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July 15, 2026 · The Independent

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
Thai officials say that two more people injured in a huge fire at a Bangkok music bar have died, bringing the death toll
New ticket barrier technology installed on UK railway to prevent fare dodgers
High Wycombe station, operated by Chiltern Railways, has installed taller gates with tailgate sensors
Worst-ever one-day fall wipes £50bn off IBM shares as tech giant struggles amid the AI boom
Shares fell more than 25% in early trading in New York - putting it on course to eclipse the previous record drop of 23%
Gen Z is working hard, but the economy is putting the American dream out of reach for many
Labor force participation near its highest level in decades, yet soaring mortgage rates and home prices delay major life
Where is the EU's population growing the most?
Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for m