The comical and anxious lives of people who don’t know right from left – VnExpress International

At the end of February 2026, an AX user shows tattoos on his left and right wrists to distinguish orientation. Photo credit: X/bearbubb

Recently, I was sitting behind my husband on a motorcycle, looking at a map to guide him to a meeting, when at a three-way intersection I confidently told him to turn right, even though the screen said to turn left. The mistake forced the couple to drive an additional five kilometers and arrive 20 minutes … Read more

Editorial | The state’s callous indifference to mental health care continues to put lives at risk

Editorial | The state's callous indifference to mental health care continues to put lives at risk

South Africa’s mental health system is deeply rotten. The latest tragedy to hit the headlines is the death of 35-year-old psychiatric patient Lerat Mawlam, who died from burns sustained in a fire at the George Muhari Academic Hospital (GMAH) in June 2024. A Health Ombud investigation into the horrors, released last week, revealed neglect and … Read more