7 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping is in Vietnam to figure out how to ‘screw’ the US, says Trump

US president issues scathing view of Chinese counterpart’s motivations amid escalating trade war with Beijing Xi Jinping’s tour of South-east Asia this week is likely intended to “screw” the United States, President Donald Trump has suggested, as the Chinese leader embarks on five-day tour of some nations hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs.China’s president arrived in Hanoi on Monday, where he met Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, called for stronger trade ties, and signed dozens of cooperation agreements, including on enhancing supply chains. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Phil Foden's family break their silence on what his mum is REALLY like after 'disgusting' abuse by Man Utd fans

Phil Foden's grandmother has hit back at the vile chants from rival fans aimed at the Premier League star's mother Claire Rowlands, and voiced the family's 'anger and disgust'.

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1 week ago Experience: I was the youngest person to ski alone to the south pole

I was 21 when I broke the record. On the hardest day I was up to my knees in snow. That tested my resilienceGrowing up in Norway, I had heard a lot about polar exploration, including how Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach the south pole in 1911. As a child I spent a lot of time outdoors – building bonfires, camping and skiing in the mountains.Aged 14, seven years before my south pole expedition, I decided I wanted to become the youngest woman to ski across Greenland. I’m just under 5ft tall, and people are still shocked that I’m a polar explorer. When I became interested in skiing across Greenland, several guiding companies were unwilling to take me because I was so young. Then I met Lars Ebbesen, an experienced polar guide. Straight away, I felt he respected my ambitions. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Alice Tan Ridley dead – America's Got Talent star and mum of Oscar

Alice Tan Ridley, who is the mother of Precious star Gabourey Sidibe and wowed with her incredible voice during her time on America's Got Talent in 2010, has died at the age of 72

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2 w. ago Storms batter Greek tourist islands for second day, with Crete hardest hit

Homes were flooded and cars swept out to sea

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2 w. ago Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit

Severe storms battered the Greek islands for a second day, with Crete experiencing the most intense rainfall

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3 w. ago Voices: Mother’s Day is the hardest day of the year, for one massive reason

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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