Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death
Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker deathListen to this articleDingoes have been implicated in the death of a young Canadian woman on the Australian island of K'gari. (Photo: AFP)SYDNEY — Australian authorities have sparked a backlash by killing a group of dingoes linked to the death of a young Canadian woman on an island in the country's east. The euthanisation programme has stirred debate about how to manage the local population of dingoes, a sandy-coloured canine believed to have first arrived in Australia 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. They're just being wild animals, doing wild things," Crowther told Agence France-Presse (AFP). News of the dingoes' euthanisation was "heart-wrenching", he told Australian media, adding however that he recognised it may be necessary for safety because of the pack's behaviour.
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January 28, 2026 18:38 UTC
US ouster of Maduro nightmare scenario for Kim: N. Korean ex-diplomat
US ouster of Maduro nightmare scenario for Kim: N. Korean ex-diplomatListen to this articleLee Il-kyu, a former North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba, who defected to South Korea in November 2023, poses for a photo during an interview with AFP in Seoul. But the ex-diplomat, who defected to the South in November 2023, told AFP that Maduro's ouster will now spark panic among North Korea's security-obsessed leadership. Being denied opportunities after refusing to bribe a superior was the final straw, he told AFP. Cuban authorities would have been obliged to hand him over to North Korea -- a death sentence. Such an outcome would be unthinkable in North Korea.
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January 28, 2026 18:12 UTC
Tiny Caribbean island wins climate change case
The effects of climate change have made life on Bonaire “unbearable”, according to some of its 27,000 residents. (Photo: AFP)THE HAGUE - The Netherlands “insufficiently” protects its tiny Caribbean territory of Bonaire from climate change, a Dutch court ruled on Wednesday in a potentially landmark environmental justice ruling. The government had argued it was an “autonomous task” of the local authorities to develop a plan to counter the ravages of climate change. “Climate change is not a distant threat for us,” Bonaire farmer Onnie Emerenciana told judges. The ICJ opinion, requested by the United Nations, aimed to clarify international law as it relates to climate change.
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January 28, 2026 18:05 UTC
Three Chinese nationals linked to scam gang arrested
Three Chinese nationals linked to scam gang arrestedListen to this articlePolice arrest three Chinese men with alleged links to online scam syndicates in Myanmar during a raid on a room in Chom Thong district, Bangkok on Tuesday. (Photo: Central Investigation Bureau)Three Chinese men suspected of links to online scam syndicates have been arrested in Chom Thong district of Bangkok after they fled Myanmar. Police move in to enter a rented room in Chom Thong district, Bangkok where three Chinese suspects were hiding after fleeing Myanmar. (Photo: Central Investigation Bureau)The CSD’s sub-division 2 had been instructed to track down the suspects.Investigators later confirmed that three men had rented accommodation at a dormitory in Chom Thong district. During questioning, they allegedly admitted they had previously worked for scam syndicates operating in Myanmar.
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January 28, 2026 16:56 UTC
Thailand’s skiing siblings return home for Winter Games
Italy-born Karen and Mark Chanloung prepare for third OlympicsListen to this articleMark and Karen Chanloung are expected to carry Thailand’s flag at the opening ceremony on Feb 6 on behalf of the country’s small group of Winter Games competitors. At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, however, they will be representing Thailand, a tropical nation with little tradition but growing ambitions in winter sport. The cross-country skiing siblings, born to an Italian mother and a Thai father, were raised in Gressoney-La-Trinité in Italy’s Aosta Valley. The siblings are also expected to carry Thailand’s flag at the opening ceremony on Feb 6 on behalf of a small group of competitors. “The Thai winter sports federation is a young organisation working with athletes who start from very basic levels and need years to become internationally competitive,” he said.
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January 28, 2026 16:01 UTC
Thailand’s first UFO festival beaming down to Nakhon Nayok
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching an unconventional tourism initiative for 2026 with Thailand UFO Days, a festival exploring extraterrestrial phenomena at the Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam in Nakhon Nayok province. Beyond Ordinary TourismThe festival represents a bold departure from traditional Thai tourism events, positioning the country as a regional festival hub for specialist interests. Thailand UFO Days caters to diverse groups: science enthusiasts seeking technological explanations, believers in supernatural phenomena, and travellers pursuing unique subculture experiences. What to ExpectThe UFO Days programme blends education and entertainment, delving into unidentified flying objects, space technology and extraterrestrial mysteries. The event marks Thailand’s entry into specialist festival tourism, challenging conventional tourism frameworks while attracting new traveller demographics seeking distinctive perspectives on Thai destinations.
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January 28, 2026 15:46 UTC
Intercultural competency ‘essential’ for success
Intercultural competency should be developed in young people as early as possible in today’s globalised world, according to Derrick Gay, a globally recognised belonging and intercultural strategist. “Intercultural competency is not simply about being surrounded by diversity, it requires intentional learning. His advice for building intercultural competency is that it should be an explicit subject. “Many organisations still mistakenly believe that diversity alone equals intercultural competency. Diversity is only the starting point.”He concluded that intercultural competency must be intentionally developed.
