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Asian markets fall on China woes, US rate concerns
Asian markets fell Wednesday on concerns about the Chinese economy and after stronger-than-expected US retail sales data increased the likelihood of a further Fed rate hike. The data comes on top of a raft of weaker-than-expected figures on Tuesday showing slowing growth in retail sales and industrial production.
Plus-size movement reshapes fashion in Brazil
Defying the fashion world's narrow stereotype of beauty, Brazilian plus-size designer Amanda Momente poses confidently for the camera, wearing the clothing label she founded after failing to find other options that fit. "The fashion industry needs to fit our bodies, not the other way around," says Momente.
Russia tests digital ruble in bid to bypass sanctions
Russia began testing its new digital ruble with consumers on Tuesday, in the hope blockchain technology will help it evade sanctions and tighten control over its citizens. He said the move will allow Russia to avoid banks where it faces restrictions, and that the blockchain is "much less easy to sanction and attack".
Ralph Lauren probed in Canada over Uyghur forced labour claims
Canada's corporate watchdog on Tuesday launched an investigation of Ralph Lauren's Canadian unit over allegations the fashion giant used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority. Rights groups say more than one million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim minorities have been held in re-education camps in China's western Xinjiang region, with a slew of abuses that include forced labor.
'Sarafina' cinema return: Leleti Khumalo recalls fond memories filming the movie
Leleti Khumalo said Miriam Makeba, John Kani and Whoopi Goldberg mentored and moulded her for the entertainment industry while filming 'Sarafina' decades ago.
11-year-old Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson watches late father wrestle in a heartwarming throwback video
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson throwback video had the internet gushing over his relationship with his late father. He was 11 years old when he watched him wrestle.
Metro police cops film the demolition of newly constructed house, video upset SA netizens
A video of traffic officers capturing the demolition of her house with their phone cameras sparked outrage among South Africans on social media platforms.
One-day wedding timeline sparks Twitter debate, netizens discuss pros and cons
A young man sparked a debate about whether people should have cheap weddings or elaborate weddings on a Twitter post. His post trended and went viral online.
Joyous Celebration: Mbali Lekhuleni gets candid about how he killed her r*pist
Joyous Celebration soloist Mbali Lukheleni gets candid about her near-death experience when her r*pist assaulted her twice before she shot him dead at age 16.
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