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The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

Guangzhou's "Shein Village" factories fuel Shein's fast-fashion empire with long hours, low pay, and alleged labor violations despite rapid global growth.

Booze ban for Marcos family member after plane brawl

Booze ban for Marcos family member after plane brawl

Marcos' daughter banned from flying alcohol after drunken brawl, grabbing & shaking a passenger. She & husband face fines, possible jail time.

US TikTok ban: When could the app be banned and will Trump save it?

US TikTok ban: When could the app be banned and will Trump save it?

TikTok faces a US ban Jan 19 unless sold by ByteDance. Trump seeks a delay. Security concerns exist over data access. TikTok denies ties to China.

Bawla case: A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

Bawla case: A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

In 1925 Bombay, a murder of a merchant led to global intrigue. It involved a courtesan, a king, & British rule, forcing a king’s abdication.

Ukraine says it captured two injured North Korean soldiers in Russia

Ukraine says it captured two injured North Korean soldiers in Russia

Ukraine captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia, providing medical care. They're held in Kyiv, interrogated, and one had a Russian ID. Russia is suspected of hiding their origin.

Cricket: Afghanistan boycott backed by former NI first minister

Cricket: Afghanistan boycott backed by former NI first minister

Baroness Foster & UK politicians urge England cricket boycott vs Afghanistan over Taliban's oppression of women. ECB seeks unified approach.