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Milky Way reportedly flipped after ancient collision

New simulations and observations indicate the Milky Way likely experienced a dramatic disc flip of more than 90 degrees, probably triggered by a head-on collision with Gaia Sausage about 10 to 11 billion years ago, which helps explain the unusually slow rotation of the halo. Researchers from Durham University and colleagues report the finding at the Royal Astronomical Society meeting, with multiple outlets detailing how this ancient galactic upheaval reshaped our galaxy.

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Seven Dead, Five Injured as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire in Southern Vietnam

A sleeper bus crashed and caught fire on National Highway 1 in Dong Nai province, southern Vietnam, killing seven and injuring five as flames engulfed the 24-seat vehicle, with authorities investigating the blaze. Related reports describe a similar fatal bus-fire incident on the route from Lam Dong to Ho Chi Minh City, with ongoing inquiries into the cause.

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Ukraine Receives $690 Million IMF Disbursement Amid War

The IMF has approved a $690 million disbursement for Ukraine under its $8.1 billion loan program, bringing total funding to about $2.2 billion as Kyiv maintains macroeconomic stability amid ongoing war. While targets have been met, several structural reforms slowed or were delayed, prompting a revised reform timetable and additional corrective measures to keep the program on track amid heightened security risks and a projected slower 2026 growth.

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