Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonMohamed Salah applauds as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during Liverpool's Champions League match against GalatasarayLONDON - Mohamed Salah is to leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League champions announced Tuesday ending an "illustrious" nine years on Merseyside. The 33-year-old Egypt forward arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 and has made 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals. "Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season," said a statement on the club's website. Salah was forced off at Anfield last week after scoring in Liverpool's 4-0 victory against Galatasary, which sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite his recent good form, Salah has scored just five Premier League goals this season, compared with 29 in Liverpool's title-winning campaign in 2024/25.
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March 25, 2026 05:51 UTC
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly planThe Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session. At parliament on Monday, the Senate, chaired by First Vice President Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, reviewed a study on the 2017 constitution and possible models for a CDA. The report was prepared by the Senate committee on political development, public participation, human rights, liberties and consumer protection, headed by Sen Noraset Pratchayakorn. Candidates ranked third to fifth in each province would then be pooled and ranked nationwide, with the top 46 added to make 200 candidates. The report also outlined a party-list-style option, under which teams of up to 200 candidates would contest a nationwide election.
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March 25, 2026 05:50 UTC
It's go time: historic Moon mission set for lift-off
The long-delayed NASA mission dubbed Artemis II is slated to lift-off from Florida and venture to Earth's natural satellite as early as April 1. They won't land but are instead on a mission to fly by, much as Apollo 8 did in 1968. The odyssey will mark a series of firsts: the first time a woman, a person of color and a non-American will venture on a Moon mission. It's also the inaugural crewed flight of NASA's new lunar rocket, dubbed SLS. And yet the Artemis 2 mission will not be without risks, even by NASA's own admission.
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March 25, 2026 05:50 UTC
'Hero' Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires
'Hero' Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retiresBear, an Australian Koolie credited with saving over a 100 koalas from bushfires, is retiring. (Photo: AFP)SYDNEY — An Australian dog credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires is retiring after a decade of service. "He literally went from chewing the walls of a Gold Coast apartment to roaming through the Aussie bush on a mission to save our most iconic species," Sharrad said. Bear's skills saved over 100 koalas as the Black Summer bushfires raged across Australia's eastern seaboard from late 2019 to early 2020, razing millions of hectares, destroying thousands of homes and blanketing cities in noxious smoke. The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retires with an extensivelist of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.
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March 25, 2026 05:50 UTC
Art from the ashes
"Blueprint of the Apocalypse" presents a hypothetical scenario of PM2.5 air pollution which is set five generations after an apocalypse. These triangular artworks were painted with house paint because art tube paints are expensive". Kan launched her debut art exhibition at the 2003 Biennale Jogja in Indonesia. Earth was exhibited last year as part of a group exhibition titled "Art on Fire" at Asvin Cultural and Contemporary Art Space in Bangkok. Although she would like art collectors to be interested in her work, she insists that she creates art only to satisfy her own needs.
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March 25, 2026 05:48 UTC
Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthroughA pilot project in Japan is reusing the main ingredient in nappies to make new ones. (Photo: AFP)SHIBUSHI — Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan -- more from seniors than babies -- but a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease of life, one hot mess at a time. The group predicts Japan will throw away 2.6 million tonnes of dirty diapers every year by 2030, up from around 2.2 tonnes in 2020. By that date, the share of dirty diapers in Japanese trash by weight will rise to 7.1% from 5.2% in 2020, the environment ministry said. By 2030, the national government wants at least 100 of more than 1,700 municipalities to start recycling diapers, or at least talk about it.
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March 25, 2026 05:26 UTC
Trump has destroyed Venezuela's socialist ideology: opposition leader
Trump has destroyed Venezuela's socialist ideology: opposition leaderVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says US President Donald Trump has fatally wounded Venezuela's long-running socialist regimeHOUSTON - Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told AFP on Tuesday that her country's formerly all-powerful socialist ideology has been fatally "wounded" by US President Donald Trump. She said she believed that "Venezuelans will freely decide who they want" as leader in the next elections. Trump has said he would like to "get her involved" in Venezuela's political process. Machado said she had spoken with Trump since that visit, but declined to disclose details, saying only that they "discussed all issues affecting Venezuela." Machado said that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have proposed a three-stage transition in Venezuela.
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March 25, 2026 05:06 UTC
Social Security Fund reform 'urgent' as society ages
Social Security Fund reform 'urgent' as society agesPeople's Party (PP) MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat has called for reforms to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to make it more transparent and sustainable, and to allow members to have a say in how the fund is managed. In a recent Facebook post, Mr Nattacha said the social security system covers essential benefits from healthcare to unemployment and old-age pensions, with tens of millions of insured members and assets exceeding 2.3 trillion baht. There are also concerns about inequality in benefits across different categories of insured workers, particularly for Section 40 members who receive fewer benefits than formal workers. "For me, reforming social security is not just about improving bureaucracy, but about securing the future of Thai workers. If we want a fair and stable system, the social security system must be transparent, sustainable and truly belong to its members," Mr Nattacha added.
