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Ranger killed in siege to arrest southern insurgent suspects

NARATHIWAT — A paramilitary ranger was killed when security officials laid siege to a house to arrest suspected southern insurgents in Chanae district of this southern border province on Monday, and the hunt continued for hours from early morning.

Bangkok Post

Farmers call for talks on shrimp curbs

Shrimp farmers in the South are calling on the government to hold urgent talks with Malaysia over plans to tighten inspections of Thai shrimp imports from June 1, a move that could affect exports worth about 4 billion baht a year.

Bangkok Post

Cattle Facing Weakness on Friday

Live cattle futures are 97 cents to $1.65 lower at midday. Cash trade has picked up on Friday to $256 in the South, with the north still seeing bids come in at $256. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $256 sales on just 40 of the 1,008 head...

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Christian Menefee’s Win Foreshadows Fights to Come Across the South

Al Green was a fighter past his prime, and Houstonians finally chose a new direction. But a post-Voting Rights Act world means that intraparty fights over Black representation are just beginning.

Texas Observer

'Special mission warhead': North Korea tests AI-guided cruise missiles, ballistic rockets near South Korea

North Korea conducted tests of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, and AI-guided cruise missiles, aiming to enhance precision-strike capabilities below the nuclear threshold. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasised the combat readiness of these weapons for border deployment.

The Times of India

South Carolina lawmakers turn aside redistricting push

A push to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map for this year’s midterm elections fell short Tuesday, as several Republicans joined Democrats on a procedural vote that essentially halted a redistricting measure. The vote in the state Senate happened on the same day as the start of early voting for the…

Roll Call

North Korean football club takes Asian women’s title

SUWON, South Korea - ⁠Naegohyang of North Korea won the Asian Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with ‌forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.

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IRCTC launches upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for 2026-27 season

The Golden Chariot luxury train is set for a grand relaunch in the 2026-27 tourist season. IRCTC has unveiled a reimagined experience blending old-world charm with modern comforts. New itineraries explore South India's rich heritage and scenic beauty. Attractive discounts are available for early bookings. This offers a unique opportunity…

The Economic Times

North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries

Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions

The Independent UK

North Korean women’s football team secures historic victory in South Korea amid political tensions

A North Korean football team faced a South Korean outfit on Wednesday in a rare match between sides from the two divided nations

The Independent UK

'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

American farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked to the Iran war, are compounding the effects of a severe drought. This situation is leading to smaller harvests and financial strain for many agricultural producers across the Plains states.

The Economic Times

NAACP urges boycott of college sports in south over voting rights

Eight states have moved to draw new maps after supreme court ruling that severely weakened the Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

Cattle Posting Tuesday Gains at Midday

Live cattle futures are trading with 65 cent to $1.65 gains at midday. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 1,427 contracts. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live. Feeder cattle futures are in...

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The Battle Over Voting Rights Is Now Targeting College Football and Black Athletes

The NAACP is taking a civil rights fight directly to one of the South's most powerful institutions: college sports. The organization launched its "Out of Bounds" campaign Tuesday, urging Black athletes, recruits, fans, alumni, and donors to boycott athletic programs at public universities in Southern states it says are restricting…

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The Independent UK

NAACP urges athletes and fans to boycott college sports over voting rights

The boycott could significantly deplete rosters for powerhouse football and basketball programs

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Cattle Look to Tuesday After Monday Weakness

Live cattle futures ended the Monday session with contracts down 52 cents to $1.15. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 1,427 contracts. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live. Feeder cattle futures were...

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Cattle Fall Back on Monday

Live cattle futures ended the Monday session with contracts down 52 cents to $1.15. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live. Feeder cattle futures were down $1.40 to $3.15 on the day, with May up 12...

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Cattle Slipping Lower on Monday

Live cattle futures are up 12 cents in the front month June contracts, with others down 30 to 40 cents. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live. Feeder cattle futures are down $2 to $2.35, with...

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Cattle Look to Monday Trade

Live cattle futures posted $1.20 to $2.05 higher trade across the board on Friday, with June holding up $5 on the week as the cash market was a driver. Open interest was up 3,445 contracts on Friday. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with northern trade...

Evening Standard

London and the South East seeing annual asking price falls

The average price tag on a home in Britain jumped by £4,333 month-on-month in May

The Independent UK

Map: Where house prices have risen across UK amid North-South divide

The average price tag of a UK home jumped by £4,333 month-on-month in May

Latin Times

Brazil's 2026 Election: Lula–Bolsonaro Dead Heat Could Reshape South America's Political Map

Brazil heads toward its October 2026 presidential election with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in an almost perfect tie, setting up a deeply polarized contest with implications far beyond Brazil's borders.

Salon

SCOTUS could erase Black representation

Local elections are where the Callais decision could be felt most

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Cattle Rallies into the Friday Close

Live cattle futures posted $1.20 to $2.05 higher trade across the board on Friday, with June holding up $5 on the week as the cash market was a driver. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South this week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live....

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Cattle Posting Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts $1.3 to $1.55 higher at midday. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South this week with, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and $265 live. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.15 to 3.42 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

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