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France secures release of Camilo Castro held in Venezuela

France secured the release of French-Chilean yoga teacher Camilo Castro, who had been detained in Venezuela for four months after disappearing at the Colombian border, with President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot crediting French diplomacy for bringing him home.

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Chinese Beverage Brands Flourish in the US, Challenging Starbucks’ Dominance with Innovation and Cultural Flavor

Chinese beverage chains like Luckin, Heytea, and Cotti are rapidly expanding across U.S. cities, introducing tech‑driven cafés, inventive flavors, and competitive prices that challenge Starbucks’ dominance while reshaping American coffee culture.

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Apple and Issey Miyake Unite for the iPhone Pocket

Apple and Issey Miyake’s collaboration produced the “iPhone Pocket,” a 3D‑knitted pleated sleeve blending fashion and tech, praised for craftsmanship but mocked online for its $229 price tag.

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South Africa takes first steps to explore Africa’s maiden green shipping corridor

South Africa has begun exploring Africa’s first green shipping corridor, aiming to launch ammonia-powered iron ore carriers between Saldanha Bay and Rotterdam by 2029 and achieve full decarbonisation of the route by 2035.

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GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games of this generation

Grand Theft Auto VI, delayed to November 2026 after more than a decade of anticipation, remains the most eagerly awaited game of this generation, promising groundbreaking open‑world features despite fan frustration over the long wait.

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Italy, Como expands its electric bus fleet with seven new Yutong e-buses

The city of Como, Italy has expanded its public transport fleet with seven new Yutong electric buses, advancing its commitment to sustainable urban mobility and reducing emissions.