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Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.

BBC News - 5d

Myanmar Refugees’ Dreams of Living in America Dashed by Trump Orders

President Trump’s moves to pause refugee resettlement, freeze foreign aid and suspend funds to promote democracy have added more chaos to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.

The New York Times - 6d

Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile

While supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, both sides can celebrate something worthy: the use of thanakha, a yellowish-white paste made from ...

ABC News - 6d

260 foreigners rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers are being repatriated

Some 260 people believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers are to be repatriated after they were rescued from Myanmar, Thailand’s army said.

NBC News - 4d

A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers

Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appear to gain momentum with a visit by a top Chinese official to the border zone ahead of expected large-scale repatriations of workers in the ...

ABC News - 1d

Vance’s real warning to Europe

Europeans need to reduce their dangerous dependence on an adversarial America

Financial Times - 1d

South Africa Is a Warning

By closing their frontiers to migrants, rich countries risk destabilizing important nations across the globe.

The New York Times - 15h

Warning signs to look for in relationship scams

With Valentine's Day approaching, there's a growing effort to warn people about a devastating scam known as the "relationship investment scam." In 2023 alone, nearly a quarter of all Americans said ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat

Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

An expecting mom's headache was an early warning of an alarming condition

Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.

CBS News - Feb. 8

European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports

Financial Times - Feb. 9

Why does the NFL have a 2-minute warning?

All NFL games have a two-minute warning — but what is it, and why does it exist?

The Hill - Feb. 10

Beware of ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Silicon Valley’s Macho Makeover Was a Warning, Not a Trend

A spate of tech-titan glow-ups has won plaudits from fashion pundits and trend-watchers, but everyone missed that they were dressing for the job they really wanted.

Wired - Feb. 11

Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation

Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

D.C. Plane Crash Happened After Years of Warnings

Concerns that a deadly collision could occur at Reagan National Airport had long been building. But attempts to draw attention to potentially dangerous conditions sometimes went unheeded.

The New York Times - 5d

National retailers warn of higher prices with reciprocal tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that higher prices will soon hit Americans as President Trump signs off on reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. “While we support the ...

The Hill - 5d

Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

BBC News - 4d

Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given

As Democrats ponder how best to position themselves for a looming spending confrontation, they are finding novel ways to put Republicans on the spot.

The New York Times - 4d

Former government ethics director warns of corruption danger

Linsey Davis spoke with David Huitema, the former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, two days after President Trump dismissed him from his role.

ABC News - 4d

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of escalation of war with Russia

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist with a preview of her exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his concern about being cut out ...

NBC News - 2d

US isolation threatens global democracy, warns Major

Sir John says US policy will embolden Russia and China, with gains since the fall of the Soviet Union being reversed.

BBC News - 2d

Kentucky flood warnings extended after deadly storm

Flash flooding warnings have been extended in Kentucky as the state remains on high alert after severe weather turned deadly. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.

CBS News - 1d

Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews

The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks

The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.

Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law

The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.

Wired - Feb. 7

USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn

Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.

NBC News - Feb. 8

Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning

Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."

CBS News - Feb. 8

Drone strikes hit Ukraine as Zelensky warns of Russian army build-up

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research

Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivals

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends

Millions of people relying on USAID face uncertainty amid President Trump's funding freeze.

ABC News - Feb. 9

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'

In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.