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Vietnam's Hoi An: A Christmas Market with 30p Beers

Forget pricey German markets. Discover Hoi An, Vietnam's UNESCO-listed lantern-lit Christmas market where beers cost 30p and hot chocolate is £1.50. Find out why December is the perfect time to visit.

Israel's November heatwave smashes temperature records

An unprecedented heatwave roasts Israel with temperatures over 35C, breaking November records. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches Australia and Vietnam faces devastating floods. Explore the global weather extremes.

Vietnam floods: 90 dead in devastating record rain

At least 90 people have died in Vietnam's devastating floods, with over 235,000 homes inundated. The Prime Minister has allocated £16 million in immediate aid. Learn more about the rescue efforts.

Vietnam floods kill 43, coffee harvest at risk

At least 43 dead as relentless rains cause severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam, with climate change intensifying the disaster. Read the full report on the crisis.

Vietnam POW from 'Burst of Joy' photo dies at 92

Lt. Col. Robert Stirm, the US Air Force pilot immortalised in the Pulitzer-winning 'Burst of Joy' Vietnam War homecoming photo, has died aged 92. Read his remarkable story of survival.

Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes

In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.

Russian soldier jailed for POW killing in Ukraine

In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.

Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor

Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.

Hanoi's canal pollution crisis exposed by scientists

Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.

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