Rescuers race to free villagers trapped in flooded Laos caveRescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos caveRescuers are racing against time to free seven people who have been trapped for nearly a week in a flooded cave in Laos.The seven were part of a group of villagers from the central province of Xaysomboun who had gone into the cave on Wednesday in search of gold and...

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with MerzGetty ImagesThe US Department of Defence plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who suggested the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators. In social media...

U.S. says it's made Hormuz safe for commercial shipping, but standoff hasn't changed The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it's unclear if this will break Iran's grip on the key waterway.

Don't Wait for the Pollen Spike: Start These 6 Allergy Prep Steps TodayDue to elevated pollen counts, May is usually the worst month for those with allergies in most US regions, according to the Allergy and Asthma Network.“Allergies to airborne allergens such as pollen can cause symptoms including sneezing, a runny nose, nasal congestion, an itchiness in the nose and throat and red, watery...

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