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Abortion rights activists protest after the US Supreme Court struck down Roe Vs. Wade, overturning the right to abortion, in Portland, Oregon, on June 24, 2022. — AFP pic

‘A tragedy’: Missouri’s last abortion clinic draws protesters decrying ban

(Left to Right) Vice-President Frans Timmermans, EU commissioner for Health, Stella Kyriakides and EU commissioner for Environment and Oceans, Virginijus Sinkevicius hold a joint press conference after the College meeting focused on the Nature Restoration Law and the Commission proposal to halve the use of pesticides by 2030 at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 22, 2022. — AFP pic

Oceans saved us, now we can return the favour

Although the book world is making way for more women, it is still predominantly white. — ETX Studio pic

No, readers don’t necessarily prefer books by white authors

This undated handout photo received on June 25, 2022 from Caladan Oceanic and EYOS expeditions shows the AFT gun mount of the wreck of navy destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts, known colloquially as ‘Sammy B’, after it was discovered off the Philippines. — Handout by Caladan Oceanic and EYOS expeditions via AFP

‘Deepest shipwreck’: US WWII ship found off Philippines

The DiskDrive system is easily attached to the rear wheel of a bike.  —  Picture courtesy of Skarper

The e-bike converter that clips on and off, preventing theft (VIDEO)

The ‘Eternally Yours’ exhibition in London focuses on the art of repair. Pictured here is Yuko Edwards’ On Skin, 2022. — Picture courtesy of Yuko Edwards

Back in vogue, repairing and upcycling take centre stage in a London exhibition

Strikes by low-cost pilots and cabin crew across Europe — including this weekend — are adding to air travel disruptions. — ETX Studio

Leave time for disruptions, says Europe airports chief

Models present creations of the fashion brand Officine Generale as part of its Spring/Summer 2023 collection show during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris June 24, 2022. — Reuters pic

Paris Fashion Week serves up quintessential French chic with Officine Generale show

Urinating on the beach or in the sea could cost you €750 in Vigo, Galicia. — ETX Studio pic

Vacationers could face fines for peeing in the sea at this Spanish resort

Toblerone will no longer be exclusively produced in its home country from 2023. ― AFP pic

Toblerone chocolate to lose 'Switzerland' label

Animals with protective physical traits, such as turtle shells, or chemical traits like the toxins certain frogs and salamanders can emit, lived longer and aged slower compared to those without. — ETX Studio pic

Forever young: Many cold-blooded creatures don't age, studies show

A model presents a creation by designer Kim Jones as part of his Spring/Summer 2023 Menswear collection show for Dior Homme during Men's Fashion Week in Paris June 24, 2022. — Reuters pic

Dior sends models down bucolic garden runway for Men’s Paris Fashion Week

The fifth generation of the cellular network is set to revolutionise internet connectivity. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

4G vs 5G: Learn the key differences between the cellular network gens now that 5G is finally in Malaysia

Maxis Malaysia widens its network to keep Malaysians connected in all possible ways. — Picture courtesy of Maxis Malaysia

Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia: Maxis widens its network to keep Malaysians all-ways connected

An image from the Depop listing (left), alongside flight crew in SIA’s sarong kebaya uniforms. — Pictures via Depop, and Instagram/ singaporeair

Singapore Airlines uniform found sold as 'vintage African Ankara dress' on UK shopping platform

Although the marketing posted has been removed, angry Twitter users are circulating it on social media. Pictures via Instagram/holywingsindonesia, — Twitter/suandharu

Indonesia nightlife chain Holywings accused of blasphemy after using ‘Muhammad’ in marketing campaign