Canada has officially banned testing cosmetics on animals
CNN — Canada has moved to ban the testing of cosmetics on animals, joining a number of other countries and American states to outlaw the practice. The Canadian government announced…
‘Horrific bus tragedy’ in Australian wine region leaves multiple dead, police say
CNN — At least 10 people are feared dead after a late-night bus crash in the Australian state of New South Wales on Sunday, local police say. Emergency crews responded…
Sushi chain sues high school student who licked soy sauce bottle for $480,000
CNN — A sushi chain is suing a high school student for 67 million yen ($480,000) after social media footage showed him licking his finger then touching a plate of…
The ‘harshest heat wave’ in its history caught Southeast Asia off guard
Hong Kong CNN — Every day, countless mopeds criss-cross the congested city of Hanoi, in Vietnam, with commuters traveling to work or motorbike taxis dropping off everything from parcels to…
Influencer dies after live-streaming himself drinking bottles of Chinese spirit Baijiu
Hong Kong CNN — A social media influencer died soon after live-streaming himself drinking several bottles of strong alcohol on China’s version of TikTok, state-run media in the country are…
Global Slavery Index 2023: She once stitched clothes in a sweatshop and is now speaking out for modern slaves
Brisbane, Australia CNN — When Nasreen Sheikh walks down a busy street, she doesn’t see the faces of the people walking by – she sees the clothes they wear and…
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — The United States and Taiwan agreed the first stage of a bilateral trade initiative on Thursday, less than a year after negotiations began, in a move…
Boys, 6 and 3, crash parents’ car, while driving to buy a toy car
CNN — It was a late night joyride that thankfully ended without anyone getting seriously hurt. Two brothers, ages 6 and 3, took their parents’ car for a spin late…
Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones: Australian surfer faces possible flogging after alleged naked, drunken rampage in Indonesia
CNN — An Australian man arrested in a conservative area of Indonesia over an alleged violent rampage faces the possibility of prison time and a public flogging, authorities have said.…
Miller High Life: Belgium destroys shipment of American beer after taking issue with ‘Champagne of Beer’ slogan
CNN — Belgium has destroyed a shipment of American beer after taking exception to its maker’s slogan that it was “The Champagne of Beers.” Belgian customs crushed the 2,352 cans…