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Japan worker’s pay docked for taking lunch three mins early
Japan worker’s pay docked for taking lunch three mins early
JAPAN: A Japanese city official has been reprimanded and fined for repeatedly leaving his desk during work hours – but only for around three minutes to buy lunch.
Strike a pose: International Yoga Day stretches around world
Strike a pose: International Yoga Day stretches around world
Downward-facing dogs, cobras and warriors sprouted all over Asia today (June 21), as the fourth annual International Yoga Day got under way.
Uruguay, Russia reach World Cup knockout phase
Uruguay, Russia reach World Cup knockout phase
WORLD CUP: Uruguay and host nation Russia progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds yesterday (June 20) as Cristiano Ronaldo took an early lead in the race for the Golden Boot.
Russia beat Egypt to close in on World Cup last 16
Russia beat Egypt to close in on World Cup last 16
WORLD CUP: Host nation Russia planted one foot in the last 16 of the World Cup after a resounding 3-1 win over Egypt this morning despite the return from injury of Mohamed Salah.
US withdraws from ‘cesspool’ UN rights body
US withdraws from ‘cesspool’ UN rights body
UNITED STATES: The United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday (June 19), condemning the “hypocrisy” of its members and its alleged “unrelenting bias” against Israel.
Kane grabs late winner for England, Belgium beat Panama
Kane grabs late winner for England, Belgium beat Panama
WORLD CUP: Harry Kane grabbed a dramatic late winner for England today (June 19), powering home a header in injury time of their World Cup opener after Belgium had earlier swept past Panama.
Mexico stun Germany as Brazil are held at World Cup
Mexico stun Germany as Brazil are held at World Cup
WORLD CUP: Mexico stunned World Cup holders Germany yesterday (June 17), inflicting a 1-0 defeat that throws the Germans’ title defence into disarray as Neymar’s Brazil stuttered to a draw against Switzerland.
Messi misery as Iceland hold Argentina, France down Australia
Messi misery as Iceland hold Argentina, France down Australia
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi fluffed his World Cup lines yesterday (June 16), missing a penalty as Iceland held Argentina to a 1-1 draw after France benefited from the first use of the Video Assistant Referee system in tournament history to grind out a victory over Australia.
The ‘Cat Man’ of Aleppo
The ‘Cat Man’ of Aleppo
SYRIA: At an unlikely cat shelter in rebel-held northern Syria, Mohammed Alaa al-Jaleel gently holds a feline patient on her back as an ultrasound probe is rolled across her pregnant belly.
Reviving a declining industry
Reviving a declining industry
JAPAN: At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce contemporary kimono patterns.
Greek govt faces censure vote, protests over Macedonia deal
Greek govt faces censure vote, protests over Macedonia deal
GREECE: Greece’s leftist-led government was to face a censure vote and protests today (June 16) as it prepares to sign a provisional deal to end a 27-year name row with Macedonia.
Ronaldo hat-trick steals the show as Portugal and Spain draw classic
Ronaldo hat-trick steals the show as Portugal and Spain draw classic
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear that he means business at this World Cup after his stunning hat-trick secured a 3-3 draw here with Spain in a tournament classic and saw him reach another career landmark.
Russia prove doubters wrong – for now
Russia prove doubters wrong – for now
WORLD CUP: Russia have proved the doubters wrong – for the moment.
Deputy police commissioner part of multi-billion-baht Ponzi scheme
Deputy police commissioner part of multi-billion-baht Ponzi scheme
KHON KAEN: The ex-Loei police chief who allegedly tricked almost 200 subordinates out of B229 million is part of a nationwide pyramid scheme handling B5 billion a month, says a deputy regional police chief.
South Korean hiker shares tale of survival in Australia bush
South Korean hiker shares tale of survival in Australia bush
AUSTRALIA: A young South Korean hiker lost in dense Australian bushland for six days without food and in near-freezing temperatures has spoken about how dreams of a warm bed and her parents kept her alive.
World Cup group stage: five potential highlights
World Cup group stage: five potential highlights
WORLD CUP: The World Cup group stage will see 48 games crammed into two weeks. The Phuket News picks out the moments to look out for in Russia:
Anger, grief as London prepares to mark Grenfell fire anniversary
Anger, grief as London prepares to mark Grenfell fire anniversary
UNITED KINGDOM: Anger and impatience for justice mix with raw grief as Britain prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster – the deadliest domestic fire since World War II.
World Cup big guns limber up in Russia as atmosphere builds
World Cup big guns limber up in Russia as atmosphere builds
WORLD CUP: The World Cup big guns limbered up yesterday (June 11) ahead of the tournament opener in Russia while brash underdogs Australia warned Euro 2016 finalists France to brace for an early shock.
Trump, Kim share historic handshake
Trump, Kim share historic handshake
SINGAPORE: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un made history today (June 12), becoming the first sitting US and North Korean leaders to meet and shake hands, as they seek to end a tense decades-old nuclear stand-off.
How the World Cup favourites are shaping up
How the World Cup favourites are shaping up
WORLD CUP: The phoney war is over and most of the big guns have arrived in Russia ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday (June 11). Here The Phuket News takes a look at how the favourites are shaping up.