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Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK

May 19, 2026 - 12:34pm
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK

May 19, 2026 - 12:34pm
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

May 19, 2026 - 11:43am
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

May 19, 2026 - 11:43am
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

May 19, 2026 - 6:46am
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
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Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

May 19, 2026 - 2:03am
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
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Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

May 19, 2026 - 2:03am
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

May 18, 2026 - 10:41pm
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

May 18, 2026 - 10:41pm
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

May 18, 2026 - 10:41pm
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
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What really holds China and Russia together

May 18, 2026 - 7:06pm
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
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What really holds China and Russia together

May 18, 2026 - 7:06pm
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
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'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian

May 18, 2026 - 6:03pm
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
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'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian

May 18, 2026 - 6:03pm
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

May 18, 2026 - 5:09pm
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

May 18, 2026 - 12:51pm
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

May 18, 2026 - 10:51am
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

May 18, 2026 - 10:51am
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
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Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

May 18, 2026 - 3:03am
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
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Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

May 18, 2026 - 3:03am
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
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