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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Kings deny roughing up Cotton in NBL Championship Series opener

The Sydney Kings won the first game of the NBL Championship Series against the Adelaide 36ers, limiting star player Bryce Cotton to just 10 points amidst claims he was targeted physically.

Mar 21 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government Commission prohibits the planting of transgenic cotton in 68 municipalities in Maranhão

The Brazilian government's CTNBio has banned transgenic cotton cultivation in 68 municipalities in Maranhão to protect native plant species.

Mar 20 • 21:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Luxury' cotton bedding set that feels expensive now slashed to £23

A luxury cotton bedding set from Dusk has been significantly discounted to £23.80, down from £40, with various color options available.

Mar 20 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Inside Coronation Street Anthony Cotton's romance with boyfriend he met on ITV soap

Actor Anthony Cotton, known for his role as Sean Tully on 'Coronation Street', shares insights into his real-life romance with a partner he met through the ITV soap.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Adelaide 36ers into their first NBL grand final since 2018

The Adelaide 36ers have advanced to their first NBL grand final in eight years following a decisive victory over South East Melbourne, led by star player Bryce Cotton.

Mar 17 • 21:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers say these luxurious towels are 'huge, thick and really soft' and a bargain from £7

Shoppers are excited about a sale on Dusk's Madrid Fine Stripe Cotton Towel Collection, praised for their quality and softness, now starting at £7.

Mar 17 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

One Nostalgic Scent is Selling Like Hotcakes

A sweet, airy, and cotton candy-like scent trend is booming, appealing to many who seek nostalgia and pleasure in fragrances.

Mar 17 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck overturns and another catches fire on highways in the coast of SP

Two truck accidents occurred in the coastal region of São Paulo, causing traffic disruptions but no injuries.

Mar 17 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Homeware fans are snapping up H&M’s £35 100% cotton bedding set in 20 different colours for spring

H&M has launched a 100% cotton bedding set priced at £34.99, available in 20 colors, appealing to homeware fans looking for affordable spring updates.

Mar 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Scientists discover record haze layer on a planet with cotton candy density; understand

Astronomers are intrigued by the discovery of an extremely light exoplanet, Kepler-51d, surrounded by a thick haze that obscures its composition.

Mar 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers 'throw out' old towels for 'luxury' £27 cotton towel set in sale

Shoppers are discarding their old towels to purchase a luxury cotton towel set on sale for £27.

Mar 16 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jo Whiley issues heartfelt apology for 'not supporting' Fearne Cotton

Jo Whiley has publicly apologized to Fearne Cotton for not supporting her during a difficult time at BBC Radio 1.

Mar 13 • 14:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegalese Cotton Yields Among the Best in West Africa

Senegal's cotton production has nearly doubled over the past two years, achieving some of the highest yields in West Africa.

Mar 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hotel-style £39 bedding set with a game changing zip that makes life so much easier

Marks and Spencer offers the Pure Cotton Sateen Cherry Blossom Bedding Set, priced between £39.50 and £69, featuring a zip design for easier use.

Mar 12 • 14:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

No gas, no stove... make fluffy rotis on induction, they will be as soft as cotton

This article provides a guide on how to make fluffy rotis using an induction cooktop, highlighting necessary tips and techniques for success.

Mar 12 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fearne Cotton on why she quit Radio 1 and how she moved on from tough times

Fearne Cotton reflects on her departure from Radio 1 and discusses her journey towards self-acceptance in her new book.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tom Cotton puts Biden on notice while demanding answers on draining of nation’s oil stockpile

Senator Tom Cotton demands accountability from President Biden for significantly depleting the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve without sufficient replenishment.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

£50 cotton waffle duvet set now just £18 'makes my bed look like a hotel'

A cotton waffle duvet set originally priced at £50 is being sold for £18, prompting excitement among shoppers for its hotel-like quality.

Mar 9 • 09:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Historical Events of March 8: What Happened on This Day?

The article discusses significant historical events that occurred on March 8, notably the origins of International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 09:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck overturns after collision and cotton cargo catches fire on the roadside in MT

A truck overturned in Mato Grosso, Brazil, on Friday, resulting in its cotton cargo catching fire after colliding with another heavy vehicle.

Mar 7 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It has 366 employees: the new owners of Vicentin seek to reactivate a historic cotton factory

Algodonera Avellaneda has accepted an offer from Nueva Vicentin Argentina SA to reactivate its operations after months of inactivity.

Mar 6 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Each of the underpants in this pack costs less than 4 euros: this is Amazon's best-selling pack

A six-pack of cotton boxers in various colors, available in sizes S to 4XL, has become popular on Amazon, priced under 4 euros per pair.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

These wristbands to relieve arthritis are made of compressive cotton and are so comfortable that you can wear them all day

These comfortable compressive cotton wristbands, developed by specialized doctors, are designed to alleviate arthritis pain and can be worn throughout the day.

Mar 1 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Egypt becomes the 2nd largest destination for exports from MT driven by corn, cotton, and beef

Egypt has emerged as the second largest destination for exports of commodities from Mato Grosso in 2025, driven by increases in the import of corn, cotton, and beef.

Feb 28 • 11:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

'Thatte Idli'... as soft as cotton, as big as a plate! Learn about Karnataka's special idli recipe

The article explores the popular South Indian dish 'Thatte Idli', highlighting its unique preparation method and its rise to fame across India.

