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REVEALED: The 6,000-mile odyssey of the mega-dinghies made in China, by SUE REID
The article traces how large inflatable boats used in English Channel crossings are manufactured in China and transported roughly 6,000 miles before reaching people-smuggling networks in northern France. It argues that the growing size of these vessels has enabled smugglers to put more people on each crossing, increasing the danger and making disruption of supply…
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Top Muslim GOP cop is attacked by his own party with vile ‘Pakistanify’ slur
Ali Sheikhani, a Muslim Republican constable in Texas, was reportedly targeted by members of his own party using the racist “Pakistanify” slur. The episode highlights tensions within Republican politics over religious and ethnic identity, and raises concerns about discriminatory language directed at elected officials. The article centres on Sheikhani’s position as a prominent Muslim GOP…
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‘I lost $14,000 in a month’: Investors hit by Korean stock market’s wild swings
South Korean retail investors have suffered sharp losses after a dramatic fall in technology shares, particularly those linked to the artificial intelligence boom. The volatility of the tech-heavy Kospi index has hit people saving for major life events, including bank worker Yongjoon Kim, whose investments for a future home fell by 20 million won in…
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Man dies in Rotherham workplace incident as whole-life orders examined
A man has died following a serious workplace incident in Rotherham, according to a local report published on 13 August. Emergency services attended the scene, but no further verified details about the man’s identity, the workplace, the nature of the incident or the timing of the death were publicly available in the sources reviewed. The…
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Chicago Bears say ‘sole focus’ is building new stadium in Indiana and reveal how that will affect their name
The Chicago Bears have said their “sole focus” is now on building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, rather than pursuing competing plans in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The announcement signals that the NFL team is preparing to leave Chicago, its home since 1921, and potentially leave Illinois altogether, marking a significant shift in the region’s…
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Naive SNP ‘dismiss security warning over China’ as they push for controversial wind turbine project to go ahead
The SNP has been criticised by security experts after First Minister John Swinney called for a Chinese developer’s proposed wind-turbine factory near Inverness to be reconsidered. The project was blocked by the UK Government on national-security grounds, making the dispute significant because it highlights tensions between renewable-energy investment, devolved politics and concerns over Chinese involvement…
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Stephen A. Smith roasts Stephanie White after DiJonai Carrington foul response: ‘How are you the head coach?’
Stephen A. Smith criticised Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White after White said she did not believe DiJonai Carrington intentionally struck Sophie Cunningham’s neck during a WNBA game. Smith argued that a head coach should defend her own player more forcefully, making the incident a fresh point of debate over player safety, officiating and team leadership.…
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China’s $300M Sleeper Hit ‘Dear You’ Unveils U.S. Trailer Ahead of September Release
China’s unexpected box-office hit Dear You will open in selected North American cinemas on 4 September through Well Go USA, following the release of its first US trailer. The family drama matters because it turned a modest $2 million production into one of China’s biggest films of 2026, demonstrating the commercial reach of strong word…
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Air India to test all pilots for banned substances
Air India will immediately test every pilot for banned substances, extending checks beyond the existing requirement to test at least 10% of pilots at random. The move follows a serious altitude-loss incident on a Phuket-to-Delhi flight and is intended to strengthen safety standards and reassure passengers and other stakeholders. Seventeen passengers and crew were injured…