Hon May Rut Ngoai is located about 10km (six miles) south of Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island. Nguyen Tien Hai, a senior Communist official in the area, said the authorities were still working to confirm the exact number of those who died as well as the survivors. He is quoted by VnExpress as saying that…
Look closely at the change in your pocket and you’ll spot something easy to overlook: some coins have perfectly smooth rims, while others are lined with fine grooves. Most people assume this is just decoration. Actually, it’s a centuries-old engineering trick that once protected the very value of money itself. A solution to an old…
LONDON — A former British member of Parliament was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Thursday, prompting a murder investigation that has reignited concerns about the safety of the country’s politicians. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Ann Widdecombe, 78, was one of…
The US Department of Defence said it would continue to prioritise “the care of affected personnel” as it announced the compensation, paid out under the Havana Act which was signed into law in 2021. There has been widespread speculation for many years over what – and who – is responsible for Havana Syndrome. Some have…
Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from areas of eastern China as a powerful typhoon – the country’s second in a week – barrels towards the coast. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is expected to make landfall near the major…
People pass by The Spheres in downtown Seattle, Washington, on June 25, 2025. Juan Mabromata | AFP | Getty Images On an early morning in January, Jake Linsley woke up to a text from Amazon that was lighting up his phone. “I thought it was saying, ‘Your package is delayed,’” Linsley said in an interview….
Michael Siluk | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Losing weight with GLP-1 drugs is only half the battle. Keeping it off long term has proved even harder. Factors such as side effects, high out-of-pocket costs, injection fatigue and stigma around obesity treatment drive troves of patients – some studies estimate roughly half…
For many travellers, exploring forests, mountains and tropical landscapes offers unforgettable experiences. However, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also home to highly venomous snakes. While the chances of being bitten remain low for tourists who follow safety guidelines, certain regions report significantly higher numbers of snakebite cases each year due to their…
Good running shoes usually come at a hefty price, so when a pair from one of the most popular brands in the running world goes on sale, it’s worth paying attention. Right now, Amazon has Brooks Men’s Glycerin 22 Neutral Running Shoes — a style beloved by NBC Select editors — marked down 45 percent,…
A British family on holiday in Bedar has described the “terrifying” experience of escaping one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires. Twelve people in the village – among them four Britons – were killed, according to Spanish authorities. Another 23 people are still missing. Lucinda Curtois, who arrived in Spain with her partner Riyaz Cheytan and their…