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So where does the oceans' plastic waste come from?
So where does the oceans' plastic waste come from?

In the form of bottles, tyres, packaging and piping, millions of tonnes of plastic waste are dumped every year in the world's waterways, often ending up in the oceans. The rest, including food packaging and closed bottles, floats for "years, even decades", before ending up in the oceans, the OECD says.

Italy seen overtaking France as world's largest wine producer
Italy seen overtaking France as world's largest wine producer

Italy is due to regain its spot as the world's largest wine producer in 2024 as France's vineyards are hit by unfavourable weather, according to figures from each country's agricultural authorities. Since 2007, Italy has been the world's top producer each year apart from 2011, 2014 and 2023, when it was pipped by France, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).