Wildlife crime investigators hope to crack down on illegal elephant killing with a new tool for tracking illegal ivory that uses nuclear test residue to determine the age of a tusk, said a study out…
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France battles ‘microwave’ food in restaurants
Fearing the creeping use of re-heated pre-prepared food in restaurants, French lawmakers have voted to force restaurants to use a “home made” label for freshly made dishes, and will fine those that use it fraudulently….
Naomi Campbell comes undone at Paris fashion week
Naomi Campbell drew cheers on the catwalk at Paris fashion week on Sunday when the 43-year-old supermodel opened the first haute couture show of the season for Versace in a sparkling black micro sequin jacket….
Asian designers centre stage at Paris fashion
Asian designers on Thursday took to the catwalks at Paris fashion week with the sharp lines of South Korea’s Wooyoungmi’s scorched desert-inspired collection vying for attention with young Japanese designer Yusuke Takahashi’s colourful exploration of…
Oily fish helps fight breast cancer
Eating a portion of tuna, salmon, sardines or other oily fish once or twice a week reduces the risk of breast cancer, according to a review published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on Thursday….
Oprah Winfrey named the most powerful celebrity in the world: Forbes
Television talk show queen Oprah Winfrey was named the most powerful celebrity in the world on Wednesday as Forbes.com released its annual list of the top movers and shakers in the entertainment industry. Winfrey, 59,…
Next from Stevie Wonder: a gospel tune in Arabic?
Soul music legend Stevie Wonder says he’s toying with the idea of including a gospel song in Arabic on an upcoming album dedicated to his mother. “Gospel Inspired by Lula” is among several projects that…
Tableware colour influences food flavour, study
British hospitals use red trays in a programme to combat malnutrition, but may have chosen the worst possible colour, according to a study Wednesday linking the tinge of tableware to food enjoyment. Researchers from the…
Michael Jackson’s son to testify, as anniversary marked
Michael Jackson’s son Prince is set to testify at his family’s trial against tour promoter AEG Live, reports said Tuesday, as relatives and fans marked the fourth anniversary of his death. The 16-year-old, the eldest…