7 h. ago ‘I took a river cruise around Southeast Asia and found one part so moving’

Our writer took an unforgettable river journey through Laos where she was welcomed by locals, explored ancient caves, visited a pottery village and tried a local delicacy

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7 h. ago 'I took unusual cruise around Asia – you must try eating one odd thing they pulled from water’

We joined a luxury river cruise in Laos and found it a memorable way to experience the country’s sights and Southeast Asia's vibrant culture

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69 h. ago Lindblad Expeditions aims to make waves with European river cruises

The exploration brand is bringing its experts to the destinations on the continent

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2 d. ago Affordable European city where you can soak in historic spas and have £1.50 pints by the river

Hungary's affordable capital, Budapest, has historic spas, river cruises and cheap pints and you can fly there direct from Bristol Airport

Economics

3 d. ago US sanctions Myanmar militia and warlord linked to cyber scams and trafficking

Washington says Karen National Army and its chief lease land to organised crime gangs and run highly lucrative ‘scam compounds’ targeting Americans

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4 d. ago Family looking for ‘awesome’ mystery woman who performed CPR to save man’s life at airport

Patient’s family eager to meet ‘awesome young lady’ whose timely intervention saved man’s life

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4 d. ago Family looking for ‘awesome’ woman who performed CPR to save man at airport

Patient’s family eager to meet ‘awesome young lady’ whose timely intervention saved man’s life

Society

6 d. ago Tourist bitten by crocodile at Philippines wetlands park after mistaking it for statue

Man was trapped inside enclosure for 30 minutes before being rescued

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6 d. ago Girl, 4, among two dead after vehicle crashes into Manila airport entrance

Other people were injured in the incident and the driver of the vehicle was in police custody

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9 d. ago Myanmar puts Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s house on auction for fourth time but finds no buyers

The colonial-styled private villa of Suu Kyi is located near Yangon’s scenic Inya lake

Economics

1 week ago Vietnam celebrates 50th anniversary of end of war: ‘Now it’s time for peace’

About 13,000 people, including troops, militias, veterans, and local citizens take part in parade

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1 week ago Explore every corner of Europe when you book with Riviera Travel

The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator has been delighting customers for over 40 years

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1 week ago 50 years after the war ended, Vietnam is still grappling with the legacy of Agent Orange

The chemical ghost of the herbicide used by US forces still haunts generations

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1 week ago Chinese tourist confesses to killing transgender woman and removing her heart

Suspect says victim refused to have sex with him

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1 week ago Philippines raises alert level at active volcano after eruption sends ash 4.5km into sky

Authorities warn of potential hazards as steam-driven eruption triggers ashfall and increased seismic activity at Bulusan

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1 week ago China seizes control of disputed reef and plants national flag near Philippine military base

Chinese media says coastguard units entered remote sandbank, known in China as Tiexian Reef, ‘to exercise sovereignty’

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2 w. ago You can boat through France's 'Wild West' where wild horses, black bulls and flamingos roam free

Chloe Govangoes on a French river cruise and finds Camargue a wild and wonderful ride, setting off from St Gilles, a gorgeous old town on the Rhone-Sete Canal and gliding off on an adventure

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2 w. ago TikTok astrologer who caused panic by predicting another powerful earthquake in Myanmar arrested

Self-proclaimed fortune teller’s prediction of a second earthquake earlier this month received 3.3 million views

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2 w. ago At least 5 dead after plane crashes into sea near popular Thai beach town

Cause of crash not known yet

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2 w. ago Myanmar junta extends fragile ceasefire for earthquake relief amid allegations of escalating violence

Temporary truce between military and rebel groups extended till 30 April

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