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Thailand's reformist leader faces fresh vote in battle to become PM

Pita Limjaroenrat leads a progressive coalition with a clear majority in the lower house, but he fell short last week when he failed to get enough support from the Senate.

The winner of Thailand's general election in May is making a second attempt to form a new government.

Many people living in Italy are waking up to extreme hot weather warnings, as southern Europe continues to swelter in record heat.

And the World Trade Organisation has urged countries not to restrict food exports after Russia's withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments to leave Ukrainian ports.

50 minutes

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  • Wed 19 Jul 202305:06GMT