An NGO accused Nestle of selling baby food with high levels of sugar in low-income countries but not in wealthier nations
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Weinstein trial: Key moments in the scandal that launched #MeToo
The next moves for Weinstein, beng held at the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, are not immediately clear
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Honda announces $15bn EV battery and vehicle plant in Canada
Automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31B in electric vehicle manufacturing across Canada since 2020
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Long-awaited US military aid no ‘silver bullet’ for Ukraine
President Joe Biden, who quickly signed the law Wednesday after it passed Congress, said the bill ‘should have gotten there sooner’
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France records growing number of supercentenarians
Stats are consistent with the finding that the probability of reaching 100 or older is higher in France than in 15 other European countries
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Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth ‘alarming’: WHO
WHO surveyed 280,000 youth aged 11, 13 and 15 in Canada, Europe and Central Asia and found a “concerning picture” of substance use
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Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Chinese Tiktok influencers bypass internet restrictions and learn new language skills to target more overseas users
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2024 forecast to set new record for electric car sales
In 2024 electric cars sales are expected to be 45 per cent of all cars sold in China, 25 per cent in Europe and 11 per cent in the US: report
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Ukraine moves to bring military-aged men home to fight
Ukraine said Tuesday that it was introducing measures to encourage the return of military-aged men as the army struggles to hold the front lines against Russia, partly because of deepening manpower shortages. Kyiv has already adopted legislation to toughen penalties for draft dodgers and lowered the age of mobilisation to 25. “Staying abroad does not […]
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US Supreme Court weighs ban on homeless people sleeping outside
A city in Oregon banned camping on public property after its parks filled with homeless people. Advocates say the ban criminalizes homelessness