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China's automotive sector saw a 78 percent surge in exports in August, while domestic sales declined by nearly 24 percent. This highlights the challenges of China's growth model, driven by state subsidies and intense competition.
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Three authors at the International Literature Festival Berlin discussed slaughter and meat production in their debut works. The books examine working conditions, the sensory experience of meat, and the figure of the butcher as a literary image.
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Since 2022, 6,839 mobile phones have been confiscated in North Rhine-Westphalian prisons, with 1,011 devices seized this year alone. A significant number were found in open correctional facilities, such as Bielefeld-Senne prison, with 1,141 devices since 2022.
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Building with wood could lead to more affordable housing in Europe, with wooden houses costing up to 25 percent less than traditional buildings. The wood construction industry is growing globally and in Europe by an average of 10 percent annually.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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Ecuador's Supreme Court has found former President Lenín Moreno guilty of corruption. Bribes totaling $76 million were paid in connection with the construction of the "Coca Codo Sinclair" hydroelectric plant by Sinohydro. Moreno announced he will appeal the verdict.
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Hendrik Holt, sentenced to seven and a half years for fraud involving wind farm projects, has escaped from custody in Berlin during his leave. The Osnabrück public prosecutor's office has initiated a manhunt.
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Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and war crimes, has died in custody at the age of 84. He was held responsible for the deaths of over 8,000 Bosniaks and the siege of Sarajevo.
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Rachel Cusk's new novel "Life of M" has sparked speculation that a character is based on Natalie Portman, with critics noting parallels to her career and family life. Portman is reportedly upset by the portrayal and denies any connection to the character.
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Solara4, the British operator of Portugal's largest solar park, has become insolvent. This is due to lower-than-forecasted electricity production, falling wholesale prices, and disputes with the construction company.
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