lean on Russia to end war
Published on 16/06/2024
» BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland - Western powers and other nations sought a consensus on the second day of a summit in Switzerland on Sunday on condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and underscoring the war's human cost.