Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death
A court in south-western Japan has sentenced the head of a powerful crime syndicate to death by hanging....
Taliban refuses to extend deadline for US troops to leave Afghanistan
by Dave Sale
The Taliban will not allow the Afghanistan evacuation mission to run beyond an August 31 deadline. Desperate attempts to airlift...
TV fan buys Only Fools and Horses garage door
by Dave Sale
An avid fan of Only Fools and Horses has donated a “significant sum” to charity for a red...
Tourists leaving Phuket for other provinces
by Dave Sale
Thousands of tourists have departed Phuket by land since the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension programme took effect on...
Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards
by Dave Sale
Mastercard is to stop issuing cards with a magnetic strip. By 2033, none of its debit or credit...
Porn star Victoria Paris dead at 60
by Dave Sale
AWARD-winning adult star Victoria Paris died last week at age 60. Paris, who first entered the adult entertainment...
Monks open their doors to those suffering from the pandemic
by Dave Sale
Temples have long served to reinforce strong moral values for society and to be safe refuges in hours...
Policeman found dead with three-year-old son at home
by Dave Sale
Family of a serving police officer found dead alongside his three-year-old son at home have paid tribute. David...