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March 25, 2026 04:59 UTC
Khon and symphony in the park
Khon-Concert in the Park invites audiences to experience Thailand’s classical Khon masked dance-drama set to orchestral accompaniment in the relaxed greenery of Lumpini Park, Bangkok. Presented by B.Grimm with the Kukrit Institute Performing Arts Centre (KIPAC) and the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO), two additional performances take place at the Lumpini Pavilion on March 22 and 29 at 5.30pm — a final chance to enjoy this distinctive fusion of Thai classical heritage and symphonic music before the rainy season.
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March 25, 2026 04:51 UTC
Bang Pa-in motorway work nearing full completion
Bang Pa-in motorway work nearing full completionThe Department of Highways is accelerating construction of the Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima motorway, with civil works now more than 99% complete and the final two construction sections expected to be finished this year. 6, which stretches 196km from Bang Pa-in to Nakhon Ratchasima, had reached 99.1% for civil works as of February 2026, while system installation stood at 89.1%. Of the project's 40 construction sections, 38 are completed, leaving only two remaining sections now under accelerated construction in Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces. The other unfinished section is Section 21, covering kilometre markers 82–86 across Muak Lek district in Saraburi and Pak Chong district in Nakhon Ratchasima. The nine toll gates are located at Bang Pa-in, Wang Noi, Hin Kong, Saraburi, Kaeng Khoi, Muak Lek, Pak Chong, Sikhiu and Kham Thale Sor.
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March 25, 2026 04:22 UTC
Barbier strikes first on Tour of Thailand
Barbier strikes first on Tour of ThailandPierre Barbier of Malaysia's Terengganu Cycling Team celebrates his victory. French rider Pierre Barbier of Malaysia's Terengganu Cycling Team claimed the yellow jersey after winning the opening stage of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup Tour of Thailand 2026 in Nong Khai on Tuesday. The 108.60km first stage started at HRH Princess Sirindhorn 60th Anniversary Plaza, passed Tha Bo district and finished at Nong Khai Main Stadium. Barbier crossed the line with a time of 2:20.32 hours to finish ahead of Li Ning Star rider Alexander Salby and Osaka Nisu of China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team. Gen Decha Hemkrasi, president of the Thai Cycling Association, hailed Peerapol's impressive performance.
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March 25, 2026 03:35 UTC
New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children
New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering childrenNew Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez filed suit in 2023 against Meta, alleging the company failed to protect children from sexual abuse, online solicitation and human traffickingWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers. The state had sought the maximum $2.2 billion in damages, but the jury awarded a lesser amount of $375 million. The case, tried in a Santa Fe court, is among the first involving social media platforms and child safety to produce a jury verdict. The jury found Meta violated the state's Unfair Practices Act by misleading consumers about the safety of its products for children. A separate jury in California is weighing whether Meta and YouTube should be held liable for harms caused to children on their platforms, including by making them addictive.
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March 25, 2026 01:50 UTC
Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
Sukhothai Public Relations OfficeThe government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned. He compared the current situation with the Russia–Ukraine war, when the government spent about 270 billion baht through a combination of Oil Fuel Fund subsidies and cuts to fuel excise taxes to cap retail prices. Despite market turbulence, authorities have insisted that domestic fuel supplies remain sufficient. The Energy Ministry has maintained that the Oil Fuel Fund is still capable of cushioning price increases, even as global oil prices have surged from around US$90 per barrel (2,930 baht) in recent weeks. Nevertheless, officials acknowledge that domestic retail prices may need to adjust to reflect rising costs.
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March 25, 2026 01:20 UTC
MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday the proposed adjustment would not affect tourism and would help strengthen national security, citing reports of foreign visitors misusing the scheme for purposes other than travelling. He said the ministry has received praise for faster passport processing and expanded service centres nationwide, including assistance for Thais facing lost documents or property. On the Middle East conflict, he said the ministry has prioritised safety and evacuation efforts, with more than 1,000 Thais already assisted. Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Vijavat Isarabhakdi outlined four key policies of people-centred diplomacy: the use of technology, including AI, stronger cooperation networks, and high ethical standards.
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March 25, 2026 01:19 UTC
Haad Thip turns to returnable glass
Haad Thip turns to returnable glassMaj Gen Patchara says Haad Thip aims to increase revenue from returnable glass bottles to 6-7% of total revenue this year. SET-listed Haad Thip Plc, the exclusive bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola in 14 southern provinces, plans to expand its glass-bottled products to mitigate risks from rising plastic pellet prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. In the 2025 financial year, the company's packaging revenue comprised 79% from PET, 16% from cans, 3% from returnable glass bottles (RGB) and non-RGB, and 2% from other sources. Maj Gen Patchara Rattakul, chief executive of the company, said Haad Thip aims to increase revenue from RGB to 6-7% of total revenue this year. "If the company raises product prices at this time, it will impact sales volume," Maj Gen Patchara said.
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March 25, 2026 00:50 UTC