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Whistleblower Andriesz dies as UK immigration crackdown escalates
British whistleblower Simon Andriesz, 57, who exposed undisclosed links between US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein, has died. Meanwhile, UK immigration officers arrested 18 workers in a raid on a Wolverhampton depot.
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Hyundai chief says fair competition could curb impact of Chinese rivals
Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz says fair competition and stronger products could help limit the impact of Chinese carmakers if they enter the US market. He warns that, without protections, affordable Chinese imports could put pressure on established manufacturers, but says he is not adopting a China-specific strategy. Muñoz points to Hyundai’s efforts to cut…
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Indian man accused of leading international child exploitation ring goes on trial in Paris
A 29-year-old Indian man has gone on trial in Paris, accused of leading an online neo-Nazi child exploitation ring that targeted girls in several countries, including Britain and the United States. Prosecutors allege members coerced minors into sexual acts and self-harm; the case highlights how social media and messaging platforms were used to exploit vulnerable…
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Even I’m not English under Suella Braverman’s ‘ridiculous’ test, says Jacob Rees-Mogg as he swipes at Reform UK defectors
Jacob Rees-Mogg criticised Suella Braverman’s view that English identity depends on family heritage, calling it too narrow. He said people born in England, or those who move there and become British citizens, should be able to identify as English, and argued that Englishness and Britishness are often treated as synonymous. Braverman, who joined Reform UK…
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Canadian doctors warn assisted dying approvals lack safeguards after woman’s case
Canadian psychiatry professors Gary Rodin and Madeline Li from the University of Toronto have raised serious concerns about their country’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) system, warning that it approves cases too readily. In a high-profile example, an elderly woman was approved for assisted dying primarily because she had lost her ability to cook meals…
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Former SAS break silence on IRA killings; food crisis looms
Fifteen former SAS soldiers have spoken publicly for the first time about covert anti-IRA operations that cost lives. Over 150 experts also warn the UK is unprepared for future food shortages.
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Seattle drug episode video intensifies scrutiny of Mayor Katie Wilson’s leadership
Footage of a homeless woman experiencing an apparent drug-induced episode on a Seattle street accumulated over two million views within two days. Journalist Jonathan Choe, who documented the incident in Seattle’s Chinatown district, criticised the city’s response to its homelessness and drug crisis, reporting that paramedics eventually took the woman to hospital for treatment. The…
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Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost
Anuv Jain says he has built a successful career as an independent Indian singer-songwriter without relying on Bollywood, whose film industry has traditionally dominated music opportunities and funding. His acoustic pop songs, often about love and heartbreak, have reached a large audience while allowing him to keep his own style. From Ludhiana in Punjab, Jain…
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China Box Office: Crime Procedural ‘Traces of Justice’ Leads National Day Frame
Crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” dominated mainland China’s box office during the National Day weekend, earning RMB208.9 million ($31.2 million) over three days and accumulating $41.8 million since its 1 October release. Directed by Chen Sicheng and starring Zhang Yi, the period crime drama appeals to audiences during China’s peak Golden Week holiday viewing…
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Thousands march towards Islamabad demanding Imran Khan’s release and medical care
Around 5,000 supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have marched from Lakki Marwat towards the capital, calling for his release and medical care. The protest follows failed talks between Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and the government, adding to political tensions around a figure who remains influential despite being in prison. The march…