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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 July 2025
Father and Son Assault 61-Year-Old Man in Chanthaburi Market Dispute Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A shocking incident in Chanthaburi has left a 61-year-old man critically injured after being violently attacked by a father and son near a local market. The victim, Mr. Atchaya Sianglert, suffered multiple facial injuries and required emergency surgery. His daughter is calling for swift legal action against the assailants. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365411-father-and-son-assault-61-year-old-man-in-chanthaburi-market-dispute/ -
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UK Three Lucy Letby hospital bosses arrested over ‘manslaughter’
Three former senior officials from the Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as police widen their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crimes of convicted child killer Lucy Letby. Letby, a former neonatal nurse now serving 15 whole life sentences, was found guilty last year of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill seven others during a horrific spree between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Chester hospital. Her conviction prompted a far-reaching investigation, not just into her actions, but also into the hospital leadership’s response to the alarming rise in infant deaths during that period. Lucy Letby being arrested 3rd July 2018 Cheshire Constabulary confirmed on Tuesday that three individuals who held senior leadership positions at the Countess of Chester Hospital during the time of Letby’s offences were arrested on Monday, June 30. They were all taken into custody on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and have since been released on bail while the investigation continues. Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, the senior investigating officer for Operation Duet, offered details on the direction of the ongoing probe. “In October 2023 following the lengthy trial and subsequent conviction of Lucy Letby, Cheshire Constabulary launched an investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital (CoCH). This focuses on senior leadership and their decision-making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities,” he said. The scope of the investigation broadened earlier this year. “In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter,” Hughes explained. “This is a separate offence to corporate manslaughter and focuses on the grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals. It is important to note that this does not impact on the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple offences of murder and attempted murder.” Addressing the latest developments, Hughes confirmed, “As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30 June three individuals who were part of the senior leadership team at the CoCH in 2015–2016, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. All three have subsequently been bailed pending further enquiries.” He added that the twin investigations — one into corporate manslaughter and the other into gross negligence manslaughter — remain ongoing. “There are no set timescales for these,” he said. Hughes also emphasized that police inquiries are not limited to the Chester hospital. “Our investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital between the period of 2012 to 2016 is also ongoing.” The arrests mark a significant escalation in the search for accountability surrounding one of the most harrowing criminal cases in recent British history. While Lucy Letby faces life in prison without the possibility of release, investigators are now probing whether systemic failures and leadership decisions at the hospital may have contributed to the tragic loss of life — and whether those in charge at the time should also be held criminally responsible. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Independent 2025-07-02 -
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USA Trump Fires Warning Shot at Musk Over Government Subsidies: “Maybe DOGE Should Take a Look”
Trump Fires Warning Shot at Musk Over Government Subsidies: “Maybe DOGE Should Take a Look” Donald Trump has launched a scathing rebuke of former ally Elon Musk, threatening to deploy the very agency Musk once led—DOGE—against him in a fiery tirade about government subsidies and the electric vehicle mandate. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday morning, Trump accused Musk of benefiting more from taxpayer money than any other individual in history, warning that without those subsidies, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO might be forced to shut down operations and “head back home to South Africa.” “Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly Endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate,” Trump wrote. “It is ridiculous, and was always a major part of my campaign. Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one.” Trump’s comments come amid escalating tensions between the two men, which reportedly erupted over Trump’s latest legislative cornerstone — a massive federal spending package dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The president doubled down on his criticism, linking Musk’s success directly to federal support. “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,” Trump continued. “No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE.” The most pointed threat came next, as Trump invoked DOGE — the Department of Government Expenditures, a controversial agency founded during his first term and formerly led by Musk himself — to investigate the billions in government assistance granted to Musk’s companies. “Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!” Trump declared. Musk, 54, has not remained silent in the face of Trump’s criticism. Over the weekend, the billionaire unleashed a flurry of posts on X condemning