Vietnam Inflation Quickens as Iran War Raises Energy Costs
Vietnam’s inflation picked up more than expected in April, as a surge in global energy prices driven by the Iran war began feeding through to transport and input costs.
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Halloween’ Franchise Actor Was 81
Beau Starr, the American actor best known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 81 years old. TMZ confirmed the death via Beau’s younger brother, Mike, who said the actor died of natural causes at his Vancouver home. Mike described his brother as “very…
Trump reviews Iranian peace proposal, warns strikes could resume | Donald Trump News
US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran ‘misbehaves’. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump has said he is reviewing Iran’s 14-point proposal to end his war on the country, while warning that Washington could restart air strikes if Tehran…
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Andreas HaleMay 2, 2026, 10:15 PM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays video games, obsesses over music and is a White Sox and 49ers fan. He is also a host for Sirius XM’s Fight Nation. Before joining…
Killing Eve’s Sandra Oh admits breaking into Hollywood was harder than staring out in Canada
2 May 2026 Sandra Oh admitted it was “harder to reach” Hollywood as an Asian actress compared to Canada. Actress Sandra Oh The 54-year-old actress – born to Korean immigrants in Nepean, Ottawa – felt accepted “right away” when she first worked in her home country, in films such as 1994’s Double Happiness and The…
‘Catane’ Spins Whimsical, Humorous Tale Set In Romanian Village
In Ioana Mischie’s film Catane, twin girls weave their long red hair together into a single braid and squeeze themselves into one sweater to make it appear they are conjoined. Why would they do such a thing? Well, it’s all part of a larger “conspiracy.” It seems the Romanian mountain village where they live has…
Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates
The attack’s location and timing fueled concerns about potential collaboration between Somalia’s pirates and Yemen’s Houthi rebels amid the Iran war.
Buy now or wait out the conflict?
Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, March 1, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images As airfare continues to climb amid the Iran war, prospective travelers may be wondering: Should I buy my plane ticket now or wait to see if things improve? Travel experts say the…
Jefferson Lewis charged with murder over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby near Alice Springs | Indigenous Australians
Northern Territory police have charged Jefferson Lewis with murder over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The Warlpiri girl went missing on Saturday, 25 April, from her bed in a town camp near Alice Springs. Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother last saw her at 11.30pm, tucked into bed at the Old Timers or Ilyperenye town…
Japan’s Katayama Declines to Comment on FX Intervention For Now
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment if authorities intervened to support the yen last week, after reports said they had entered the market for the first time since 2024.