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January 28, 2026 14:31 UTC
ONE Championship: Anatoly Malykhin accuses Reug Reug of ‘hiding’ as rematch uncertainty drags on
Hey Reug Reug – let’s go?”The Russian – who still holds ONE’s middleweight and light heavyweight MMA titles – lost the heavyweight belt to Reug Reug by split decision in November 2024, snapping an unbeaten run that had made him the promotion’s most dominant champion. Anatoly Malykhin congratulates Reug Reug after his split decision win“April 29, Japan – maybe yes, maybe no,” Malykhin said, referring to ONE 175 at Ariake Arena. I’m really eager to get back into the ring.”Asked directly whether he believed Reug Reug fabricated the injuries that ruled him out of the November rematch, Malykhin laughed. Reug Reug and Anatoly Malykhin were set to fight in November 2025 in Tokyo“I think this guy has a great imagination,” he said. Whether Reug Reug answers the call remains to be seen.
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January 28, 2026 14:31 UTC
‘Cloud Dancer’ white making a statement
A month ago, Pantone unveiled its 2026 Colour of the Year: “Cloud Dancer” (Pantone 11-4201). Described as a lofty white, Cloud Dancer emerges as a symbol of serenity, offering space for quiet reflection amid a period of global restlessness. While the weather still carries a chill and winter loosens its grip, traces of a white frost linger through. Cloud Lips2026 has been met with two viral lip trends: a bold lined lip or a misty matte. In my opinion, this lip application would pair perfectly with more natural makeup styles or with a dramatic flair somewhere else, like dark defined eyes.
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January 28, 2026 14:09 UTC
Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘threats’
Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘threats’Listen to this articleA man reads a newspaper with a headline in Persian reading “Iran is ready for a big response”, at a kiosk in Tehran on Jan 27, 2026. Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran in response to the crackdown, while appearing to keep his options open. ‘Reducing escalation’But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “conducting diplomacy through military threat cannot be effective or useful”. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meanwhile held separate calls with both Araghchi and Witkoff, Cairo said. These developments “highlight new dimensions of the continued security crackdown in the aftermath of the protests”.
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January 28, 2026 14:06 UTC
Greenland proud of elite dogsled patrol units
“The reason we use a dog sled, rather than a snowmobile, is that the sled and dogs are durable. And we are very, very far from home.”“A dog sled can break down, but we can repair it. “American presidents come and go, but the Sirius patrol will remain. Around 80 to 100 people apply to join the Sirius patrol each year, with the only prerequisite being completion of Denmark’s basic military training. The Danish military created a permanent dog sled presence in 1950.
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January 28, 2026 14:05 UTC
30 ancient sites damaged during border clashes
(Photo: 10th Regional Fine Arts Office, Nakhon Ratchasima)The Fine Arts Department has found damage to around 30 ancient sites from recent conflicts along the Thai–Cambodian border and has scheduled a meeting on Friday to discuss restoration plans. Among the most severely affected sites is Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin, which dates back to sometime between the 11th to 13th centuries, built in the Khmer style during the Angkorian period. The survey focused on assessing the damage to Prasat Ta Kwai and Prasat Khana, both of which were found to have suffered serious deterioration. Officials and soldiers survey Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin on Jan 25. He said it took about 10 days for Thai forces to seize and secure control of the area around the Ta Kwai ruins during the conflict in December.
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January 28, 2026 13:54 UTC
Police gear up to combat election-related crime
Listen to this articleCampaign signs from various political parties are seen along Phahon Yothin Road in Bangkok. He said the police have been ordered to step up crime suppression efforts between Jan 25 and Jan 31, a seven-day period considered critical in the run-up to polling day. All police units have been tasked with intensifying operations against all forms of crime, with particular focus on influential figures, hired gunmen and war weapons, he said. Election Commission readyIn a related development, Election Commission chairman Narong Klanwarin said election officials nationwide have been instructed to intensify monitoring in the final stretch of the campaign to prevent vote-buying and other electoral violations. Mr Narong said election inspectors, police and rapid-response units have been deployed to ensure a free and fair election.
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January 28, 2026 13:51 UTC
Omura’s whale drowned after separation from mother
No evidence of harm from fishing gear detected on juvenile female found in SatunListen to this articleConservation officials and local residents examine the carcass of a juvenile female Omura’s whale found at Khlong Puyu in Muang district of Satun province. (Photo: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources)A juvenile female Omura’s whale found stranded in Satun province likely became ill and separated from its mother before drowning, with no evidence of harm from fishing gear detected, conservation officials said on Wednesday. Officials from the Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, the Satun Marine Conservation Centre, the local fisheries office, mangrove conservation unit and local residents gathered at the scene to examine the animal. Officials concluded the whale died from drowning, with illness and separation from its mother contributing factors. The Marine Department said the findings would contribute to research and conservation efforts for Omura’s whales in Thai waters.
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January 28, 2026 13:35 UTC
India confirms two Nipah infections
Authorities say nearly 200 contacts of patients traced and all tested negativeListen to this articleHealth workers check equipment at a screening point for passengers arriving from India to monitor for Nipah virus infections at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan. (Photo: Department of Disease Control)NEW DELHI - India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asian nations including Thailand step up scrutiny of air travellers. “Speculative and incorrect figures regarding Nipah virus cases are being circulated,” the Indian ministry warned in a statement that put the tally of infections at two. Thailand has assigned designated parking bays for aircraft arriving from areas with Nipah outbreaks, while passengers must make health declarations before clearing immigration. Malaysia’s health ministry said it was beefing up preparedness via health screening at international ports of entry, especially for arrivals from countries at risk.
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January 28, 2026 11:06 UTC