Trump claim on NATO role in Afghanistan draws UK condemnation
UK politicians have accused Trump of avoiding military service during the Vietnam War.

UK politicians have accused Trump of avoiding military service during the Vietnam War.





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Vietnamese government estimates economic losses of $343m across five provinces due to the floods.
Forecasters warn more flooding, landslides expected as tens of thousands of people are evacuated from their homes.

A surge of flooding is overwhelming parts of south-central Vietnam, with a bridge connecting two villages falling apart.
Scientists warn climate change making Southeast Asia’s rainy season increasingly hazardous.

At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central and highland provinces in Vietnam.
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates the Philippines and Vietnam, with survivors now bracing for another storm.
Vietnamese state media report extensive damage in central provinces and power outages for 1.2 million people.
Several airports closed and more than 260,000 people in Gia Lai province evacuated as storm batters central Vietnam.
More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.
More rain predicted after the flooding of more than 100,000 houses, most in tourist areas of Hue and Hoi An.