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South China Morning PostTikTok Shop opens in Spain, Ireland in e-commerce expansion ahead of potential US ban
TikTok has announced the launch of its in-app e-commerce feature in Ireland and Spain, bringing TikTok Shop to its first market in continental Europe, an expansion that comes just ahead of a potential ban in the US. TikTok announced on Tuesday the roll-out in Spain, where its 20 million monthly active users (MAUs) can shop while watching short videos or live-streaming sessions without leaving the app, according to a statement on its website. In a separate statement on the same day, the company s
- Sky News
Inside Assad's abandoned home: Damning documents, wedding photos and children's notes
This was clearly where the dictator's British-born wife Asma loved to be, her inner sanctum where she stored her treasures. The looters had got there first, the place was ransacked, but in Asma's personal storage room and boudoir, the floor was covered with countless boxes for jewellery, antiques and designer goods. Among them bank records in Asma's maiden name, for staggering sums of money.
- People
OnlyFans Model, 20, Made $43 Million Last Year. To Her, It Doesn't Conflict with Christian Values: ‘The Lord's Very Forgiving’ (Exclusive)
Sophie Rain grew up attending church every Sunday with her family in Tampa, Fla.
- People
Man Asks Girlfriend's Golden Retriever Puppy for Permission to Propose — And The Dog's Reaction Goes Viral! (Exclusive)
Three years ago, a woman joked that her boyfriend would need to ask their dog for permission if he were ever to propose — so he did!
- Hello!
Meghan Markle stuns in pink as she celebrates incredible baby news
Meghan Markle was glowing after a happy baby celebration on Wednesday. See details.
- HuffPost
Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing
The president said he "learned something" from the president-elect.
- The Hill
Bill Clinton says he’s open to talking to Biden about preemptive pardon for Hillary Clinton
Former President Clinton said he is open to having a conversation with President Biden about a potential preemptive pardon for his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Bill Clinton joined “The View” on Wednesday, where he was discussing President-elect Trump taking office early next year and the threat of him going after political enemies…
- CNN
The suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer planned his attack well – but made crucial mistakes, experts say
At first glance, the assassin seemed too meticulous to be an amateur and too careless to be a professional.
- Good Housekeeping
Geologists Might Have Stumbled Upon the Largest Gold Mine in the World
$83 billion has just been sitting there underground this whole time.
- Bloomberg
Mahathir ready for criminal probe over Singapore island dispute
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he is ready to face any potential criminal probe over his handling of a sovereignty dispute with neighbouring Singapore over an island.
- The Independent
Israel’s warplanes pound Syria as it destroys Assad’s naval fleet
After the fall of the Assad regime, the Israeli military has taken control of a UN-controlled buffer zone in the Golan Heights and hit targets across the country
- 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
- The Independent
South Korean defence minister who proposed martial law attempts suicide in custody
South Korean police raid president’s office as Yoon Suk Yeol faces charges of staging an insurrection
- HuffPost
My Dad's Life Fell Apart. When He Died, I Logged Into His Email And Made A Shocking Discovery.
"I cried because I didn’t recognize the man I had unearthed from those years of emails."
- Hello!
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.
- BuzzFeed
My 14-Year-Old Daughter Watched Porn And It Changed Our Lives In Ways I Never Imagined
"As the mother of a girl, I had imagined so many of the difficult conversations and situations I would have with my daughter as she grew to womanhood.... But porn? I never even considered that I would have to have this discussion."
- BBC
Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father
Armed men are seen celebrating in Hafez al-Assad's burning mausoleum in the family's hometown.
- HuffPost
Luigi Mangione's Family Breaks Silence After His Arrest In UnitedHealthcare Case
The suspected shooter is a member of the wealthy, Maryland-based Mangione family.
- Evening Standard
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to 'get s**t players out' as he reveals possible reason for Dan Ashworth exit
Former Red Devils stalwart wants Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS to be just as ruthless when it comes to squad overhaul
- The Smart Investor
3 Singapore Stocks with Share Prices Hitting Their 52-Week Highs: Are They a Buy?
With this trio of Singapore stocks soaring to their year-highs, should you add them to your buy watchlist? The post 3 Singapore Stocks with Share Prices Hitting Their 52-Week Highs: Are They a Buy? appeared first on The Smart Investor.