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media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.png?w=670&h=447&f=b8bed676312669a5263cb0eb0c154e59 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.webp?w=670&h=447&f=b8bed676312669a5263cb0eb0c154e59 1x"><source type="image/png" media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.png?w=670&h=447&f=b8bed676312669a5263cb0eb0c154e59 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.webp?w=771&h=514&f=4e03058ccd07f3e7c276cb52cb84f097 1x"><source type="image/png" media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.png?w=771&h=514&f=4e03058ccd07f3e7c276cb52cb84f097 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 481px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.webp?w=771&h=514&f=4e03058ccd07f3e7c276cb52cb84f097 1x"><source type="image/png" media="(min-width: 481px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.png?w=771&h=514&f=4e03058ccd07f3e7c276cb52cb84f097 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 0px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.webp?w=496&h=331&f=8b85f1d232ac9ed8e3bceedecfd3740f 1x"><source type="image/png" media="(min-width: 0px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.png?w=496&h=331&f=8b85f1d232ac9ed8e3bceedecfd3740f 1x"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.webp?w=670&h=447&f=b8bed676312669a5263cb0eb0c154e59"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1723443/walmart-storefront.png?w=670&h=447&f=b8bed676312669a5263cb0eb0c154e59" alt="Walmart Storefront" width="670" height="447" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz27"><a href="/two-major-reasons-why-6-figured-us-households-are-flocking-walmart-1729015">Two Major Reasons Why 6-Figured US Households Are Flocking to Walmart</a></h3><div class="summary">Walmart's focus on expanding its grocery segment, online services, and offering value products at low prices are some factors driving affluent people to the big-box retailer as people from all income groups continue to face the effects of prolonged inflation.</div><div class="byline"></div> </article></div><div><article><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/eu-grocery-shoppers-fooled-maze-food-labels-audit-1729024">EU Grocery Shoppers 'Fooled' By 'Maze' Of Food Labels: Audit</a></h3><div class="image"> <a href="/eu-grocery-shoppers-fooled-maze-food-labels-audit-1729024"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732585/nutri-score-rating-system-used-france-germany-handful-other-countries-some-want-it.webp?w=297&h=199&f=65fdbafc2a047d79f506b45eb483d489"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732585/nutri-score-rating-system-used-france-germany-handful-other-countries-some-want-it.jpg?w=297&h=199&f=65fdbafc2a047d79f506b45eb483d489" alt="The Nutri-Score rating system is used in France, Germany and a handful of other countries -- some want it applied across the EU" width="297" height="199" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><div class="summary">European grocery shoppers are at risk of "being fooled" by a proliferation of confusing and sometimes misleading food labels, EU auditors said Monday, calling on the bloc to improve current rules.</div> </article> <article><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/macys-says-employee-hid-154-mn-costs-over-3-years-1729021">Macy's Says Employee Hid Up To $154 Mn In Costs Over 3 Years</a></h3><div class="image"> <a href="/macys-says-employee-hid-154-mn-costs-over-3-years-1729021"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732582/macys-which-will-host-its-annual-thanksgiving-parade-later-this-week-said-it-delayed-its.webp?w=297&h=199&f=861124ea09b1f05833e9bee49ad56bd1"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732582/macys-which-will-host-its-annual-thanksgiving-parade-later-this-week-said-it-delayed-its.jpg?w=297&h=199&f=861124ea09b1f05833e9bee49ad56bd1" alt="Macy's, which will host its annual Thanksgiving parade later this week, said it delayed its earnings release after uncovering some $154 million in erroneous accounting entries" width="297" height="199" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><div class="summary">Macy's disclosed Monday that an employee had hidden up to $154 million in expenses through false accounting entries over more than three years.