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Asia Floods Kill 90, Cinema Icon Dies, Refugee Wins Title
Global headlines: Devastating floods cause billions in damage in Vietnam, Indian cinema icon passes away, and a war refugee secures an unlikely championship win in Japan. Get the full briefing.
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: Travel Advice Amid Severe Weather
Severe flooding in central Vietnam disrupts travel. Learn your rights, flight status, and the latest Foreign Office advice for tourists.
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 90, record rain causes major damage
At least 90 dead and 12 missing as severe flooding sweeps Vietnam. Over 235,000 homes flooded and £270m in losses reported. Read the full report on the climate-linked disaster.
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.
Vietnam landslide kills six on mountain pass bus
At least six dead and 19 injured after a passenger bus is buried by a landslide on Vietnam's treacherous Khanh Le pass. Rescue efforts hampered by severe weather.
Vietnam Landslide Kills 6 on Mountain Pass
A landslide in Vietnam has buried a passenger bus, killing six and injuring 19. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and severe weather warnings.
Driver's £4k Vietnam facelift sparks viral theories
A Coles delivery driver's incredible £4,000 facelift in Vietnam went viral, sparking conspiracy theories after multiple doctors claimed credit. Discover his amazing transformation.
Abandoned £540m F1 circuit never hosted a race
The story of the £540m Hanoi Circuit, a Formula One track built but never used. Discover how the pandemic and corruption scandal doomed Vietnam's F1 ambitions.
Vietnam and Philippines hit by major power outages
Major power outages hit Vietnam and the Philippines as extreme heatwave pushes electricity grids to breaking point, causing widespread disruption across the region.
Australia's renewable energy push backfires on power prices
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's rapid transition to renewables has triggered soaring electricity costs, with consumers paying the price for grid instability and infrastructure challenges.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Vietnam, forces mass evacuations
Vietnam faces devastating floods and powerful winds as Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall, forcing mass evacuations and threatening widespread damage to infrastructure.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Ravages Philippines and Vietnam
Severe tropical storm Kalmaegi unleashes chaos across Southeast Asia, causing deadly flooding in Cebu and forcing mass evacuations in Vietnam as airports suspend operations.
Vietnam demands Facebook remove UNESCO heritage criticism
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
Miss Ukraine's graceful recovery after stage fall goes viral
Ukrainian beauty queen Anastasiia Subbota turns embarrassing stage fall into moment of pure professionalism during Miss Earth 2024 introduction in Vietnam.
Typhoon Kalmaegi slams Vietnam, forces mass evacuations
Vietnam faces catastrophic flooding and destructive winds as Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into its northern coastline, forcing mass evacuations and threatening major disruption.
Australian car service delays hit six months amid mechanic crisis
Australian drivers are experiencing unprecedented waiting times for essential car servicing, with some facing six-month delays as the nation's mechanic shortage reaches crisis levels.
Free Artisan Electricity: Your 3-Hour Power Gift
Households across the UK will receive three hours of complimentary artisanal electricity in an unprecedented national initiative. Discover what makes this 'power gift' special and how to maximise your free energy window.
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.
Millions of Aussies get free electricity daily
Major energy providers are rolling out innovative time-based free electricity periods that could save households hundreds annually. Discover if you're eligible and how to maximise these power-saving opportunities.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Vietnam with deadly floods
Tropical Storm Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains across Vietnam, triggering devastating floods and landslides that have left communities reeling and rescue operations underway.
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.
Fox News Host's Vietnam Capital Blunder Causes Diplomatic Stir
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces diplomatic backlash after falsely claiming to have visited Vietnam's capital 'Hanoi Jane Fonda', confusing the city with a controversial historical figure.
US retailers battle worsening coin shortage crisis
American retailers including Giant Eagle and Sheetz are implementing creative solutions as a nationwide coin shortage forces changes to cash transactions.
Vietnam power cuts: Cities face blackouts in heatwave
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City experience widespread power cuts as extreme temperatures push Vietnam's electricity grid to breaking point, disrupting businesses and daily life.
Vietnam's Hoi An submerged by severe flooding
Stunning images reveal Hoi An's historic streets transformed into waterways as severe flooding overwhelms the UNESCO World Heritage site, disrupting tourism and daily life.
Charlie Sheen: I Almost Replaced Tom Cruise in War Film
Hollywood's casting secret revealed as Charlie Sheen discloses he was originally considered for Tom Cruise's Oscar-nominated role in Oliver Stone's iconic Vietnam War drama.
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