
Boohoo Mislabels Clothes Made in South Asia
Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has been found to have mislabelled clothes made in South Asia as “Made in the UK,” raising concerns about inspection and consumer deception.


Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has been found to have mislabelled clothes made in South Asia as “Made in the UK,” raising concerns about inspection and consumer deception.

Jinny Kim, a pioneer in the K-beauty industry, has brought the K-beauty phenomenon to the UK and treated many celebrities and supermodels.

Protests in Bengaluru demand that billboards be written in Kannada, reflecting long-standing linguistic nationalism in the city.

Researchers at Columbia University have developed an AI tool that can identify whether fingerprints from different fingers belong to the same person with 75-90% accuracy, challenging the belief that each fingerprint is completely unique.

Ancient city discovered in Amazon rainforest challenges previous beliefs about human settlements in the region, highlighting the complexity of ancient Amazonian cultures.

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Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.

UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.

Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting rainforest ecosystems.

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Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.

The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.

Swedish start-up Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, standing at 150m (492ft) tall, with the goal of producing 100 wooden modular turbines per year by 2027.

Nasa successfully beams ultra high-definition video of cat from deep space using laser technology.

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Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.

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Takashimaya, a luxury department store in Japan, has apologized for delivering 807 collapsed strawberry Christmas cakes out of the 2,900 that were ordered, sparking a social media backlash.

BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have begun enlisting for military service, while fans are urged to support them until their return.

The Lemon Festival in Menton celebrates the Olympics with giant citrus sculptures, attracting thousands of visitors.

Rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan comes to emergency stop, leaving riders dangling mid-air.

Apps like Yuka make choosing healthy food easier.

Video of lion riding in Bentley sparks outrage and raises concerns about welfare of exotic animals.

Stonehenge’s Altar Stone hails from Scotland, not Wales, revealing a more interconnected Neolithic society.

Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).

A Tulsa dog sparked a house fire, highlighting the dangers of pets and household electronics.

Family sues Google over man’s death after driving off collapsed bridge, alleging failure to update maps.

Drones capture footage of humpback whales’ acrobatic feeding techniques, shedding light on their recovery and size changes.

A World War Two bomb found in a fisherman’s net off the coast of Denmark was safely detonated by the Danish navy.

Chinese companies are increasingly using Mexico as a gateway to the US market, taking advantage of its strategic location and bypassing trade restrictions.

Plane gets stuck under a bridge in India, local truck drivers help free it.

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.

Greek PM calls for return of Elgin Marbles, comparing their separation to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.