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France becomes the First EU country to ban Shein and Temu Ads in crackdown on ultra-fast fashion

Behind the global success of platforms such as Shein and Temu lies one of the most unsustainable consumption models of our time. And today, France has decided to take action.

  • Jul 05, 2026 14:11

Amazon steps up Its game with 400 satellites in space

Amazon has big plans this summer for its satellite internet project. Following a recent launch, the Leo constellation now has 394 satellites orbiting Earth, and the company says it plans to launch its first service as early as this year.

  • Jul 04, 2026 20:00

China launches its Xinhuan No. 1 Floating Mega-Farm (open to tourists)

Three million juvenile fish and 64,000 m³ of water (the equivalent of 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools): the Xinhuan No. 1 semi-submersible aquaculture platform has just anchored off the coast of Hainan.

  • Jul 04, 2026 13:23

Private jets and the XXL World Cup: FIFA leaders increasingly out of touch

The World Cup has proven to be an event with a massive environmental cost, from FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s private jet travel to a geographically fragmented organization.

  • Jun 28, 2026 15:31

Goodbye to foreign beverages: Air France’s new strategy highlights French-style luxury

Planning a flight with Air France? If you’re traveling in Business or First Class, you might notice a small change.

  • Jun 27, 2026 07:23

Two pizzas worth 600 million euros: the crazy story of Bitcoin Pizza Day

It all began on May 18, 2010. Developer Laszlo Hanyecz was feeling a little hungry and had an idea up his sleeve.

  • Jun 26, 2026 07:42

The Roman concrete business: Professor uncovers an ancient secret and sells his own cement

Fragments of quicklime trapped in the mixture, reactive volcanic ash, a “hot-mixing” process that generates heat… All these elements transformed cement into a dynamic material, capable of sealing cracks over time.

  • Jun 24, 2026 08:21

China sanctions 10 "sensitive" U.S. companies

China has taken a tougher stance against the United States by imposing export controls on ten U.S. companies, in a new episode of escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.

  • Jun 23, 2026 15:30

Library trick for booking airline tickets: A real deal or a TikTok fad?

Has it become the new hotspot for finding cheaper plane tickets? Is the village library making an unexpected splash in the financial news?

  • Jun 22, 2026 11:05

Voted "World's Worst Photographer," a French woman lands a $50,000 contract

The photographer owes this unusual title to Icelandair, which has decided to entrust her with its next advertising campaign.

  • Jun 21, 2026 16:05