</div> </article></div><div> <article><div class="image full-sm"> <a href="/laos-hostel-staff-detained-after-backpackers-deaths-1729020"><picture><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.webp?w=385&h=257&f=b3331cb7b075ec2e7e178899c6a569bc 1x"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=b3331cb7b075ec2e7e178899c6a569bc 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.webp?w=385&h=257&f=b3331cb7b075ec2e7e178899c6a569bc 1x"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=b3331cb7b075ec2e7e178899c6a569bc 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.webp?w=496&h=331&f=43fe20d521924d1033aa41fb997d3eb6 1x"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.jpg?w=496&h=331&f=43fe20d521924d1033aa41fb997d3eb6 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 481px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.webp?w=771&h=514&f=e5a1471cb33a5b6812eeb2eb1e4dfcce 1x"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 481px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.jpg?w=771&h=514&f=e5a1471cb33a5b6812eeb2eb1e4dfcce 1x"><source type="image/webp" media="(min-width: 0px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.webp?w=496&h=331&f=43fe20d521924d1033aa41fb997d3eb6 1x"><source type="image/jpeg" media="(min-width: 0px)" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.jpg?w=496&h=331&f=43fe20d521924d1033aa41fb997d3eb6 1x"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.webp?w=496&h=331&f=43fe20d521924d1033aa41fb997d3eb6"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732581/vang-vieng-laos-was-once-synonymous-alcohol-drug-fuelled-jungle-parties-backpackers-has-since.jpg?w=496&h=331&f=43fe20d521924d1033aa41fb997d3eb6" alt="Vang Vieng in Laos was once synonymous with alcohol and drug-fuelled jungle parties for backpackers but has since re-branded as an eco-tourism destination" width="496" height="331" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/laos-hostel-staff-detained-after-backpackers-deaths-1729020">Laos Hostel Staff Detained After Backpackers' Deaths</a></h3><div class="summary">Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported Tuesday.</div> </article></div></div><div class="section-more-news-block l-section-main"><div class="main"><div id="block-ibtmedia-archive-archive" class="block block-ibtmedia-archive section-more-news" data-gtm-action="Archive"><div class="block-title noborder"> More news</div><div class="content"><div class="feature"> <article class="item item-0 clearfix full first"><div class="image"> <a href="/indonesia-rejects-apples-100-million-investment-offer-1729017"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732578/apples-new-iphone-16-not-available-indonesian-stores-despite-tech-giants-offer-100-million.webp?w=385&h=257&f=c411f2f079f401a723f882a4308a3c6b"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732578/apples-new-iphone-16-not-available-indonesian-stores-despite-tech-giants-offer-100-million.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=c411f2f079f401a723f882a4308a3c6b" alt="Apple's new iPhone 16 is not available in Indonesian stores, despite the tech giant's offer of $100 million in investments" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/indonesia-rejects-apples-100-million-investment-offer-1729017">Indonesia Rejects Apple's $100 Million Investment Offer</a></h3><div class="summary">Indonesia has rejected an Apple $100 million investment proposal aimed at lifting a ban on iPhone 16 sales, saying it lacks the "fairness" required by the government.</div> </article> <article class="item item-1 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/did-elon-musk-buy-msnbc-alex-jones-posts-that-tech-billionaire-officially-purchased-news-outlet-1728958"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732467/mxnbc.webp?w=385&h=257&f=438a7ab0cab3ab1522d8d105a3302511"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732467/mxnbc.png?w=385&h=257&f=438a7ab0cab3ab1522d8d105a3302511" alt="MXNBC" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/did-elon-musk-buy-msnbc-alex-jones-posts-that-tech-billionaire-officially-purchased-news-outlet-1728958">Did Elon Musk Buy MSNBC? Alex Jones Posts That Tech Billionaire 'Officially Purchased' News Outlet</a></h3><div class="summary">Elon Musk's comments about buying MSNBC spark speculation due to his history of turning jokes into business moves like his Twitter acquisition.</div> </article> <article class="item item-2 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/volkswagen-workers-head-towards-strikes-december-1728886"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732318/volkswagen-workers-staged-colourful-protest-against-planned-cost-cuts.webp?w=385&h=257&f=716c98ba37b7e66bac35b38fc2270ac1"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732318/volkswagen-workers-staged-colourful-protest-against-planned-cost-cuts.