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Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Hun Sen call
Paetongtarn could be heard calling former Cambodian leader ‘uncle’ and criticising Thai commander in recordingThailand’s constitutional court has suspended the prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while it investigates alleged ethical violations...
Twelve days in Gaza: what happened while the world looked away?
One of the consequences of Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran was a drop-off in attention paid to the war in Gaza, where a terrible humanitarian situation deteriorated even further. This...
Tuesday briefing: How weakened is Iran after Operation Midnight Hammer – and where might it go from here?
In today’s newsletter: With its nuclear capabilities down but not out and domestic support strong, the question is where Iran goes nextGood morning. The term “cakeism” – the false belief...
‘A new wave of repression’: fears for Iran’s political prisoners after Israel war
Families report ‘horrific’ conditions in jails and fear executions may be hastened as part of broader crackdownLife for Reza Khandan has only got worse since Tehran’s Evin prison, where he...
UK court upholds Cayman Islands law legalising same-sex partnerships
Advocates say the move could turn the tide for other British overseas territories battling for LGBTQ+ rightsA court in London has upheld a Cayman Islands law legalising same-sex civil partnerships,...
White House says Canadian PM ‘caved’ to Trump demand to scrap tech tax
Trump officials hail U-turn as Mark Carney says decision to rescind digital services tax means revival of trade talksThe United States has said that Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, “caved”...
Twenty bodies discovered in Sinaloa as Mexican cartel violence surges
Grisly finding comes at end of worst month in war between Sinaloa factions as government tries to stop killingsMexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa, a...
Prada accused of cashing in on Indian culture with Kolhapuri-inspired sandals
Fashion house acknowledges work of traditional artisans after accusations of cultural appropriationPrada has acknowledged that its new leather sandal design was inspired by India’s famous Kolhapuri “chappals” – handcrafted shoes...
Chile communist Jeannette Jara to lead beleaguered ruling coalition at election
Former labor minister, 61, won primary for leftwing parties with over 60% of vote ahead of November electionThe Chilean communist Jeannette Jara, the country’s former labor minister, has won the...
Seoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’
Swarms in South Korean capital trigger heated debate over pest control as experts say rising temperatures partly to blameSeoul residents are grappling with an invasion of so-called “lovebugs” that have...
Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister
Tšolo Thakeli had long campaigned on youth joblessness, but a post questioning Sam Maketane’s promises on work creation landed him in prisonIt took a single video complaining about Lesotho’s unemployment...
‘It’s not Chinese assistance’: Australia accuses China of taking undue credit for aid projects in the Pacific
Minister Pat Conroy says Chinese ‘branding’ of multilateral development projects to bolster its influence in the region is a consistent frustrationBougainville fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now...