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Martin Lewis criticises British Airways for third-party website that charges customers more

British Airways says it provides both the Sherpa tool and links to official government websites for travel permits

The Independent UK

Guess What, Royal Enfield Is Upping Its Flat-Track Ante With the Sherpa Mk 2

Not every OEM gets to be 125 years old, but it's clear that Royal Enfield is celebrating this milestone in style in every way possible.

RideApart

Bolloré business empire under scrutiny as Vivendi court decision looms

A long-running legal battle over the French media group Vivendi has coincided with growing scrutiny of the Bolloré family’s wider business interests by anti-corruption groups.

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Lafarge on trial in Paris over alleged payments to Islamic State in Syria

In what is shaping up to be a landmark case in France, the multinational cement giant Lafarge, along with several former senior executives are set to go on trial on Tuesday, accused of paying off jihadist groups – including the so-called Islamic State – to keep a Syrian cement plant…

Radio France Internationale

Infrared rays, biodegradable neoprene and recycled fabrics - Zone3 launches cutting edge open water swimming range that it claims includes "one of the best wetsuits in the world"

Open water swim season is upon us, and Zone3 is making some bold statements about its new wetsuits and changing robes

Advnture

This Massive 6x6 RV Is as Big as an Entire Campsite

If building a motorhome on a military-spec M1089 A1 6x6 chassis sounds excessive, that's because it is. This new offering from Nevada-based Hunter RMV, called the Sherpa XLE, is nearing the limits of what's possible for a recreational vehicle.

Motor1

Columbia Arctic Crest Technical Sherpa Fleece Jacket review: a heavyweight for the coldest of weather

This retro-styled fleece harnesses the wisdom of nature with Columbia's newest insulating technology

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Lebanon's PM Denies Money Laundering Allegations, French Complaint Filed

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati denies money laundering allegations after complaint filed in France by anti-corruption groups. Ongoing scrutiny of financial prac...

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How NASA's VIPER rover could revolutionize moon exploration with AI mission

NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover is set to revolutionize lunar exploration when it lands on the moon's Mons Mouton.

Space

Best blankets for winter to stay cosy: Fleece, wool and faux fur options to beat the cold

Snug as a bug in a rug

Evening Standard

Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Fourth G20 Sherpa meeting to be held in Haryana’s Nuh from September 3

Special decorations have been made by the Haryana government on the route from the Sirhaul border to the Khedki Daula toll plaza, Rampura flyover. Two lanes each have been set up on both sides of the Kherki Daula toll plaza for the meeting, officials said.

The Hindu

Coup leaders detain President Ali Bongo, appoint general to lead Gabon's 'transition'

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation.

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G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle

G-20 wrangling over climate change issues threatens to derail consensus ahead of leaders' summit; negotiations to continue in India.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is renting her Montecito guesthouse on Airbnb, and the bathroom is to die for

The Goop founder is offering a one-night-only stay to two lucky guests, and she'll even eat dinner with them too

The Hindu

Overwhelming response to PM's proposal of making African Union permanent member of G-20: Amitabh Kant

Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to the leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies pitching for giving the African Union full membership of the grouping at its upcoming summit in New Delhi in September.

Evening Standard

Best dog beds 2024: ultra-soft lounging for the cosiest of pooches

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French banks accused of ‘massively’ fuelling Amazon deforestation

French banks are “massively” financing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and tropical Cerrado savanna – providing hundreds of millions of euros to Brazilian agribusiness giants responsible for driving forest loss over the past decade, a coalition of NGOs and media outlets has warned.

The Independent UK

World Cup: French company charged with forced labor in Qatar

A subsidiary of French construction company Vinci was handed preliminary charges Wednesday of forced labor and other alleged violations of the rights of migrant workers in Qatar

Reuters

French judge to probe Vinci unit over Qatar labour rights, group says

A French judge has placed Vinci Construction Grands Projets, a unit of French construction group Vinci, under formal investigation over allegations it violated the rights of migrant workers in Qatar, human rights group Sherpa said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

French building group summoned over Qatar working conditions

French construction group Vinci says one of its units has been summoned by an investigating judge to answer charges it did not respect the rights of migrant workers who were hired to build infrastructure for the World Cup in Qatar

Radio France Internationale

French group Vinci summoned over forced labour accusations in Qatar

French group Vinci has denied accusations of forced labour and human trafficking in connection to its construction sites in Qatar, and says it will co-operate with courts investigating the matter.

Orlando Sentinel

As the world opens up, COVID-19 challenges plague international travel

The phone rang, a number calling from California, just 13 hours before I was set to embark on a long trip to Malaysia for a college friend’s wedding. I was packing and doing laundry but thought I should answer.

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Indonesian VP to Asharq Al-Awsat: We will Invite Russia, Ukraine Presidents to G20 Summit

Indonesian Vice President Maaruf Amin stressed that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict creates geopolitical division, slows global economic development, and increases the prices of essential commodities. Indonesia is one of the G20 countries and the group's president for 2022.

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