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Widow given more time by court to press S$406,000 claim against insurer after husband dies in bicycle fall
SINGAPORE: A widow who sought accidental death benefits from the company that insured her late husband was awarded more time by…
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Travel
How will a new law reduce the impact of airport strikes in France?
The new legislation should improve flight services throughout Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Travel has been plagued by strikes and walkouts over the…
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Spain
Seville proposes ban on ‘obscene’ behaviour of stag and hen parties
The mayor confirmed that those who do not abide by the rules would face a fine. ADVERTISEMENT The Spanish city…
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Europe
France’s Macron promises more referendums to decide on ‘areas of national life’
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would broaden the range of topics that can be voted on in a…
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Spain
Spain’s new animal welfare law explained: what you can and can’t do
From abandonment to a licence to fly, see what pet owners will and won’t be able to do in Spain…
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Travel
UK passes new law to clamp down on ‘cruel’ animal tourism abroad
Campaigners have welcomed the change saying it is a “massive step forward” for the protection of animals used in tourism.…
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Asia
Analysis: Anwar lauded for efforts to split Attorney-General’s dual roles, but urgency needed to show he means business
On Tuesday, his lawyers told the media that Malaysian prosecutors have not appealed against his acquittal in a case of…
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Europe
EU hits Apple, Meta and other tech ‘gatekeepers’ with new regulations
The European Union on Wednesday unveiled the list of digital giants — including Apple, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent…
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Asia
Analysis: Children can sue governments over climate change inaction, but don’t expect boom in Southeast Asia litigation
A CONTENTIOUS PROPOSITION The UN general comment supports a developing trend of growth in climate lawsuits around the world, especially…
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Europe
Notorious French gangster stands trial for helicopter jailbreak
Infamous French criminal Rédoine Faïd, who escaped prison in 2018 aboard a hijacked helicopter in a jailbreak that astonished France,…
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