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Grandson of NASCAR CEO and Billionaire Isn't Getting Investigated for 150 MPH Riding
RideApart
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August 17, 2025
'Innocent until proven guilty' are words I see becoming ever more important with each passing day, as trial by social media becomes more prevalent. With that said, if something smells fishy but nothing is happening, you should have a sniff. And...
Invading octopuses 'eating all of Britain's crabs and lobsters' as catches down by half
Daily Star
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August 17, 2025
Brit fishing chiefs have launched a probe into an invasion of octopus suspected of eating the nation’s shellfish. Fishermen claim the tentacled terrors attracted by warmer UK waters are wrecking their crab and lobster catches. Some have reported a...
Two pilots killed in tow plane and glider crash near Barcelonnette, France
Aviation24.be
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August 17, 2025
Barcelonnette aerodrome © Klaus Nahr — https://www.flickr.com/photos/klausnahr/5025936669/ on Wikimedia CommonsOn 16 August 2025, two men, a Swiss and a German national in their seventies, died in a double crash involving a tow plane and a glider...
SailGP confirms long-term commitment to racing in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK and UAE
Live Sail Die
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August 17, 2025
SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, has today announced a major three-season commitment to host the Germany Sail Grand Prix in August, cementing Sassnitz as a returning to the championship’s calendar on August 22-23, 2026 and then a...
Thousands rally in Europe in support of Gaza
Middle East Monitor
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August 17, 2025
Thousands of people in European countries held rallies and marches Saturday in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, demanding an end to Israeli attacks on the enclave, Anadolu reports. In the Swedish capital Stockholm, demonstrators...
Illegal Israeli settlers establish new settlement outpost in occupied West Bank
Middle East Monitor
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August 17, 2025
Illegal Israeli settlers established a new settlement outpost in the northern West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory, local sources said on Saturday. The new outpost was set up near the Shakara Bedouin community east of...
August Bank Holiday 2025 weather map shows where in UK will be 'hotter than Ibiza'
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
The August Bank Holiday weekend looks set to be a sizzler, with parts of the UK being 'hotter than Ibiza'. Most of the country has seen glorious sunshine and balmy temperatures over the last few days as Britain experiences its fourth heatwave of...
The EU Accessibility Act and small businesses
Times of Malta
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August 17, 2025
The EU Accessibility Act (EAA) came into force on June 28. In simple terms, it requires businesses to make their digital products and services accessible to people with disabilities. While the original directive includes several long-standing...
Spain’s 'deeply troubling' Huawei wiretap deal flagged for federal investigation
FOX Business
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Gatestone Institute Senior Fellow Gordon Chang on the postponement of the Jimmy Lai trial, China’s warning to companies against using Nvidia and AMD chips and signs of a worsening economy in Beijing on 'Mornings with Maria.' FIRST ON FOX:...
The EU Launches Investment Drive in Moldova: A Timely Opportunity for European Industry
MoldovaLive
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August 17, 2025
The European Commission has officially opened a new investment window for production facilities in the Republic of Moldova, marking a strategic moment for European manufacturers to expand operations in a cost-effective and EU-aligned market. The...
From Macron to Meloni: European leaders to join Zelensky for Washington meet with Donald Trump
Hindustan Times
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August 17, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be alone while meeting US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, on Monday for talks aimed at ending the conflict with Russia. Several leaders from all across Europe and even NATO will be joining...
Is The EU Preparing For Regime-Change In Hungary?
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Lucas Leiroz de Almeida via GlobalResearch.ca, Apparently, the EU is planning to further tighten its interventionist measures in the internal affairs of member countries. According to information recently shared by Russian authorities,...
Banks open up spigot for businesses
Kathimerini
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Greece’s four largest banks (Alpha, Eurobank, National and Piraeus) disbursed €20.1 million in new loans in the first half of 2025. But net credit growth was €4.7 billion in Greece and €5.1 billion including subsidiaries abroad, a sign that...
EU, UK Supporters of Ukraine Conflict in Panic – Russian Envoy Dmitriev
South Africa Today
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August 17, 2025
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev said on Sunday that the officials in the EU and the UK who support the conflict in Ukraine, appear to be panicking...
EU and US struggle to finalize a trade deal over digital rules
Cryptopolitan
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August 17, 2025
The EU is working to prevent the US from challenging its landmark digital rules as the two sides negotiate the final details of a delayed joint statement formalizing the trade deal agreed last month. EU officials said disagreements over wording...
European Countries Outpace USA in Weapon Contracts for Ukraine for the First Time Since 2022
Militarnyi
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For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have surpassed the United States in providing military industrial support to Ukraine. This is revealed in a study by the German Institute for Economic Research....
Hugo Lucchino takes over the management of France's Villa Noailles, which oversees the Hyères Festival
FashionNetwork India
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August 17, 2025
Hugo Lucchino is the new General Manager of France's Villa Noailles, which oversees, among other things, the renowned Hyères Festival and its fashion competition for young designers. The establishment has been in turmoil since its management was...
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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August 17, 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former lawmaker who are wanted by the city’s authorities have been granted asylum in Great Britain and Australia, respectively. Tony Chung, an activist who was imprisoned under Hong...
Meet Britain's real-life SUPERVILLAIN: Eccentric millionaire lives in a bunker beneath a Cold War radar - and is convinced he's going to find UFOs
Daily Mail
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August 17, 2025
Some millionaires might be happy frittering away their hard–earned cash on speed boats, golfing holidays, and perhaps the odd football team or two. But William Sachiti is far from your run–of–the–mill businessman. Much more Blofeld than Bill...
'Nasty' Nick Bateman's life as a 'ghost' after changing his name and moving overseas - 25 years after Big Brother earned him the title of 'Britain's most hated man'
Daily Mail
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August 17, 2025
It's been 25 years since Nick Bateman changed the course of reality TV forever. The city broker made a name for himself when he appeared on the inaugural series of Big Brother, with viewers watching on in shock as he attempted to manipulate...