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A return to Vietnam, 50 years after the war

Half a century after the end of a devastating conflict that left much of the nation in ruins, Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s most popular destinations. April 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of when the government of Saigon surrendered to North Vietnamese forces, ending the decades-long Vietnam War. In many ways, the nation […]

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One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall

Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died aged 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, police say. Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died aged 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, police say.In a

Innovation, Science & Technology

Elon Musk’s Starship booster captured in world first

 Elon Musk’s Starship makes historic launch pad return When the flight director gave the go-ahead, cheers went up from SpaceX employees at mission control.The company had said that thousands of criteria had to be met for the attempt to be made.As the Super Heavy booster re-entered the atmosphere it slowed down from speeds in excess

Football, Sports

Ronaldo draws blank at Hampden

A packed Hampden crowd watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s 216th Portugal appearance Al-Nassr striker Ronaldo, having scored in each of his country’s three previous Nations League victories to take his international goal tally to an outrageous 133, as always looked to take centre stage on his first appearance at Hampden.He prompted boos from the home crowd as

Asia, News, US & Canada

How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

Indian PM Narendra Modi (right) shakes hand with Canada’s Justin Trudeau ahead of the G20 summit in September 2023 In 1974, India shocked the world by detonating a nuclear device, drawing outrage from Canada, which accused India of extracting plutonium from a Canadian reactor, a gift intended solely for peaceful use. Relations between the two

Israel Hezbollah Lebanon, News

UN troops ‘will not move’ from Lebanon border: Lacroix

In a statement adopted by consensus, the 15-member council also urged all parties – without naming them – to respect the safety and security of the personnel and premises of the UN peacekeeping mission, known as UNIFIL The United Nations Security Council on Monday expressed strong concern after several UN peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon

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Minneapolis: The US city reclaiming its Native roots

After spearheading the modern fight for Native American rights, Minneapolis and nearby Saint Paul are experiencing an Indigenous cultural renaissance. South of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers (known as Bdote, or “the place where the two rivers meet”), has been the most sacred site

America, News, US & Canada

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

Donald Trump has pledged to drastically increase tariffs on foreign goods entering the US if he is elected president again. Donald Trump has pledged to drastically increase tariffs on foreign goods entering the US if he is elected president again.He has promised tariffs – a form of tax – of up to 20% on goods

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‘He’s just a bro’: Trump’s attempts to woo the ‘manosphere’

Donald Trump has appeared on a slew of shows with huge audiences of young men, sitting for interviews with influencers, comedians and podcasters outside the usual political media. What’s his strategy? About 15 minutes into Donald Trump’s conversation with comedian Theo Von, the chat veered into territory not usually heard in a political speech.“I had

Business, Economy

Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin

A new documentary claims to have solved the greatest mystery in cryptocurrency: the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin. A new documentary claims to have solved the greatest mystery in cryptocurrency: the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin. The question has captivated the internet since the digital currency was launched by an unknown

Business, Economy, News

Boeing to axe a tenth of its workers as strike continues

Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth – cutting 17,000 jobs – and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business. Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth – cutting 17,000 jobs – and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business.Chief executive Kelly Ortberg

Middle East, News, Palestinian

What are Israel’s real goals?

However, beneath these immediate goals lies a deeper longterm strategy aimed at either ethnically cleansing Gaza or committing genocide against its people, ultimately ensuring that from the river to the sea, Israel remains the sole entity with a majority Jewish population Since 7 October 2023, Israel has declared a state of war, launching extensive military

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