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Chinese-founded fast fashion giant Shein has confidentially applied to go public in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, calling the move potentially one of the biggest IPOs in years.

Viral videos of vulgar, intoxicated and violent aeroplane passengers have become common, but it is not just a social media trend: statistics confirm cases are on the rise.

Australia will ban imports of disposable vapes from 1 January 2024 and will soon introduce legislation to outlaw the manufacture, advertising or its supply in the country. Health Minister Mark Butler said vaping had been sold to governments as a way to help long-term smokers quit, but now children are becoming addicted.

Relatives of dozens of Chinese passengers who died when a Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared almost 10 years ago have called for a new investigation.

The recent crowning of Miss Universe has started with some controversy in what was supposed to be a celebration for the Central American nation of Nicaragua. Earlier this month 23-year-old model Sheynnis Palacios made history when she became the first Nicaraguan to wear the crown.

Hamas fighters are set to release more hostages on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israel.

Israel and Hamas announced a deal on Wednesday allowing at least 50 hostages and scores of Palestinian prisoners to be freed while offering besieged Gaza residents a four-day truce after weeks of all-out war.

Villagers have set up a Hindu shrine at the mouth of the tunnel to the local god, Boukhnag, seeking divine intervention as the effort to rescue trapped workers in a tunnel continues.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson was "bamboozled" by data during the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry hears.