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UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers

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LONDON: Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said today (Jan 2), as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security.
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Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 15
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At least 10 dead in Montenegro restaurant shooting
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Two killed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv, Ukraine says
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UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers
Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 15
At least 10 dead in Montenegro restaurant shooting
Two killed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv, Ukraine says
Driver in fatal New Orleans truck ramming may not have acted alone, had ISIS flag
NEW ORLEANS: A U.S. Army veteran with an ISIS flag on his truck swerved around makeshift barriers and plowed into New Orleans’ crowded French Quarter on New Year’s Day, killing at least 10 people, and police were searching for others who may have been involved in placing explosive devices in the area.
Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
LOS ANGELES: At least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said on Wednesday.
Cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein dies aged 79
PARIS: Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as “catwoman” due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.
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Southern Thailand attracts over 150,000 tourists from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia
Philippines records 340 firecracker-related injuries during Xmas, New Year revelries
Prabowo halts rice, salt, sugar and corn imports for 2025
Thai Embassy confirms 2 Thai nationals involved in Jeju Air flight incident
Teen drowns after wave sweeps her away during selfie
LOMBOK: An Indonesian teen drowned after being swept away by a huge wave while taking a selfie at a cliff edge at Semeti Beach, Lombok on Dec 19.
Thai influencer dies after alcohol drinking challenge
KUALA LUMPUR: A young Thai social media influencer tragically died after being paid 30,000 baht to drink a 350ml bottle of whisky in one go, Bangkok Post reported.
Cambodia's opposition politician jailed 2 years for incitement
PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian opposition politician was sentenced on Thursday to two years in jail and banned from elections for inciting social unrest, his lawyer said, the latest in a series of cases that activists say are attempts to silence government critics.