Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis
As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed.
2023-09-29 16:22
Vachathi: India court upholds convictions in 30-year-old rapes
Chennai high court rejected the appeal of 215 convicts, including police, forest and revenue officials.
2023-09-29 14:56
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 9 brilliant beauty buys supporting good causes
A wave of pink products washing over the beauty world can only mean one thing: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is back. This October, with the Barbie pink trend still going strong, there’s even more reason to snap up a rose-tinted treat for yourself or a loved one. From nail polish and make-up to skincare and hair tools, here’s our pick of this year’s best charitable beauty buys… 1. Mavala Limited edition Power of Pink Mini Colour Pink Pastel, £6.40, LookFantastic For the third year running, Mavala unveils its Power of Pink range of skincare and nail varnishes, with £1 from the sale of each product going to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. We love the Power of Pink Pastel polish, a cute ballerina-pink shade that suits everyone. 2. Trinny London Sherin Lip2Cheek, £26 Fans of TV presenter turned beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall’s eponymous brand love the versatility of the creamy Lip2Cheek pots, which can be used as blusher, lipstick or eyeshadow. Named after Trinny London customer Sherin, who is living with secondary breast cancer, this shade is a warm brown. For every pot sold, 10% of sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Now. 3. Bobbi Brown Powerful Pinks Crushed Oil Infused Gloss Duo, £38 Bobbi Brown’s luscious lip gloss duo, worth £50, brings together two botanical oil-infused pink hues, with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Soft peachy-pink In The Buff is perfect for everyday wear while plummy Slow Jam is an ideal evening option. 4. Clinique Limited Edition Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, £40 If you’re yet to try Clinique’s incredible Moisture Surge, now’s the perfect time to experience the lightweight but ultra-hydrating day cream loved by beauty buffs. For every pot of the limited edition sold, £10 will be donated to the BCRF. 5. Philip Kingsley No Scent No Colour Duo Shampoo and Conditioner, £42.24 (was £48) Inspired by trichologist Philip Kingsley’s wife’s battle with breast cancer, these fragrance-free essentials were formulated for use during chemotherapy. Ideal if you’ve got sensitive skin or dandruff, they contain salicylic acid and green tea extract to promote scalp health. For every bottle sold, 50p will go to cancer charity Look Good Feel Better 6. Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Advanced Night Repair Serum Limited Edition, £89 Devotees of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair – one of the first skincare serums, launched back in 1982, and still a bestseller – love its rejuvenating, collagen-boosting powers. For October, the usually brown bottle gets a hot pink transformation, with a 20% donation from sales going to BCRF. 7. Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Micro-Serum, £90 Packed with rose-infused microdroplets, this dual-phase serum works to strengthen the skin barrier, hydrate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. For every serum sold, Elemis is donating £10 to Look Good Feel Better in support of their workshops and services. 8. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, £118 for 100ml A long-time supporter of BCA month, Jo Malone this year introduces a special edition of the classic Peony And Blush Suede Cologne, with £20 from every bottle sold going to the BCRF. Decorated with a floral print and a pink ribbon, the fragrance features notes of red apple, pink peony, jasmine and rose. 9. GHD Platinum+ Styler Pink Limited Edition, £239 For creating poker-straight strands or glossy waves, the GHD Platinum+ with hair-protecting technology is second to none. This marbled pink limited edition comes with a free zip-up pouch, with £10 for each sale going to Breast Cancer Now or €10 to the Irish Cancer Society. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Smokers 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely Female students ‘more than twice as likely’ to be affected by poor mental health, research shows Many parents of under 5s on less than £50k ‘quit work due to childcare costs’ – survey
2023-09-29 14:49
Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here's why it matters for the world
Maritime disputes across the vast South China Sea have ratcheted up in recent years as an increasingly assertive China militarizes disputed islands and confronts its regional rivals over their competing claims in the strategically important and resource-rich waterway.
2023-09-29 14:24
Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to 'bully' China
China is behaving like a schoolyard bully toward smaller countries, the Philippines defense secretary told CNN Friday during an exclusive interview in which he said his nation had to stand up to Beijing's territorial expansion in the South China Sea.
2023-09-29 14:20
A week that laid bare the stakes of the 2024 election
America's next presidential election is 13 months away. But while the first Republican primary votes will not be cast until the dead of winter, the last week of September 2023 may come to be seen as the moment when the extraordinary implications of the fight for the White House crystallized.
2023-09-29 12:21
MLB rumors: White Sox to ‘wait and see,’ Orioles 30-year lease, Hector Neris apology
The latest slate of MLB rumors involves an uncertain White Sox front office, a positive Orioles stadium update, and Hector Neris' apology to Julio Rodriguez.
2023-09-29 12:20
Referees in Packers - Lions Game Make Hilariously Late Call That Turns a Detroit Field Goal Into a TD
VIDEO: Quay Walker's unsportsmanlike penalty.
2023-09-29 11:54
3 Packers to blame for horrific loss to Lions on Thursday Night Football
The Green Bay Packers were utterly embarrassed at home against the Detroit Lions as offense, defense and special teams came together to lose as a team.
2023-09-29 11:54
Right-wing media fumes over Univision anchor's debate questions
Republicans are enraged that their safe space was punctured at the second GOP debate by a Univision anchor.
2023-09-29 11:48
Number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap surpasses 400,000 to record high
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY The number of people crossing the perilous Darien Gap linking Panama and Colombia
2023-09-29 11:29
Packers Get Huge Play After Clock Expires to End Third Quarter Against Lions
VIDEO: Clock expires before Packers get big play to end third quarter.
2023-09-29 11:21