Trump’s bill as a betrayal of American innovation. “The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!” Musk posted on Saturday. “Utterly insane and destructive. It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future.” Musk continued his barrage into Monday, blasting lawmakers who supported the legislation despite running on promises of fiscal conservatism. “They should hang their heads in shame!” he wrote. “And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.” The SpaceX and Tesla chief even suggested that the nation had effectively become a “one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!” and reiterated his call for a new political movement that truly supports innovation. Sources close to both men say the fallout is recent but intense. Musk resigned from his post as DOGE director on May 29, just 130 days into Trump’s second term. Though Musk later issued a private apology for endorsing Trump’s impeachment during a peak in their dispute, Trump has hinted that reconciliation might still be on the table. For now, though, the battle lines are drawn — and DOGE, once Musk’s brainchild, may soon be weaponized against him. Adapted by ASEAN Now from NYP 2025-07-02 -
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UK Noel Gallagher Slams Glastonbury as ‘Woke’ and ‘Virtue-Signalling’
Noel Gallagher Slams Glastonbury as ‘Woke’ and ‘Virtue-Signalling’ Amid Political Controversies Oasis legend Noel Gallagher has criticised the Glastonbury Festival, calling it “woke” and “preachy” in a candid podcast interview recorded ahead of this year’s event. Speaking with podcaster Matt Morgan, Gallagher expressed frustration with what he sees as increasing political posturing on the festival’s stages. “It’s getting a bit woke now, that place, and a bit kind of preachy and a bit virtue-signalling,” said Gallagher, who last performed at Worthy Farm in 2022 with his band Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Despite his long-standing ties to the festival, he made it clear he’s uncomfortable with what he perceives as its growing political focus. “I don’t like it in music – little fking idiots waving flags around and making political statements and bands taking the stage and saying, ‘Hey guys, isn’t war terrible, yeah? Let’s all boo war. Fk the Tories man,’ and all that,” he said. “It’s like, look – play your f**king tunes and get off.” Gallagher also questioned the effectiveness of politically charged moments during music performances, arguing that festival-goers are already well-informed about global events. “Let’s just say, for instance, the world is in a bit of a fked up place … what’s all the kids in a field at Glastonbury going to do about it? Everybody knows what’s going on in the fking world, you’ve got a phone in your pocket that tells you anyway. What is the point of virtue-signalling?” He further added, “Donate all your money to the cause – that’s it, stop yapping about it.” His comments resurfaced just as political controversies emerged onstage at this year’s Glastonbury. Punk duo Bob Vylan led a chant of “death, death to the IDF” during their Saturday performance on the West Holts Stage. The chant was widely condemned and is now the subject of a police investigation. Irish rap group Kneecap also made headlines after they led the crowd in chanting “f*** Keir Starmer,” referencing the UK Labour Party leader. The festival has since tried to distance itself from the more inflammatory rhetoric. In an official statement, Glastonbury organisers said: “With almost 4,000 performances at Glastonbury 2025, there will inevitably be artists and speakers appearing on our stages whose views we do not share, and a performer's presence here should never be seen as a tacit endorsement of their opinions and beliefs.” They added: “However, we are appalled by the statements made from the West Holts stage by Bob Vylan yesterday. Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the Festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence.” While Glastonbury has a long tradition of aligning with progressive causes, dating back more than fifty years, Gallagher’s critique taps into a growing backlash from parts of the music community who feel that art and activism are becoming too closely entwined. For Gallagher, the message was clear: “Play your music and leave the preaching out of it.” Adapted by ASEAN Now from Manchester Evening News 2025-07-02 -
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USA Lancet Study: Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts Could Result in Millions of Preventable Deaths
Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts Could Result in Millions of Preventable Deaths by 2030, Lancet Warns The sweeping cuts to U.S. foreign aid initiated under Donald Trump’s administration could lead to over 14 million preventable deaths by 2030, according to a major new study published in The Lancet. The report, released as global leaders gather for a major United Nations aid conference in Seville, paints a grim picture of the human cost of the funding rollback, warning that children will be disproportionately affected. The research, which analyzed health data across 133 countries, found that nearly one-third of the anticipated deaths would occur among children under five. “The resulting shock would be comparable in scale to a global pandemic or a major armed conflict,” said Davide Rasella, one of the study’s co-authors and a researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health. He added, “The funding cuts risk abruptly halting – and even reversing – two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations.” The cuts come in the wake of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, led in part by a cost-cutting initiative previously spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk. In March, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that over 80% of the programs at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) had been terminated. USAID