Italy probes beauty brands over girls’ mental health

Italian regulators are investigating Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics over the apparent use of “covert marketing strategies” to sell beauty products to young girls that might be fuelling an unhealthy skincare obsession known as “cosmeticorexia”. The Italian Competition Authority said it was looking into promotions for skincare products such as face masks, serums and anti-ageing creams […]

Gucci owner to sell beauty division to L’Oréal for €4bn

The Gucci owner, Kering, is selling its beauty division to L’Oréal for €4bn (£3.5bn), as its new chief executive, Luca de Meo, seeks to turn around the French luxury company. The deal will give the French beauty group L’Oréal Kering’s fragrance line Creed, which was founded in 1760. The deal also includes rights to develop fragrance and […]

Kids & teens: best new books

Musical inspiration from Corinne Bailey Rae; danger in a magical academy; the adventures of an otter pup; a YA queer gothic fantasy, and more The Bear and the Seed by Poonam Mistry, Templar, £12.99When Bear’s glorious forest disappears, he finds hope in a tiny seed – but he needs help from other animals to tend it […]

What’s happening with Iran-US ‘talks’?

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: What is on the table?  After announcing “very good” talks with an unnamed “top person” in Iran on Monday, Trump said […]

UAE braces for heavy rain until Friday

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced that a rainy weather system will continue affecting the country until Friday night. The system, currently concentrated over the far western regions, has already brought heavy showers to scattered areas. According to a statement, the rainfall is expected to reach Abu Dhabi between 1 am and 3 am on […]

Gulf hit by 83% of Iran’s missiles, Israel 17%

Since the start of the war on February 28, about 83% of missiles and drones launched by Iran have targeted Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, compared to 17% launched at Israel, reports indicate. Official data shows that by Wednesday night, Iran had launched 4,391 missiles and drones at GCC vital infrastructure and civilian facilities, constituting […]

Abu Dhabi debris kills 2, injures 3

Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident in Sweihan Street, where falling debris from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile caused casualties and property damage. The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, injuries to three others, and damage to several vehicles. Officials have confirmed that emergency services were promptly on the scene. […]

Is Salah destined for Saudi?

Mohamed Salah’s recent form has left many wondering whether it could be his last season at Liverpool, with a move to the Saudi Pro League the most likely outcome. Salah has been unable to recapture the outstanding form he displayed last season, when his influence was central to Liverpool securing only their second Premier League […]

WHAT HAPPENED TO SIMON COWELL’S FACE? EXPERT EXPLAINS

As is expected of anyone who has spent decades in the spotlight, Simon Cowell has undergone a significant transformation over the years. However, the iconic former “American Idol” judge’s facial changes go well beyond aging. Cowell has admitted to relying on Botox and fillers, but has denied having undergone extensive plastic surgery. Dr. Brandon Richland, board-certified plastic surgeon […]

Meta, YouTube liable for harming youth

Meta and YouTube have been found liable for negligence for deliberately designing addictive products that hooked a young user and led to her being harmed, a jury ruled on Wednesday. The tech companies have also been found liable for failure to warn. The jury awarded the plaintiffs in the case compensatory damages of $3m. It took nearly […]