Feb 27 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Flattering' £14 M&S spring T-shirt shoppers are buying in several colours

Marks and Spencer's Cotton Rich Premium T-Shirt is receiving attention for its quality and affordability, with a promotion allowing it to be purchased for £14.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Stunning' £90 Gingham Cotton Duvet Cover that 'Washes Well' Slashed to £24

A gingham cotton duvet cover set priced at £90 is now available for £24, highlighting significant savings for seasonal home updates.

Feb 25 • 09:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

When sorting, pay attention that not all cotton is the same, advises Stanislav Straka in an interview about washing

Stanislav Straka, an expert from Henkel's standardized testing laboratory in Slovakia, shares insights on effective laundry sorting, detergent types, and washing techniques.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Six-piece cotton towel set hailed as 'good value for money' now less than 50p each

A new six-piece cotton towel set is available for under £3, making it an affordable bathroom refresh option.

Feb 23 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Jairam Ramesh say about the India-US trade deal?

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commented on the India-US trade deal, stating that the government claims it will not impact farmers growing crops such as maize, cotton, soybean, apples, fruits, and nuts.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a doctor and this is why you shouldn't use a cotton swab to clean your ears'

A doctor warns against using cotton swabs for ear cleaning, stating it can worsen the issue.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exotic table grapes, with imported genetics, are a big bet from the São Francisco Valley

Exotic table grape varieties, such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Black, are gaining popularity among Brazilian vineyard growers in the São Francisco Valley, primarily aimed at the international market.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Davina McCall issues verdict on relationship with 'rival' star as she shares warning

TV presenter Davina McCall discusses her friendship with Fearne Cotton and gives advice about public rivalries in the celebrity world.

Feb 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

M&S £30 cotton bedding set that ‘feels like luxury hotel sheets’ has new prints for spring

Marks & Spencer has launched two new spring prints for their affordable Pure Cotton bedding range, which is compared in quality to luxury hotel sheets.

Feb 14 • 11:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tom Cotton demands FDA probe into illegal Chinese ingredients in US weight loss drugs

Sen. Tom Cotton is urging the FDA to investigate the infiltration of illegal Chinese ingredients into weight loss drugs sold in the United States, citing national and health security concerns.

Feb 13 • 16:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It has 366 employees: uncertainty about the future of a cotton factory that has been inactive for months

Workers from Algodonera Avellaneda in Santa Fe are protesting for unpaid wages as the factory has been closed for months due to industry crises and pending information from owners about its future.

Feb 13 • 15:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Sudanese Cotton Queen: The Centerpiece of the Ottawa Film Festival

The film 'Cotton Queen' by Sudanese director Susan Mirghani is poised to be a prominent feature at the 2026 Ottawa International Film Festival.

Feb 13 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cotton: Greece is the Champion in Europe - Characterized as High Quality

Greece is the leading cotton producer in Europe, contributing about 80% of the EU's total production, yet it remains a regional player with limited influence on global price setting.

Feb 12 • 13:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bangladesh and America have dealt a big blow to India!

Bangladesh has announced a significant change in its cotton sourcing strategy, opting to purchase cotton from the United States instead of India, following a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S.

Feb 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'My period cramps were so bad I felt sick but this £25 item made it manageable'

The article discusses how a £25 product from Riley, a female-founded period care brand, helped manage severe menstrual cramps by offering organic cotton options free from toxins and plastic.

Feb 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'cotton test' of agricultural imports: bananas arrive from Latin America and Africa loaded with pesticides banned in the EU

Spanish farmers are protesting against the EU-Mercosur agreement, claiming that agricultural imports are undermining local production standards due to lax pesticide regulations.

Feb 10 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cotton candy vendor arrested for filming 2-year-old girl without permission in a park in PR tried to delete videos after being caught by the child's mother

A cotton candy vendor was arrested for filming a 2-year-old girl without her mother's consent in a park in Cascavel, Brazil, and attempted to delete the videos when confronted.

Feb 9 • 17:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Kimberley cotton growers produce record-breaking crop

The Kimberley region in Australia has celebrated a record-breaking cotton harvest in its first season with a new processing gin in Kununurra.

Feb 8 • 22:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s EPA reapproves contentious weedkiller dicamba for some GM crops

The EPA has reapproved the controversial weedkiller dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, despite criticism regarding its environmental impact.

Feb 8 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum murdered son, 3, then dumped his body in shower curtain behind shopping centre

Keara Cotton has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to the murder of her four-year-old son, Jayceion Mathis, whose body she concealed in a shower curtain.

Feb 8 • 16:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Cotton Growers thrash Diablos Rojos Femenil in a record-setting match for the LMS

The Algodoneras del Unión Laguna secured a historic 34-19 victory over Diablos Rojos Femenil, breaking multiple records in the process during a notable softball match.

Feb 8 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Fearne Cotton's ‘very lovely’ cherry-print loafers are straight from Claudia Winkleman’s Traitors wardrobe

Fearne Cotton has acquired a cherry-print pair of loafers inspired by Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe featured on The Traitors.

Feb 6 • 09:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

African cotton growers demand subsidies for pesticides

About forty West African cotton growers gathered in Dakar to share best practices and discuss challenges facing the industry, including climate change and pest management.

Feb 3 • 23:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Germany's most notorious murderer, who existed only on cotton swabs

The article discusses the case of the so-called 'Heilbronn Phantom', a suspected female murderer in Germany whose existence was ultimately disproven despite DNA evidence linking her to multiple crimes.

Feb 3 • 22:00 UTC

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