Starbucks Korea to shut over 2,000 stores over promotion outrage
Starbucks Korea will temporarily close more than 2,000 stores across the country later this month to conduct mandatory history and social sensitivity training for...
Canada scraps human rights watchdog for overseas corporate conduct
The Canadian government has decided to abolish a federal watchdog responsible for investigating allegations of human rights abuses linked to Canadian companies operating abroad,...
Spain tourism boost as global tensions redirect travel demand
Spain is on course to receive a record 100 million international tourists this year, buoyed by strong post-pandemic growth and a shift in global...
Luxury: Max Mara celebrates 75 years in Shanghai
Italian luxury fashion house Max Mara has marked its 75th anniversary with a grand runway show in Shanghai, underscoring the growing importance of the...
Philippines struggles after strongest earthquake in decades
The Philippines has launched a large-scale recovery and relief operation after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern island of Mindanao, leaving widespread destruction,...
Brexit barriers continue to hurt UK musicians
More than a quarter of British musicians have lost all professional opportunities in the European Union since 2021, while nearly half have witnessed a...
Most asylum seekers in Ireland entered through Northern Ireland border
A significant majority of people seeking asylum in Ireland over the past few years may have entered the country through Northern Ireland, according to...
The marvel behind Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família
Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família, the unfinished masterpiece of renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, has reached a historic milestone nearly a century after its creator’s...
Apple’s anti-theft technology deals blow to global stolen phone trade
A major technological crackdown on smartphone theft is beginning to reshape the illegal market for stolen mobile devices, with Apple rolling out enhanced anti-theft...