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"Last generation": How to compensate for air travel: 'Last generation' activists face criticism over Thailand flight They could improve their carbon footprint as ...
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"Last generation": How to compensate for air travel: 'Last generation' activists face criticism over Thailand flight They could improve their carbon footprint as ...
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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla: A coalition of human rights advocates has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, as they prepare to set sail ...
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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University
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Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand: Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its ...
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Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand
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After an angry outburst in a restaurant: police arrest AfD politician in Thailand
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Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police
  • Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.

  • Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.

  • Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.

  • Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.
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"Man or woman - no matter!": Ex-Playmate is the new Bachelorette: When Stella Tiana Stegmann was named “Playmate of the Year” in “Playboy” in 2020 ...
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Thai divers seek to take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life: Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on Thailand's holiday island of Phuket ...
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Thai divers seek to take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life
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Salmon farm says tuk-tuk trial a success, ordering more: A salmon farm says using electric tuk-tuks on its canals has been so successful ...
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Salmon farm says tuk-tuk trial a success, ordering more
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Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...
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Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide
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FBI questioned AfD politician Krah about payments from sources close to the Kremlin
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New Zealand aircraft maker eyes Thailand as ASEAN service hub: BANGKOK -- New Zealand aircraft maker NZAero will scale up its maintenance and repair operations ...
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New Zealand aircraft maker eyes Thailand as ASEAN service hub
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Diver buys £15 shark from Thai restaurant to stop it being eaten and releases it into ocean
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Diver buys £15 shark from Thai restaurant to stop it being eaten and ...
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Faith Ringgold, whose art made quilts a potent canvas, dies at 93: Ringgold, the pioneering artist and author best known for narrative quilts that interwove art ...
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Faith Ringgold, whose art made quilts a potent canvas, dies at 93
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‘My soul mate’: Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who has died aged 53: Harry Potter star described wife, who founded dwarfism charity Little People UK ...
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Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
  • Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.

  • Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.

  • Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.

  • Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
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“I have no reason to go back”: Many German pensioners prefer to spend their retirement abroad
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“I have no reason to go back”: Many German pensioners prefer to spend ...
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German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference: Police in the German capital, Berlin, have stopped an event expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ...
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German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference
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As Arizona Reinstates 1864 Abortion Ban, Doctors & Organizers Fight Back to Preserve Access
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested during protest in the Netherlands: The climate change activist was detained in the Netherlands amid a protest at The ...
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested during protest in the Netherlands
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
  • The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.

  • Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.

  • Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

  • Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
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US Supreme Court rejects Black Lives Matter activist's appeal over protest incident
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing: The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand ...
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Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing
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Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength': Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military ...
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Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength'
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Innovative prostheses offer hope on Thai-Myanmar border: MAE SOT, Thailand -- In a small workshop in western Thailand, Aung Tin Tun puts the finishing touches to ...
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Innovative prostheses offer hope on Thai-Myanmar border
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Singaporean man suspected of killing woman in Spain appears in court: Reports: SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man appeared in a Spanish court on Friday (Apr 19) ...
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Singaporean man suspected of killing woman in Spain appears in court: ...
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'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist: Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott ...
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'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist
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Cornel West Taps Black Lives Matter Activist Melina Abdullah to Be Running Mate: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has tapped Melina Abdullah to be ...
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Cornel West Taps Black Lives Matter Activist Melina Abdullah to Be Running ...
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KHAFRA KAMBON ON AFRIICAN EMANCIPATION DAY: Khafra Kambon, Director of Regional and Pan-African Affairs of the Emancipation Support Committee joins us.
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KHAFRA KAMBON ON AFRIICAN EMANCIPATION DAY
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How I handled my nerves about travelling in a body that's different to other people's
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Rare ‘ghost shark’, which hunts in deep ocean, found in Thailand: A new kind of fish, having giant eyes, massive head and feather-like fins has been found off ...
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Rare ‘ghost shark’, which hunts in deep ocean, found in Thailand
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Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in NYC: In the video that went online, Hadad is seen arguing with protesters and then ...
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Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in ...
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Thailand smiles at both Taiwan and China as it courts EV investment: BANGKOK -- Thailand has seen a rise in investment from Taiwan as the Southeast Asian nation ...
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Thailand smiles at both Taiwan and China as it courts EV investment
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Wedding scammer conned guests out of thousands of pounds: Bride Elaine Walker found out just before flying to Thailand that travel had not been booked.
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Wedding scammer conned guests out of thousands of pounds
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In pictures: the Asia Pacific this week: Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun ...
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In pictures: the Asia Pacific this week
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Anti-coup forces claim control of key Myanmar border town: Hundreds of troops reported to have surrendered in ‘major blow’ to generals who seized power in ...
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Anti-coup forces claim control of key Myanmar border town
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F.A.Z. Showdown: Escalation in the Middle East: How hard will Iran hit back?: Criticism of the Israeli army's actions in Gaza is growing. We discuss the ...
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F.A.Z. Showdown: Escalation in the Middle East: How hard will Iran hit ...
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to ...
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to ...
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Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court: Lack of oxygen due to blockage of mouth and nose killed the fashion model ...
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Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court
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WhatsApp lowers minimum age in Europe to 13: Social media giant Meta has lowered the minimum age required to use WhatsApp in Europe to 13 from 16 ...
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WhatsApp lowers minimum age in Europe to 13
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'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist: Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott ...
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'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist
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After ten years behind bars: German pop singer leaves prison in Bali: When Patrick Naumann emigrated to Thailand in 2011 to become a pop singer ...
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After ten years behind bars: German pop singer leaves prison in Bali
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From grooming essentials to jet lag, Dr Musa Mthombeni talks travel like a pro: Offering practical advice for comfortable long-haul flights and combating jet lag ...
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British backpacker found dead after going missing in Koh Tao, Thailand: The tourist, thought to be a 31-year-old teacher, went missing on Koh Tao.
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British backpacker found dead after going missing in Koh Tao, Thailand
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Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill: The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from LGBTQ community ...
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Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill
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Thailand leads push for six-nation visa to attract more tourists: The plan is meant to ensure seamless mobility for travelers among neighboring countries.
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Thailand leads push for six-nation visa to attract more tourists
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From Bangkok in Thailand, to Bali in Indonesia, to Boracay in the Philippines on a single visa? Unified ASEAN visa similar to Schengen in the works
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Quick Glance: Unified ASEAN Visa Resembling Schengen in Progress
  • Various names have been proposed for the ASEAN visa to enhance travel trade.

  • The idea of a unified ASEAN visa has been around for decades and is gaining regional support.

  • Initially, six geographically contiguous countries would be covered, with Thailand taking the lead.

  • Challenges such as different immigration apparatuses and security concerns hinder the visa's realization.
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Solo traveler shares 5 biggest mistakes traveling in Southeast Asia: The author has traveled solo to nine countries in SEA: Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia ...
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Solo traveler shares 5 biggest mistakes traveling in Southeast Asia
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Bremen: Activists block Mercedes plant - railroad line temporarily closed: A group of climate activists caused a police operation in Bremen on Monday morning ...
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Bremen: Activists block Mercedes plant - railroad line temporarily closed
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Baby food in developing countries: Nestlé gives sugar to poor babies: In developing countries, Nestlé often adds sugar to infant formula. This is bad for your ...
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Baby food in developing countries: Nestlé gives sugar to poor babies
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Thailand expects over 10 million tourists from Asean this year: BANGKOK: Thailand is expecting to welcome more than 10 million tourists from Asean countries this ...
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Thailand expects over 10 million tourists from Asean this year
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Two detained in Poland suspected of Navalny ally attack in Lithuania: Two suspects were detained in Poland on Friday on suspicion of having attacked Russian ...
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Two detained in Poland suspected of Navalny ally attack in Lithuania
Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
  • Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.

  • Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.

  • The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.

  • Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
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Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds: Activists have challenged Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration to ensure ...
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Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
  • The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

  • Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

  • Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

  • A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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Blocks in Vienna: Climate activists block commuter routes in early morning traffic - Vienna
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Blocks in Vienna: Climate activists block commuter routes in early morning ...