Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Thailand's jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be released early from prison next month, the corrections department said on Wednesday.
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Welsh rugby great North to hang up his boots
Welsh rugby icon George North said he will retire from the sport at the end of the season, having "been able to live out my childhood dream".
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Much-needed rains revive Iraq's fabled Mesopotamian Marshes
A fishing boat glides quietly across the waters of Iraq's southern marshes, sending gentle ripples shimmering over the once-parched wetlands, now revived by long-awaited rains.
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French teen in straw licking case allowed to leave Singapore
A French teen facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw licking stunt was granted permission on Wednesday to leave the country for three weeks on pledges to return.
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EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the Kremlin of cutting Russians off from the internet to hide worsening economic conditions in the country as sanctions over the Ukraine war bite.
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South Korean court hikes ex-president's sentence for obstructing justice
A South Korean appeals court increased the sentence of jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday to seven years for obstructing justice, up from five years.
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Adidas reports higher profits but warns of 'volatile' climate
German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday reported strong growth in quarterly profits as sales rose in key markets, but warned of a "very volatile" and highly competitive retail environment.
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TotalEnergies first-quarter profits surge amid Middle East war
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday net profit rose 51 percent in the first quarter to $5.8 billion, boosted by higher oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East.
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Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure designed to pave the way for "structural reforms".
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EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram
The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine.
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