India becomes new superpower of ‘French fries’
What began as an experiment to survive drought has now turned into a booming success story for Jitesh Patel, a farmer from Gujarat, whose...
Netflix uses AI for first time to create visual effects
In a notable development for the entertainment industry, Netflix has confirmed it has used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one...
Prada’s Kolhapuri controversy sparks global debate on cultural credit
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over cultural appropriation after unveiling sandals in its June...
Channel Islands struggle to retain young adults as outmigration rises
The outmigration of young adults from Jersey and Guernsey has emerged as a pressing concern for policymakers, with Jersey's Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham describing...
New rules for tourists in Italy: Ban on walking barefoot, alcohol and more
Portofino, the picture‑perfect fishing village on Italy’s Ligurian coast famed for its candy‑coloured streets and exclusive atmosphere, has introduced a set of stringent rules...
Trump’s new rule targets undocumented immigrants
In a major escalation of its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has introduced a new policy granting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expansive authority...
Controversy erupts Coca‑Cola’s sweet shift
On July 16, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that Coca‑Cola has agreed to revert to using real cane...
Brazil enacts ‘Devastation Bill’ in biggest environmental rollback
Brazil’s federal Chamber of Deputies has narrowly approved a sweeping environmental reform—widely dubbed the “Devastation Bill”—in a move that opponents call the most significant...
Serious water pollution incidents in England surge 60% in 2024
England’s water companies recorded a sharp rise in serious pollution incidents during 2024, with the country seeing a 60 percent increase in high‐severity events....