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Dairy giants recall infant formula after contamination scare
Published on 22/01/2026
» Three of the world’s largest dairy companies are recalling and blocking batches of infant milk formula after a contamination scare that began with Nestle widened on Wednesday to the French groups Danone and Lactalis.
Scientist wins 'Environment Nobel' for shedding light on hidden fungal networks
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tonnes of carbon annually.
Cambodian, South Korean police arrest 26 for alleged scams, sex crimes
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2026
» SEOUL - A joint investigative team of Cambodian and South Korean police has arrested 26 suspects over alleged online scams and sex crimes targeting South Korean citizens, the Korean presidential office said on Monday.
Lid lifted on Hong Kong bid-rigging rackets
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/12/2025
» Raphael Chan entered Hong Kong’s construction industry in the mid-1990s convinced that quality building work could improve people’s lives. But he quit more than two decades later, disillusioned by what he called rampant corruption in the industry.
Indonesia pushes back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb rentals
Reuters, Published on 10/12/2025
» JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has pushed back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb Inc rentals, saying such services are needed to foster tourism in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
What to know about Australia’s social media ban
The New York TImes, Published on 07/12/2025
» SYDNEY — There are an estimated 440,000 young Australian teens, ages 13 to 15, on Snapchat. On Instagram, 350,000 in that age group are active users, and on TikTok, 200,000. Even Facebook — not exactly squarely in the Gen Alpha zeitgeist — reportedly has 150,000.
Migration and crime fears loom over Chile's presidential runoff
AFP, Published on 06/12/2025
» ARICA (CHILE) - Crime and immigration are the issues dominating Chile's presidential election runoff -- nowhere more so than in the northern border city of Arica, where residents say fear has replaced the calm they once knew.
Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'
AFP, Published on 30/11/2025
» PALM BEACH (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday, ominously warning that the country's airspace should be considered "closed."
Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban
AFP, Published on 24/11/2025
» SYDNEY - Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media.
Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4
AFP, Published on 20/11/2025
» SYDNEY - Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.