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2 tourists killed in separate traffic accidents
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 28/01/2026
» PATTAYA/PHUKET: Chinese and Turkish nationals were killed in separate traffic accidents in the tourist destinations early on Wednesday morning.
Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — Atomic scientists set their "Doomsday Clock" on Tuesday closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behaviour by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and artificial intelligence (AI) worries among factors driving risks for global disaster.
ETRO Residences Phuket sets new standards in luxury and price as it smashes island sales records
Published on 28/01/2026
» PHUKET, THAILAND — ETRO Residences Phuket has made a record-breaking debut, setting a new all-time high for residential prices on the island just days after launch. Situated within the prestigious Gardens of Eden development in Bangtao, the ultra-exclusive collection has achieved sales of THB 830,000 (USD 26,350) per square metre — more than four times Phuket’s branded residence average and the highest price ever recorded on the island.
Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» EUROPE - Facing what activists say is a hardening of repression inside Chechnya amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Asil and Aishat, both young women, recently fled their violent families in search of safety.
Whoop device ban at Australian Open raises discontent
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» MELBOURNE — Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning wrist-worn fitness trackers after several players were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
Red levels of PM2.5 cover about one-third of Thailand, including Greater Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» The harmful levels (red levels) of ultrafine dust shrouded about one-third of Thailand on Wednesday morning, including Bangkok and nearby provinces.
Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, target passenger train
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» ODESA (UKRAINE) - Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.
French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» PARIS — A French court Tuesday found a former senator guilty of drugging a woman lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her, and sentenced him to four years in prison, of which 18 months must be behind bars.
Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» TOKYO — Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» LOS ANGELES — Celebrities from movie stars to pop singers are speaking up with calls to action against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after two Americans were shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.