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Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025

Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Harlequin Ladybird Invasion Threatens UK Native Species

An alarming surge of invasive harlequin ladybirds, originating from Asia, is threatening native UK species. Experts warn of ecological disruption as these aggressive insects outcompete local ladybirds for food and habitat.

AFC Champions League Elite: No Surprises as Giants Dominate

The revamped AFC Champions League Elite's group stage concludes with a familiar narrative: financial powerhouses from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Japan assert their dominance, leaving little room for surprise underdogs in the new format.

Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water

A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.

Asian Community Booms in Mexico City, Up 275%

Mexico's capital is experiencing a remarkable demographic shift, with its Asian population, particularly from China and South Korea, soaring by over 275% in just a decade, reshaping the city's social and culinary fabric.

Killer Asian Hornets Invasion: UK on High Alert

Britain faces a growing threat from invasive Asian hornets as experts warn of potential ecological disaster and public health crisis. Urgent warnings issued to report sightings immediately.

Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty

Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.

Asian Markets Dive Following Fed's Hawkish Stance

Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, plunged sharply after US Federal Reserve signals dashed hopes for imminent interest rate cuts, mirroring a significant sell-off on Wall Street.

Malaysian woman charged over alleged insult to Sultan

A Malaysian woman faces criminal charges after allegedly making an offensive gesture towards the Sultan of Perak's convoy during National Day celebrations, sparking a debate on lèse-majesté laws.

Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers

Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms

Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern

UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears

Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Trump's Tariff Talk Tanks Global Markets

Global financial markets reel as former President Donald Trump floats aggressive 60% tariffs on Chinese goods, sparking fears of a renewed trade war and economic instability.

Nvidia's Market Surge Sends Asian Shares on Mixed Journey

Nvidia's staggering market surge, briefly surpassing Microsoft as the world's most valuable company, triggers a mixed reaction across Asian markets. Discover how the tech titan's performance is reshaping global investment landscapes.

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Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis

Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.

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