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This is a consumer review of the Leapmotor B03X, a £26,995 Chinese-built electric SUV from Stellantis and Leapmotor's joint venture. The reviewer praises its spacious, practical interior but criticizes cheap-feeling materials, sluggish performance, and disconnected steering, suggesting established rivals may be safer buys.
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The article examines why major fashion and luxury brands are struggling, citing steep price increases, declining creativity, geopolitical disruption, and changing consumer behavior. It profiles how some companies are cutting prices and stores while others, like Chanel and Ralph Lauren, thrive, and notes designers moving to high-street collaborations.
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A pro-Brexit comment piece argues that Remainers and Brussels have dominated the debate with 'sound and fury,' that the EU keeps punishing Britain despite UK concessions, and that Britain should embrace Brexit freedoms rather than seek a reset. It cites exclusion from EU defence procurement and a 'Made in Europe' programme as evidence of Brussels' bad faith.
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The opinion piece argues that Trump's tariffs on Canada are hurting both countries while politically benefiting Michigan Democrats, especially radical candidate Abdul El-Sayed. It cites a poll showing Michigan voters believe American consumers pay the tariff costs, and says they are right.
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The European Union is inviting Canada, Australia, and potentially New Zealand to become 'associate members' despite offering little detail on what the status entails. Diplomats and critics dismiss the proposal as vague, with one European diplomat calling it 'middle power bulls***,' while Canada and New Zealand signal caution over sovereignty and unclear benefits.
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada as an 'associate member' of the EU without consulting member states, drawing a cool response from Ottawa. The editorial criticizes von der Leyen's tactlessness and warns that President Trump's threatened tariffs would backfire, damaging Western unity and pushing Canada closer to Brussels.
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Volkswagen is evaluating the future of its Spanish brand Seat beyond 2030 as sales decline and Chinese EV makers gain European market share. The article details Seat's lack of EVs, Cupra's rise, and broader pressures on European automakers from Chinese competition and restructuring.
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Andy Burnham is meeting Irish PM Micheál Martin in Manchester as efforts to revive the UK-EU reset stall. Brussels is pressing for UK alignment with EU rules and financial contributions, with tensions over trade and a youth free movement scheme. Chancellor John Healey is also lobbying EU finance ministers against a 'Made in Europe' procurement drive shutting out UK firms.
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New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in Grant County, New Mexico, the second case in the state since June. The finding came days before the planned Sept. 24 reopening of the Santa Teresa port of entry to Mexican livestock, which the Trump administration had halted last year. USDA has tracked 50 U.S. cases, with three still active as of Thursday.
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MPs on the Commons public accounts committee say ministers lack a credible plan for British Steel, which has lost over £500 million since nationalisation. The report notes £1.3 million daily losses and warns steel tariffs may harm other British firms. A separate committee urges ministers to take control of Thames Water.
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Iran's exports and imports have fallen sharply as a US naval blockade and border bottlenecks strand thousands of trucks, push up prices, and worsen inflation. Tehran is trying to offset the damage through Caspian Sea and China rail routes while hardliners insist the country can endure the economic pressure.
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President Trump dismissed the prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member as “laughable” and warned he could impose heavy tariffs on Europe. EU and Canadian leaders described the idea as an associate membership or unique alliance rather than full EU membership.