has long been the cornerstone of American humanitarian outreach, operating in more than 60 countries and helping to prevent widespread disease, hunger, and premature deaths through a variety of health and nutrition initiatives. Rasella and his team estimate that between 2001 and 2021, USAID programs helped prevent approximately 91 million deaths in developing nations. The study’s models project that slashing aid by 83% – the level announced by the Trump administration – could cause at least 14 million excess deaths by the end of the decade. More than 4.5 million of those would be children under the age of five, amounting to nearly 700,000 child deaths every year. The Trump administration has accused USAID of supporting liberal-leaning development agendas and has pledged to restructure its operations. Rubio said roughly 1,000 programs would continue under tighter oversight by the State Department and in coordination with Congress, and insisted they would be managed “more effectively.” But on the ground, aid workers say the effects of the cuts are already devastating. A UN official told the BBC last month that food rations had been slashed to record lows in Kenyan refugee camps, leaving hundreds of thousands of people at risk of starvation. “Hundreds of thousands of people are slowly starving,” the official said. At a hospital in Kakuma, a refugee settlement in northwest Kenya, a BBC crew witnessed the human toll firsthand. A baby girl lay nearly motionless, her skin peeling and wrinkled—classic signs of acute malnutrition. Health workers at the clinic blamed the crisis squarely on the disappearance of U.S. food assistance. The report underscores how reliant much of the developing world remains on consistent U.S. support, and how a sudden withdrawal of that assistance can upend fragile health systems. As world leaders discuss the future of global aid in Seville, many are warning that political decisions made in Washington could have fatal consequences far beyond America’s borders. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-02 -
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Middle East Europe Condemns Iranian Threats Against IAEA Chief Amid Nuclear Tensions
Europe Condemns Iranian Threats Against IAEA Chief Amid Nuclear Tensions Britain, France, and Germany have strongly denounced threats against Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, after an Iranian newspaper with ties to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for his execution, accusing him of being an Israeli agent. In a joint statement issued Monday, the foreign ministries of the three European powers expressed alarm at the situation, saying, “France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn threats against the Director General of the IAEA Rafael Grossi and reiterate our full support to the Agency and the DG in carrying out their mandate.” The statement went on to call on Tehran to reverse course: “We call on Iranian authorities to refrain from any steps to cease cooperation with the IAEA. We urge Iran to immediately resume full cooperation in line with its legally binding obligations, and to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of IAEA personnel.” The warning came after Iran’s hardline Kayhan newspaper, often seen as echoing the views of the Supreme Leader, claimed Grossi had links to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and should be “tried and sentenced to death” if he entered Iran. Although Iranian officials have not officially endorsed the article, its publication has drawn serious concern in diplomatic circles. Grossi has not issued a direct response to the accusation but emphasized that his main focus remains on restoring the International Atomic Energy Agency’s access to Iranian nuclear sites. “My top priority is ensuring IAEA inspectors can return to nuclear sites in Iran as soon as possible,” he said in comments issued through the agency. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, dismissed the suggestion that Grossi was under threat, stating there was “no official threat” from the government. However, Iran has been increasingly critical of the IAEA in recent months, particularly following the agency’s decision to censure Tehran for failing to meet its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iran argues that the IAEA’s reports have emboldened Israel, whose airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites began shortly after the IAEA board passed its resolution. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the IAEA of playing a destabilizing role. “The view of the Iranian government, parliament, and people is that the IAEA director has not acted impartially in relation to our country’s nuclear file, despite all the cooperation and interactions that have taken place, and this behaviour is in no way acceptable to us,” Iranian state media quoted him as saying. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi went further, branding Grossi unwelcome in Iran and accusing him of having engaged in “malign action” and playing a “regrettable role.” Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei added that Grossi could not expect Iran to ensure inspector safety under current conditions. “How can they expect us to ensure the safety and security of the agency’s inspectors when Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities were attacked a few days ago?” he said at a press conference. Baghaei also confirmed that a bill approved by Iran’s Guardian Council—an influential body appointed by the Supreme Leader—now mandates a cessation of cooperation with the IAEA. “Iran shouldn't be expected to accept its obligations under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty when the U.N. nuclear watchdog has stopped short of condemning the attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites,” he declared. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Reuters 2025-07-02
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