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France Targets Shein and Temu with Fast Fashion Fees

France Targets Shein and Temu with Fast Fashion Fees

France has begun imposing fees on fast fashion items that could reach nearly €20 per garment by 2030, according to a new BBC report. The move is part of a broader effort to regulate ultra-fast fashion companies like Shein and Temu.

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Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

Germany has blamed Russia for a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a device carrying military-grade explosives was discovered on August 5, according to a U.S. defense official. The incident has prompted Germany to close the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin.

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Argentina star Lionel Messi ends 21-year international career

Argentina star Lionel Messi ends 21-year international career

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international soccer after 21 years with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022 and two Copa América championships, announced his decision in a personal message to fans.

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September 1, 2026: Floods, Resignations, and Cultural Events

September 1, 2026: Floods, Resignations, and Cultural Events

On September 1, 2026, South Korea's Taean region faced extreme rainfall of over 79mm per hour, prompting emergency alerts. In Germany, Leipzig opened a new zoo exhibit, and Spain's Alicante province hosted a range of cultural events.

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Iranians Abroad Divided Over War, 6 Months On

Iranians Abroad Divided Over War, 6 Months On

Six months after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, 2026, the conflict has deepened divisions among Iranians in the diaspora, with some supporting the strikes and others condemning them, according to Al Jazeera and Iran News Update.

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Nepal Death Toll Crosses 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Nepal Death Toll Crosses 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue

The death toll in Nepal from devastating floods on the border with Tibet has crossed 1,000, according to the country's disaster agency. More than 3,900 people remain missing, with over 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of mud-filled tunnels at hydropower sites along the Trishuli River.

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