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Prepare to roll out the red carpet and put on your hippo party hats because Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo, is about to celebrate her very first birthday! The Khao Kheow Open Zoo has concocted an exciting program called “Cook for Moo Deng,” and it’s an opportunity to join a unique, hands-on experience with this mud-loving, watermelon-crunching mini-celebrity. From July 3 through 31, two exceptionally lucky families each day can partake in this rare opportunity: meet Moo Deng with a hefty helping of hippo charm, up close and personal. As the sun peeks through the clouds at 8:30 AM, participants will team up with dedicated zookeepers to delve into the ins and outs of animal nutrition and health. Get ready to play chef as there’s a special reward – hand-feeding this crowned hippo princess her lunch! The event is more than just fun and food; it’s also a crash…

An ordinary evening in Phitsanulok took a sinister turn when a jealous ex-soldier turned a peaceful neighborhood into a scene of unimaginable horror. The calm of Ban Nakham, Mueang Ban Yang, Wat Bot district was shattered around 8 PM on July 2nd, in a moment that would forever change the lives of those living there. In a chilling twist of fate fueled by jealousy and rage, the ex-soldier barged into a quiet home with only one objective in mind: to unleash his wrath on his ex-wife’s new husband. The unsuspecting victim, 41-year-old Suriya, was enjoying an evening at home when his life was abruptly and violently cut short. He was found lying in front of his residence, the victim of a merciless shooting that left even the bravest of souls speechless. The perpetrator? A man who had once shared a relationship with Suriya’s wife. His intentions, initially masked by the…

A group of terrified schoolgirls were left stranded in the rain after a furious taxi driver booted them out of his cab, demanded double payment, and then sped off without so much as an apology. The shocking incident unfolded on Tuesday, July 1, when six students from a well-known girls’ school in Nonthaburi climbed into …

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A MAN who drowned after getting into difficulty in a river in Co Tipperary earlier this week has been named locally.

Danny Kavanagh is understood to have been among a group of pals fishing in the River Suir at around 8:30pm on Tuesday when the tragedy took place.

Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the incident in the Carrick-On-Suir area at around 8:30pm and a rescue operation was launched.

Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 117 and Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue were among those involved in the search to recover Kavanagh’s body.

Inland Fisheries Ireland officers also attended the scene.

Kavanagh’s body was recovered from the river hours after the search operation was launched and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: “Gardai were alerted to an incident where a male encountered difficulty in the water in Carrick-On-Suir, Co Tipperary on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at approximately 8:30pm.

“His body has since been recovered from the river.

“He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Separately, a teenage boy who died in a fatal fall while on holidays with his parents in Kerry has been named.

Darragh Byrne, 16, from Charleville, Co Cork, was killed instantly on Tuesday when he fell at a lake close to Daingean Ui Chuis in the west Kerry Gaeltacht of Corca Dhuibhne near the Conor Pass.

The 16-year-old was a student in the Christian Brothers Secondary School in Charleville.

Darragh had travelled to Kerry on holidays with his parents, James and Siobhan, and is believed to have been an only child.

He went exploring an area with a waterfall close to Pedlars Lake at Conor Pass, near Dingle.

When he failed to return, his parents raised the alarm at around 3pm.

‘HEAVY HEART’

Emergency services, including 30 members of Dingle Coast Guard and the Kerry Mountain Action Team, immediately responded along with the Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter 115, ambulance service and Gardai.

The boy was found close to the bottom of the waterfall and it is believed he may have climbed up to the lake, slipped and plunged to his death.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to University Hospital Kerry for a post-mortem examination.

Gerry Christie of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, told Radio Kerry: “I’m speaking with a heavy heart today but how heavy are the hearts of his parents. He was well on the way to being a man – a man sadly he now will never be.

“One can only assume that somehow he slipped on a beautiful afternoon in Kerry. It puts it into context how precious life can be.

“I did speak briefly to his parents when I came down but I need to extend my condolences and that of all of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, and indeed all of Kerry. It’s so sad.”

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MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly opened talks with Aston Villa and Chelsea over potential moves for Ollie Watkins and Christopher Nkunku.

The Red Devils are in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer following a woeful 2024/25 Premier League season.

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It recently emerged that the Old Trafford club had earmarked England and France internationals Watkins and Nkunku as potential targets.

And according to reports, they have reached out to Villa and Chelsea over the duo’s availability.

That’s according to The Athletic, who claim United have made a “check call” to Villa about a potential transfer for Watkins.

But there has been no “movement” on a potential move to Old Trafford for the former Exeter City man.

The Athletic also claim a move to the Theatre of Dreams for Nkunku has come up in their discussions with Chelsea, who are seemingly willing to let the France international leave Stamford Bridge.

A potential move to west London for wantaway winger Alejandro Garnacho has also been the topic of the club’s recent discussions with the Blues.

Watkins has been Villa’s star man for the last two seasons, the most recent of which he bagged 17 goals and racked up 14 assists.

United could face a domestic battle with Arsenal to land the 29-year-old.

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The Gunners made a last-gasp bid to sign Watkins in the winter transfer window but had their offer rejected by the Villans.

The north Londoners are reportedly contemplating revisiting a move for Watkins if their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon hitman Viktor Gyokeres fails to bear fruit.

A move for Nkunku will likely be easier for United to facilitate given Chelsea’s need to sell players to balance the books this summer.

The 27-year-old is seemingly surplus to requirements following the Blues’ £30million acquisition of Liam Delap from Ipswich.

That’s despite him bagging 15 goals in all competitions for last season’s Conference League winners.

TYSON FURY appears to have made a shock retirement U-turn by claiming he will be fighting Oleksandr Usyk for a THIRD time.

The Gypsy King posted on social media that he agreed to a trilogy clash against the Ukrainian next year at Wembley Stadium.

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Fury has already lost twice to Usyk and retired after the second defeat in December.

But the former world heavyweight champion announced on social media that they will clash for a third time in the ring.

Posting a picture of the pair, Fury said: “April 18 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy!”

Fans were quick to react to the shock revelation from Fury.

One said: “This was the only fight to be made.”

Another declared: “Here we go.”

One noted: “Let’s go Tyson.”

Another added: “Absolutely! Wembley is calling.”

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A 34 year old woman was arrested in Nang Rong district, Buriram province, for allegedly operating an illegal high-interest loan scheme. This followed a complaint from a 44 year old assistant village head, who provided evidence of harassment and exorbitant interest demands. Yesterday, July 2, district chief Chokchai Sawangrat tasked officials with investigating the case …

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Police arrested four out of seven suspects who robbed three victims of 3.4 million baht in the car park of a shopping mall in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao area on Monday, June 30. A seven-member criminal gang lured the three victims into exchanging 3.4 million baht in cash for 100,000 USDT in cryptocurrency at the shopping …

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Newly elected FPJ Bayanihan party-list Rep. Brian Poe, a dedicated advocate for sustainable development and community welfare, has officially filed a bill seeking to establish a national framework for water resource management. The measure also proposes the creation of a Department of Water Resources and Water Regulatory Commission. This legislation aims to overhaul the Philippines’

Thief Caught on CCTV Stealing Cellphone From Parked Motorcycle A cellphone was stolen from the front storage compartment of a parked motorcycle in Barangay Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa City.  Leaving valuables in the front storage compartment of a parked motorcycle can be risky. This area is usually not secured with a lock and is easy to ... Read more

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