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Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months
Nigeria has announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts from which many beauty creams are made. The move is aimed at making…
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Taiwan charges three with stealing TSMC 2nm secrets for Tokyo Electron
Taiwanese prosecutors on Wednesday (Aug 27) charged three people with stealing trade secrets relating to TSMC’s most advanced 2-nanometre…
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A Savvy Guide to Budget (Not Boring) Travel in 2025
The phrase budget travel doesn’t exactly conjure up the most elegant tropes: hostels, overnight buses, two-for-one drink deals. But beyond…
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'Bring my son back': German minister meets Israeli hostage relatives
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan said the "cycle of extremism" must be broken in the Middle East as she met relatives of…
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The Best Hotels in Provence, From Charming Inns to Majestic Hilltop Estates
An old stone family home nestled in 57 acres of vineyards, concealed by verdant gardens lined with majestic cypress trees and rows of…
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Tan Chong reverses from loss to HK$11.7 million profit in H1
Automotive group Tan Chong International posted a net profit of HK$11.7 million (S$1.9 million) for the first half ended Jun 30, reversing…
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Transcript: GOP Senator Shocked at How Badly Trump Screwing His Voters
Thorne: Stunned that someone like Senator Murkowski is surprised by this, but also it makes sense. This is actually what we’re seeing from…
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Profit dives at China’s top food delivery firm Meituan amid intense competition
China’s leading food delivery group Meituan, reported on Wednesday (Aug 27) a fall of 89 per cent in second-quarter adjusted net profit as…
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The Safest Way to Remove Eye Makeup
When it comes to the the most sensitive skin around your gaze, nothing but the best eye makeup remover will do. Mascara, liquid eyeliner,…
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Doctors Agree This Is the Best Habit to Fight Brain Aging
Learning Japanese for fun. Doing the Sunday crossword puzzle for the first time in your life. Taking a ceramics class. Joining a book…
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EU risks losing role in climate policy, NGOs warn
The European Union is failing to provide much-needed leadership on climate issues, a group of French and German non-governmental…
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Microsoft, Rolls-Royce Power Systems push treated vegetable oils to green Singapore’s data centres
Microsoft and Rolls-Royce Power Systems are pushing for the adoption of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a sustainable backup fuel for…
Fashion
I Always Thought This Shoe Trend Looked “Cheap”—Amal Clooney Just Changed My Mind
I’ll admit it: I’ve always been wary of white heels. One wrong step onto grass or a light scrape against a wall and suddenly they look…
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Singapore shares end flat amid Fed pressure and ahead of Nvidia earnings release
Local stocks ended Wednesday (Aug 27) unchanged while regional markets closed mixed, as investors weighed political pressure on the…
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The Best Hotels in Tulum, From Lush Sanctuaries to Coastal Retreats
Situated between Tulum’s powdery white sands and its lush jungle canopy, La Valise Tulum offers a boutique stay where rustic design meets…
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How to Survive Your Song Going Viral on TikTok
If you’ve heard the 2019 hit song “Tek It,” by the New York City-based band Cafuné, there’s a good chance it’s not the version that the…
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36 Of The Best Shoes & Accessories To Refresh Your Fall Outfits
There's something so satisfying about adorning your favorite outfits with some cool shoes and accessories. As a self-proclaimed…
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Trump Is Calling the Supreme Court’s Bluff on the Fed
Cook, for her part, said that she would not step down. “President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the…
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The Trump Recession Is Coming
You don’t hear much about a recession anymore. That’s not because Trump was right when he was speaking in North Carolina last August.…
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Barn Jackets Are Fall’s Coolest Outerwear—6 Stylish Ways to Wear Them Right Now
Thanks to Prada, the barn jacket has been elevated to seasonal essential—the label’s spring/summer 2024 collection included a parade of…
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Is Ben Shelton About to Go Big at the US Open?
After a hectic media day out in Flushing, Queens, at the US Open, Ben Shelton, the 22-year-old seeded sixth in the tournament, pulls up…
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The Democrats’ Self-Destructive Fear of the Swing Voter
Democratic leaders who want a winning message against Donald Trump’s military occupation of Washington, D.C., should accuse the president…
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Netflix’s Long Story Short Reinvents the Family Sitcom
There’s no voiceover narration in Long Story Short, the new animated coming-of-age comedy from BoJack Horsemancreator Raphael…
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The Margaux Bag Has Been Discontinued But The Row Has Unveiled Its Successor—It Might Be Even Chicer
As a handbag-obsessed editor, the creation of an It bag has always fascinated me. Some come with legacy, like the Chanel flap bag, whilst…