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The greatest retirement locations in the world
After so many years of working hard, retirement can sneak up on you quickly, so why not start planning for your golden years now? Choosing the ideal place to retire is an incredibly important decision and requires a lot of planning and research, but luckily the International Living magazine has published a list of the best destinations to relax into the better half of life. From modern cities to idyllic coastlines, check out this gallery to see the best options out there.
NewsChina: Cargo Ships Sailing on The Grand Canal of China in Huai 'an
Huaian, Jiangsu, China - April 24, 2024 An aerial video shows cargo ships sailing on the Grand Canal of China in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, April 24, 2024. On June 22, 2014, at the 38th session of the World Heritage Assembly, the Grand Canal of China was approved for inclusion in the World Heritage List. The declared series of heritages selected typical river passages and important heritage points of each river section, including 27 river heritages, with a total length of 1,011 kilometers and a total of 58 related heritages.
NewsRemember these iconic couples from the 1980s?
Are you ready for a trip down memory lane? The 1980s were a time of big hairstyles and bold fashion choices. It was also a time when celebrities made some interesting and unexpected romantic connections. While many of these celebrities from the '80s are still incredibly famous today, their past relationships have been largely forgotten. But don't worry, this gallery is here to remind you of the influential celebrity couples of the time. Click through to see who was making headlines back in the day.
NewsRussia moves troops towards Borovaya in Eastern Kharkiv region, says Ukrainian official
Moscow [Russia], May 18 (ANI): Escalating its military operation in Ukraine, Russian forces have advanced towards the village of Borovaya in the Izyum district of the Kharkiv region, as reported by the Russian News Agency TASS, citing Vitaly Ganchev, head of the military-civilian administration of the Kharkiv region. "There are certain results in other areas of the Kharkiv front. One of them is in the Svatovo-Kupyansk area, where our soldiers...
NewsCelebrating the best classic muscle cars ever built
Muscle cars are one of those slices of Americana that spread all over the world. The term "muscle car" dates back to the mid-1960s, when the early Pontiacs were fitted with powerful V8 engines featuring tons of horsepower. Mean-looking cars with big engines and more power than most of us can dream of, it's easy to see why so many people fall in love with them. While muscle cars continue to thrive in today's market, some have indeed become classics and in this gallery we celebrate some of the finest ever built. Browse through and get your motor running!
NewsChina: Jinsha River in Ganzi
Ganzi, China - April 22, 2024 [Note: no sound] Video taken on April 22, 2024 shows the Jinsha River in Shiqu county, Ganzi prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province. The Jinsha River is the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in China. It originates from the northern foot of Geladan Snow Mountain in the Tanggula Range in Qinghai Province. It is the boundary river between Tibet and Sichuan.
NewsChina: Wending Primitive Village in Lincang
Lincang, China - April 21, 2024 [Note: no sound] Aerial video taken on April 21, 2024 shows Wending Primitive Village of the Dai and Yi ethnic groups in Lincang City, Yunnan province, China.
NewsFamous white actors controversially cast in non-white roles
The casting choices in Hollywood have sparked controversy in recent years due to the frequent selection of white actors to portray characters of different races, a practice commonly referred to as "whitewashing." Despite the public outcry over actors of color being considered to play fictional heroes like Spider-Man or James Bond, there has been minimal backlash when white actors portray real-life characters of color. Throughout their careers, numerous white stars have assumed non-white roles on screen. Click on to discover who they are.
NewsWatch This Ford Model T Fire to Life After Sitting for 74 Years
A few flames can't stop this 101-year-old Ford from getting back on the road.
NewsSlovakia: PM Fico in 'serious' state after another operation
Friday's operation lasted almost two hours, Robert Fico's deputy said. The prime minister underwent a longer surgery in the immediate aftermath of Wednesday's shooting.
NewsThese ten countries owe the most debt to the IMF
These ten countries owe the most debt to the IMF
NewsHow the love story between Von der Leyen and Pfizer turned sour
From making her Europe’s vaccine saviour to becoming a skeleton in her closet: All the ebbs and flows in the love story between Ursula von der Leyen and big pharma Pfizer. View on euronews
NewsEPL Final Day: SuperComputer predicts title winners ahead Man City, Arsenal games
Opta has made Manchester City big favourites to retain the Premier League title, ahead of the final day fixtures on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men are top of the table ahead of their clash against West Ham at the Etihad. If City beat the Hammers, they will clinch the title for a fourth consecutive season. Arsenal will host Everton at the Emirates and ...
News"The bloodshed in Ukraine is Trump's fault"
General Michel Yakovleff, former Deputy Chief of Staff of NATO, was present on the set of French news channel LCI to give his analysis of the Russian advance in recent days and the lack of means to resist it. The general said 2 words that carried a lot of weight: "Too late." "You know, all historians, when they write the history books about this war, will call it too late, one way or another. As MacArthur said, every defeat can be summed up in...
News"Putin is preparing a long war against the West"
The German newspaper Die Welt has just revealed the existence of a 17-page peace agreement that could have ended the war in Ukraine just weeks after Russia invaded. Negotiators from both sides had worked hard on it between February and April 2022, and the original version of this special document has now fallen into the hands of German media. "In March 2022, only a few conditions were still missing from the resolution of the conflict, which was...
NewsRussia: Russian Federation Council's Committee for Defence and Security meeting
Moscow, Russia - May 13, 2024 This video shows a meeting of the Russian Federation Council's Committee for Defence and Security.
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