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Taiwan, Hungary deny making Hezbollah pagers
Taiwan, Hungary deny making Hezbollah pagers
by  AFP

Taiwan and Hungary on Wednesday denied making pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon, killing 12 people. The explosions in Lebanon killed 12 people, including two children, and wounded up to 2,800 others.

So where does the oceans' plastic waste come from?
So where does the oceans' plastic waste come from?
by  AFP

In the form of bottles, tyres, packaging and piping, millions of tonnes of plastic waste are dumped every year in the world's waterways, often ending up in the oceans. The rest, including food packaging and closed bottles, floats for "years, even decades", before ending up in the oceans, the OECD says.

Italy seen overtaking France as world's largest wine producer
Italy seen overtaking France as world's largest wine producer
by  AFP

Italy is due to regain its spot as the world's largest wine producer in 2024 as France's vineyards are hit by unfavourable weather, according to figures from each country's agricultural authorities. Since 2007, Italy has been the world's top producer each year apart from 2011, 2014 and 2023, when it was pipped by France, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

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