The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.
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Macrons Sue Candace Owens, Accusing Her of Defamation
The suit seeks damages after the podcaster claimed Brigitte Macron is a man. The French president and his wife said the statement caused “pain to us and our families.”
K-Beauty Fans Stock up on Cosmetics After Trump’s Tariff Threat
American consumers of Korean cosmetics and skin-care products are bulk buying, as President Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on imports.
Police Arrest Far-Right Leader After Anti-Immigrant Riots in Spanish Town
Prosecutors said the local head of Deport Them Now, an anti-immigrant group, helped incite four days of violence that have rattled a town with a large North African community.
Israel and Iran Usher In New Era of Psychological Warfare
The 12-day conflict was marked by a flurry of propaganda, disinformation and covert operations aided by artificial intelligence and spread by social media.
Chinese University Expels Woman for ‘Improper Contact’ With a Foreigner
The university published the student’s full name and said her behavior had “damaged national dignity.” The move prompted an online debate and accusations of sexism.
Who Is the ‘Aura Farming’ Boat Race Kid on TikTok?
Thanks to his dance moves on the front of a boat, a young Indonesian boy has become an internet sensation, and is now a “tourism ambassador.”
Who Is the ‘Aura Farming’ Boat Race Kid on TikTok?
Thanks to his dance moves on the front of a boat, a young Indonesian boy has become an internet sensation, and is now a “tourism ambassador.”
Denmark Aims to Use Copyright Law to Protect People From Deepfakes
A pioneering bill would give citizens the right to demand that social media platforms remove digital forgeries of themselves.
Not Invited to Dior’s Show in Paris, a Fashion Influencer Hosts a Watch Party Instead
Denied a seat at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, a fashion critic invited all of Paris to watch it with him at a bar. Hundreds took him up on the offer.