The European Union is preparing to investigate online Chinese marketplace Shein for potential violations of consumer laws, with national regulators joining forces under the guidance of the European Commission. This follows a previous probe into Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu over concerns regarding the Digital Services Act, including issues with illegal products, addicting design features, and transparency of algorithms. The EU’s increased focus on monitoring large online platforms reflects a commitment to ensuring consumer protection and marketplace fairness.
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North Sea: Everything we know about oil tanker and cargo vessel collision off Yorkshire coast
The captain of a cargo vessel has been arrested following a collision with an oil tanker off the East Yorkshire coast, resulting in a presumed fatality in the North Sea. The incident occurred when a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship collided with a US-flagged oil tanker carrying aviation fuel, prompting a May Day call for assistance from the HM Coastguard. A 59-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision,...
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