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Bangkok Bar Fire Toll Climbs as Families Demand Answers
The Bangkok bar fire death toll hit 32, with families demanding answers as 24 victims remain in critical condition.

Barnaby Joyce Ignites Christian Nation Identity Fight
Joyce's Christian nation claim turns faith into an identity fight, with census data and First Nations history cutting against his line.

Trump’s FBI Line Deepens Lindsey Graham Death Furor
Trump tried to quiet Graham death rumors, but his FBI line put White House credibility and federal independence on trial.

Alcatraz Boat Fire Call Unravels Into Deadly Bay Sinking
Officials now say no fire was seen. One died, two are missing and 16 were rescued after a pontoon capsized near Alcatraz.

Fugitive's Gunfire Kills US Marshal in Louisiana Raid
Deputy US Marshal Drew Hanson was killed during a Louisiana warrant operation. The fugitive now faces a federal murder charge.

$300K Refund Fight Engulfs Boosie's Trump Pardon Bid
Boosie paid $600,000 for a Trump pardon push that failed. Now he wants $300,000 back, and the access claims are the real fight.

Chipotle Mexico Gamble Draws Fire Before First Bite
Chipotle’s first Mexico outlet lands in Monterrey under ridicule, turning a restaurant opening into a test of culture, branding and pride.

Court Forces Trump Carroll Payment as $5.6M Finally Lands
Trump paid E Jean Carroll $5.62m after failing to delay a civil judgment for sexual abuse and defamation.

Trump White House Renovation Turns Repair Into Power Play
Trump's North Portico repairs have become a fight over taste, security and presidential power at the White House.

Houthi Missile Attack Jolts Saudi Arabia's Quiet Truce
A Houthi missile claim against Saudi Arabia raises fears the dormant Saudi-Houthi front may be reopening after Sanaa airport strikes.

Amazon Steals Walmart’s Basket as Grocery Trips Split
Walmart still owns the grocery run, but Amazon is peeling off planned purchases, weakening the store traffic moat.

£30.5m Penalty Hammers South East Water Over Failures
Ofwat’s £30.5m penalty turns years of outages and customer failures into a governance test for South East Water.