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Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested in UK

06-08-2025 LONDON: Police in the United Kingdom have arrested the anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant activist Tommy Robinson on suspicion of assault, following an attack last month at London’s St Pancras station. The far-right campaigner, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested at about 6.30pm (17:30 GMT) on Monday evening at …

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Thailand’s soaring captive lion population

05-08-2025 BANGKOK: Behind a car repair business on an unremarkable Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: Two lions and a 200kg (440lb) lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George”. Lion ownership is legal in Thailand, and Tharnuwarht Plengkemratch is an enthusiastic advocate, posting updates on his …

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Texas Democrats flee state to block redistricting

05-08-2025 WASHINGTON/ HOUSTON: Democratic state lawmakers have fled Texas to try to stop a vote on a new congressional map that would heavily favor Republicans. The proposed redistricting, unveiled by Texas’s majority Republicans last week and backed by President Donald Trump would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US …

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Netanyahu asks Red Cross to help hostages in Gaza

05-08-2025 JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of not wanting a ceasefire deal and requested that the International Red Cross bring food and medical care to hostages held in Gaza, after public fury ignited over propaganda videos showing two emaciated Israeli captives. Tens of thousands of protestors …

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