Thailand
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Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade as experts question a billionaire’s zoo
The discovery of five baby orangutans abandoned on a plantation in eastern India is highlighting the country’s growing role as a destination for trafficked apes
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It’s not just a few bad apples at Reform UK, the whole orchard is rotten - David Behrens
So now we know. It was wrong of us to write off Reform UK as merely a bunch of racists; it’s so much more. It’s also misogynist, amateurish, violent and deeply, disgustingly dishonest. And it’s not just a few bad apples, as its leader tried to kid us – the whole orchard is rotten.
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The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
Andrew Woosnam took millions from his companies before leaving creditors including HMRC out of pocket
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Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health
Some campuses and workplaces are trying to foster more smiling and positivity, and experts say it can go a long way
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Southeast Asia's worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests
Thousands of students have staged days of demonstrations across Indonesia protesting the government’s response to toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities and several other nations in Southeast Asia
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Burnham fails to win over voters in first 100 days, new poll shows
One in three of those who expected the Labour leader to do well as prime minister say they have been disappointed
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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EU planned to scrap clock changes. Why are they still happening?
This Sunday the clocks will be turned back again, even though the EU Parliament set abolition in motion at the end of 2019. Why? #EuropeNews
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How to watch Northern Ireland Open snooker – live stream Alex Higgins Trophy
The race for the Alex Higgins Trophy heats up in Belfast – here's where to watch and stream the action on the green baize
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Inflation and borrowing data illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
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Photos show fire walks and vegetarian meals at the Nine Emperor Gods Festival
Celebrations for the Nine Emperor Gods Festival took place across Southeast Asia, with ritual fire walks, dishes of vegetarian food and the burning of massive joss sticks.
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Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations
Exclusive: James Orr told undercover reporter that party was ‘filling the war chest in anticipation’ of tougher rules
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Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles
Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation
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Beeks sees further growth as AI products gain traction with financial firms
The Renfrew-based technology group reported record revenue of £40m and said demand for its analytics and AI products is exceeding expectations
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Russia to be invited to G20 finance summit in Edinburgh despite European tensions
Last week, the UK Government announced that finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s leading economies will gather in Scotland’s capital.
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
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Cut public spending rather than raising taxes on banks, IMF warns Healey
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering raising the tax on bank profits at the Budget, as a means of dealing with the government’s spending challenges
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Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings
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IMF warns John Healey to consider spending cuts rather than raising bank taxes
The Chancellor is reportedly considering reversing a reduction in the surcharge banks pay on their profits.
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Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.
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Thai cops bust 'audacious' cross-border fiberoptic cable running to Myanmar scam compound — 350-meter, 48-core cable was supplying illegal border casino and a scam center with 6TB of data per day
Authorities found 'two ramshackle homes' using enough data to power a village
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Brit mum jailed for Thai cannabis smuggle after posting on Facebook about 'cut grass'
Comes amid huge increase in people being caught smuggling drugs into the UK
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Middle East and Asian leaders gather in Baku despite disagreements
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.
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Budget will have to reflect ‘tough time’, John Healey warns, as growth slows to 0.1%
The public should be prepared for a tough Budget in two weeks’ time which may not provide Government departments with extra cash to cover pay rises for doctors and nurses, John Healey has indicated.
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IMF-World Bank meetings draw modest protests in Bangkok over growing inequality
Dozens of people have marched in Bangkok, seeking to draw the attention of world financial leaders to poverty, pollution and other grievances during a meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank
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Video. Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism
Video. Hundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role
China’s newly opened joint military airfield in Laos is Beijing’s first overseas facility focused on air power
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How to watch Below Deck season 13 for free — stream the yacht-rockin' reality TV show from anywhere
Captain Kerry and the crew charter their way to Thailand
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How El Niño could spark a worldwide food crisis
Droughts and flooding brought by El Niño threaten crops around the world, raising the risk of increased prices and famines
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Teesside travel agent named best in UK says bucket list trips are booming
Libby Gray of Hays Travel Teesside Park has been named the UK's top travel agent at the Travel Industry Awards.
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What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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The subscription squeeze: How monthly payments became a new cost of living
From Netflix and Spotify to AI tools and cloud storage, subscriptions are becoming a growing part of household budgets despite years of financial pressure
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A truck and a wide-angle: How photographer captured the full scale of Bangkok's floods
As a throng of people waded through a flooded street after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, the moment was captured by Sakchai Lalit, a staff photojournalist based in Thailand who has worked with The Associated Press for 33 years.
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Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure
The London-based firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said its net fees were down 3% for the quarter ending September 30.
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Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last year
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Two Steam games generated $560,000 across 135,000 sales in five years, but the co-creator only took home $15,000 annually, leaving him driving a 2012 Mazda — high Chinese refund rates, Steam's 30% fee, and publisher cuts eat most of the profit
Just like that raccoon washing his cotton candy and watching it melt.
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Myanmar's young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to the army
A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.
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Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal: How the K-pop star faced a race scandal
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.
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Opera adds free travel eSIM to its Android browser — 3GB data perk works across 47 countries with zero payment details required
Opera for Android now comes with eSIM functionality, and it's giving you some data to get started as well.
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'No one ever heard of her': Trump rails against Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump claimed he "should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes" for having "settled 8 wars" as he dismissed Pillay's career in an irate Truth Social post.
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Crook hairdresser's bid to cut Portugese jail term after smuggling 67kg of cannabis
A drug-smuggling County Durham hairdresser stashed more than 67kg of cannabis in his luggage in a bid to clear drug debt.
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US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record
After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln made a stop in Thailand last month on its way back from the Middle East.
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Thousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailors after grueling deployment
Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after fraught stretch at sea that took severe toll
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eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
Is this eSIM worth it? I had to find out
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Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy
Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia
