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BloombergChina Watchdog Orders Temu-Owner PDD to Fix Refunds Policy
(Bloomberg) -- China’s top markets watchdog summoned PDD Holdings Inc. executives to order the company to fix its refunds-first policy, taking aim at a practice that a growing number of merchants argue hurts their bottom line.Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley DreamSan Francisco, Paris Named Best Cities for Urban TransportationDC Business Leaders Welcome Return-to-Office Policy Under TrumpA Chicag
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Tragic roadside photo highlights increasingly common trend at Aussie tourist spot: 'Very hairy'
Locals are fed up with what they said was inaction from government. Now they're speaking out.
- Yahoo News Australia
Stark warning after Aussies share incredible 40kg find on popular beach
Volunteers have issued a call to action to other wildlife enthusiasts to help rid the pest from Aussie waterways.
- Storyful
Man Charged With Racial Vilification Over Offensive Electronic Sign in Window of Home
A man in a Brisbane suburb has been charged under Australia’s racial vilification laws for allegedly displaying an offensive electronic sign in his home.Footage released by Queensland Police shows the sign saying “Death To” followed by a series of words scrolling across the screen, which were blurred by police.According to The Australian, the sign said “death to Jews” and vilified non-white people.Police said they searched a property in Morningside on December 11, seized the sign, a computer, and a phone. The man was arrested at the scene.As a result of the investigation, counter-terrorism police charged him with one count each of serious racial, religious, sexuality, or gender identity vilification, serious assault and obstructing police, a statement read.“We urge people to remain respectful and we strongly condemn anyone who incites violence and hatred within our community. There is no place for anti-Semitism or prejudice or hatred of any kind,” Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond said. Credit: Queensland Police via Storyful
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Elizabeth Hurley divides opinion with latest racy selfie in daringly plunging dress
Elizabeth Hurley has left fans divided with her most recent racy selfie. See photo.
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Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing
The president said he "learned something" from the president-elect.
- NewsWire
Update on man who allegedly raped 90yo
The case that traumatised the Central Coast region of NSW last year has taken another turn after the alleged victim died from her injuries.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Fans left saddened for Allan Border as Australian Cricket Awards rocked by shock 25-year first
It's sparked more questions about the jam-packed cricket calendar. Read more here.
- WWD
Brooks Nader Pairs Sheer Lace Top With Silk Trousers and Bayonetta Glasses at L’Agence Holiday Dinner
Other notable names in attendance included Heather Graham and Shanina Shaik.
- CNN
Xi’s RSVP is a snub to Trump, but the inauguration invite is still a big deal
Imagine the scene, at noon, on January 20, on the west front of the US Capitol.
- HuffPost
Blue Ivy Carter Sparks Controversy By Wearing What Some Call A ‘Wildly Inappropriate’ Dress
Certain social media users criticized the outfit, but many others voiced support for the 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
- NewsWire
‘Stop’: Cop erupts after baby’s skull fractured
A newborn baby has been rushed to hospital with a fractured skull after a horrifying alleged home invasion in a troubled Australian town.
- France 24
Russia threatens to retaliate after Ukrainian ATACMS strike in Rostov
Moscow on Wednesday accused Kyiv of firing US-supplied ATACAMS missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region and threatened to retaliate. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine's "destructive" approach made peace impossible. Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.President Vladimir Putin has previously threatened to launch a hypersonic ballistic missi
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Kari Lake's New Trump-Announced Gig Has Critics Fuming
Social media users slammed the role as "shameful."
- Futurism
Elon Musk Gloats as Trump Announces Billionaires Will Be Exempt From Normal Environmental Rules
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is dancing with joy now that his new father figure has promised him that he will no longer have to abide by pesky environmental rules. On Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post that the government would be for sale after all, promising that any company investing $1 billion in the US government would "receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals." "GET READY TO ROCK!!!" Trump ex
- InStyle
Kate Middleton "Is Not Back to Normal" Yet Amid Her Cancer Recovery
"She is a different person now."
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Seven announces Matt Doran's replacement on Weekend Sunrise: 'Beyond excited'
Channel Seven has announced a familiar face will be replacing Matt Doran as host of Weekend Sunrise alongside Monique Wright. Read more.
- Evening Standard
'Please give me my life back': British teen makes emotional plea after being jailed in Dubai for holiday romance
Marcus Fakana and his family have urged foreign secretary David Lammy to intervene in the case
- Good Housekeeping
Meghan Markle Just Wore a Rare All-Pink Gown to a Baby Shower
Meghan Markle doesn’t often wear pink, but for her friend Samantha Stone’s baby shower, Meghan pulled out a full-length gown in the hue to celebrate.
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Channel Seven star details disastrous interview with royal Sarah Ferguson: 'Hot mess'
Channel Seven journalist Michael Usher has spoken out about his disastrous interview with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Read more.