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Why thousands are protesting for education reform in India

Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters in Delhi are demanding India’s education minister resign as the Cockroach Janta Party grows from an online joke into a major youth movement.

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Police block thousands of Cockroach protesters marching on India’s parliament

Thousands of CJP supporters tried to march on India’s parliament in Delhi on Monday, prompting police tear gas, baton charges and arrests claims amid protests over exam paper leaks and education reforms.

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Engineer Sonam Wangchuk fasts for education reform in India

Sonam Wangchuk began a hunger strike in Delhi on 28 June to back protests calling for education reforms, losing more than 9kg before being taken to hospital on 18 July.

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Witnesses Recall Panic as Deadly Fire Ravages Bangkok Bar, Killing 27

A deadly fire at a Bangkok bar killed 27 people, including band members, prompting calls for improved fire safety and training in nightlife venues.

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At Least 27 Dead in Bangkok Pub Fire, Officials Confirm

A fire at a Bangkok pub has killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, officials say. The blaze rapidly filled the venue with smoke, trapping many patrons due to lack of fire escapes.

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At Least 27 Dead in Bangkok Bar Fire, Several Injured

A devastating fire at a Bangkok bar has killed at least 27 people, with several injured and others missing. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 30 minutes. The cause remains under investigation.

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China Prepares for Typhoon Bavi Landfall Following Recent Storms

Typhoon Bavi, China's second this week, nears landfall near Wenzhou after impacting Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Evacuations and heavy rains are expected amid ongoing recovery from Typhoon Maysak.

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Speedboat Capsizes Near Phu Quoc, Vietnam, Killing 15 Indian Tourists

A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai island in southern Vietnam, killing 15. Rescue efforts continue amid rough sea conditions.

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New Long-Necked Dinosaur Species Discovered in Thailand's Kalasin Province

Palaeontologists in Thailand have discovered a new long-necked dinosaur species, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils in Kalasin Province dating back 150 million years.

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Typhoon Bavi Threatens East Asia as Landslides Kill 15 in Philippines

Typhoon Bavi, spanning 1,000km, approaches East Asia causing landslides that killed 15 in the Philippines. Taiwan, Japan, and China brace for heavy rain, flight cancellations, and extensive damage.

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West Bengal Protests Erupt After 11-Year-Old Girl's Rape, Murder, and Subsequent Violence

Protests in West Bengal follow the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, the lynching of an innocent man, and the police killing of a suspect, sparking political tensions and concerns over law and order.

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Indonesia’s Jatiwaringin Landfill Fire Burns Over a Week, Displacing Hundreds

A fire at Indonesia's Jatiwaringin landfill has burned for over a week, spreading toxic smoke and displacing hundreds. The blaze highlights systemic waste management issues and methane gas buildup risks, with authorities and activists calling for urgent reforms.

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