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Decathlon on back foot over China forced labour accusations
French company Decathlon, the world's biggest sports equipment retailer, on Thursday defended its human rights record after reports it had benefited from forced labour in China.Decathlon, regularly cited as...
China’s control over 75% of Indonesia’s nickel capacity raises concerns
Chinese companies currently control 75% of Indonesia's nickel refining capacity, raising concerns about supply chain resilience, according to a report by US-based global security non-profit the Center for Advanced...
Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a Russian airfield as France delivers Mirage fighter jets
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in southern Russia that was being used to launch Iran-designed Shahed drones, Ukraine’s General Staff claimed Thursday. France meanwhile said...
Despite housing crunch, German construction sector stuck in doldrums
Germany's residential construction industry continues to face a lack of work and difficult conditions as a crisis in the sector stretches to nearly three years, according to a new...
DeepSeek attracts China’s young jobseekers as AI firm ramps up recruitment
DeepSeek, China's hottest tech start-up, has become one of the most coveted destinations for young jobseekers across the country, as the company ramps up recruitment of artificial intelligence (AI)...
Malawi president orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo.The Malawian troops are part of...
Old protest pictures misrepresented as Myanmar workers demanding higher pay
As activists marked the fourth anniversary of Myanmar's military coup on February 1, 2025, old protest photos in Thailand circulated online alongside a false claim that Burmese migrant workers...
Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM’s family home
Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and set fire to the former family home of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as those of other members of her party.The...
Family celebrates compensation to the widow of a journalist killed during Brazil’s dictatorship
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The family of a Brazilian journalist who was tortured and killed during the country’s military dictatorship on Wednesday welcomed a court decision to grant...
Japan Airlines plane strikes Delta plane’s tail at Seattle-Tacoma airport
The right wing of a Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of a Delta Airlines plane Wednesday morning on the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, officials said.The collision occurred...
Ukraine sanctions captains working for Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on more than 50 Russian captains and one Iranian captain said to be involved in Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to circumvent Western sanctions, as...
Why you should visit Chalet Mirabell: A luxury spa retreat in South Tyrol with Michelin-recognized dining
Nestled in the heart of South Tyrol’s dramatic alpine landscape, Chalet Mirabell is a five-star sanctuary offering guests a seamless blend of luxury, nature, and world-class wellness. Perched on...