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🇬🇧 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trucker with a load of 47 tons arrested for driving drunk on BR-364 in MG

A 62-year-old truck driver was arrested for driving under the influence with a load of 47 tons of cotton seeds on BR-364 in Comendador Gomes, MG.

Feb 3 • 14:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Flexibilization

The article describes a vendor in Varanasi, India, preparing cotton candy in blue and pink bags while waiting for customers by the Ganges River.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How to choose sustainable fabrics and garments, according to a fashion expert: "Cotton is better if you care about the oceans"

The article discusses the environmental impact of the fashion industry and offers insights on choosing sustainable fabrics, highlighting cotton's benefits for ocean conservation.

Feb 2 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Pharmacist says 'always' use cotton bud when tackling common winter flare up

A pharmacist emphasizes the importance of using cotton buds to help prevent the spread of winter viruses and aid recovery.

Jan 16 • 09:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fearne Cotton's ex Jesse Wood unemployed and living on barely £1,000 a month

Jesse Wood, the ex-partner of Fearne Cotton, is struggling to find work and claims to live on less than £1,000 a month since their split in 2024, amidst ongoing legal issues related to driving offences.

Jan 15 • 18:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Shrinking Exoplanets: Worlds Like Cotton

A distant star is orbited by four unusually low-density planets that are still very young and are expected to lose their fluffiness as they age.

Jan 15 • 10:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tsiaras for farmers: The State cannot operate with obsessions, egos, and stubbornness, we await their response

Minister Tsiaras made statements regarding the agricultural sector after a meeting with farmer representatives, discussing decisions on OSD, de minimis aids, and cotton issues.

Jan 14 • 13:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Hailey Bieber Popularized the Brand of Refined Cotton Pieces

Hailey Bieber recently posted a photo on Instagram wearing a shirt from the brand Cou Cou Intimates, gaining significant attention.

Jan 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Nationwide meeting in Nikaia for the meeting with Mitsotakis: Farmers decide on their demands and representatives

Farmers are meeting in Nikaia to discuss their demands and representatives ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis, with key topics including cotton, livestock, electricity, debts, and Mercosur.

Jan 10 • 07:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

And me with this tracksuit: 12 satin and cotton pajamas so that nothing catches you off guard if a foreign government captures you in the middle of the night

The article explores a selection of luxurious satin and cotton pajamas, highlighting their appeal among celebrities and their association with status symbolism.

Jan 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Cotton and straw thrown at Stylianidis' office in Komotini by farmers: 'I am not hiding,' replies the MP

Farmers protesting in Komotini threw cotton and straw into the office of MP Stylianidis, who defended his support for their demands before the Prime Minister.

Dec 30 • 14:40 UTC

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