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Death toll from floods in Thailand reaches 145

The death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has reached at least 145, according to officials

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Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein, seek control of her estate

Lawyers for the sons of Virginia Giuffre, her housekeeper, and her attorney have appeared in an Australian court to seek control of her estate

Millions in China cram for civil service exam and the hope of a job for life

Amid troubled economic times, many in China are shifting back towards the certainty of a career in the public sectorA record number of people are set to take China’s notoriously gruelling national civil service exam this weekend, reflecting the increasing desire of Chinese workers to find employment in the public rather than private sector.Around 3.7 million people have registered for the tests on Saturday and Sunday, which will be the first since the government increased the age limit for certain positions. The age limit for general candidates has increased from 35 to 38, while the age limit for those with postgraduate degrees has been raised from 40 to 43. Continue reading...

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Drone attack on a northern Iraq gas field triggers widespread power outages

Drone attack on a northern Iraq gas field triggers widespread power outages

Military-run Myanmar plays host to goodwill visit by Belarusian leader

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill visit, becoming only the second foreign leader to visit the Southeast Asian country since it came under military rule in 2021