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=716c98ba37b7e66bac35b38fc2270ac1" alt="Volkswagen workers staged a colourful protest against planned cost cuts" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/volkswagen-workers-head-towards-strikes-december-1728886">Volkswagen Workers Head Towards Strikes From December</a></h3><div class="summary">Volkswagen workers in Germany took a step closer to strike action on Thursday, after unions and management met for the third round of talks over the ailing carmaker's drastic cost-cutting plans.</div> </article> <article class="item item-3 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/fda-uncovers-black-mold-bacteria-toms-maine-toothpaste-facility-owned-colgate-palmolive-1728841"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732253/toms-maine.webp?w=385&h=257&f=552b9a2b05d11d8a427e4a3ed9bea6a8"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732253/toms-maine.png?w=385&h=257&f=552b9a2b05d11d8a427e4a3ed9bea6a8" alt="Tom's of Maine" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/fda-uncovers-black-mold-bacteria-toms-maine-toothpaste-facility-owned-colgate-palmolive-1728841">FDA Uncovers Black Mold And Bacteria In Tom's Of Maine Toothpaste Facility, Owned By Colgate-Palmolive</a></h3><div class="summary">The FDA discovered bacterial contamination and mould in Tom's of Maine toothpaste facility. No recalls have been issued, but the company is addressing the issue.</div> </article> <article class="item item-4 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/ford-cut-4000-jobs-across-europe-2027-800-uk-roles-chopping-block-1728840"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732227/ford.webp?w=385&h=257&f=1064ba5db75a7114771189f593241c18"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732227/ford.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=1064ba5db75a7114771189f593241c18" alt="Ford" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/ford-cut-4000-jobs-across-europe-2027-800-uk-roles-chopping-block-1728840">Ford To Cut 4000 Jobs Across Europe By 2027: 800 UK Roles On The Chopping Block</a></h3><div class="summary">Ford to cut 800 UK jobs over three years as part of a wider European restructuring to focus on electric vehicles and reduce costs.</div> </article> <article class="item item-5 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/cnn-ceo-warns-staff-do-not-obsess-over-trump-drama-next-four-yearsviewers-are-sick-it-1728760"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732078/donald-trump-cnn.webp?w=385&h=257&f=b93e1ee16eb36366c05ec8718b1d754d"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732078/donald-trump-cnn.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=b93e1ee16eb36366c05ec8718b1d754d" alt="Donald Trump CNN" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/cnn-ceo-warns-staff-do-not-obsess-over-trump-drama-next-four-yearsviewers-are-sick-it-1728760">CNN CEO Warns Staff: 'Do Not Obsess Over Trump Drama For The Next Four Years鈥擵iewers Are Sick Of It'</a></h3><div class="summary">CNN's CEO is urging staff to stop obsessing over Trump as the network faces a significant drop in viewership and potential layoffs during this challenging post-election period.</div> </article> <article class="item item-6 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/woman-owned-cafe-indonesias-sharia-stronghold-shakes-stigma-1728746"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732022/morning-mama-owner-qurrata-ayuni-r-says-her-banda-aceh-cafe-only-one-run-woman-capital.webp?w=385&h=257&f=f0fe3a6ddd20968465cb068eedc8ed00"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732022/morning-mama-owner-qurrata-ayuni-r-says-her-banda-aceh-cafe-only-one-run-woman-capital.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=f0fe3a6ddd20968465cb068eedc8ed00" alt="Morning Mama owner Qurrata Ayuni (R) says her Banda Aceh cafe is the only one run by a woman in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/woman-owned-cafe-indonesias-sharia-stronghold-shakes-stigma-1728746">Woman-owned Cafe In Indonesia's Sharia Stronghold Shakes Stigma</a></h3><div class="summary">In what claims to be the only woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative 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