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BYD sued in Brazil for ‘slavery’ conditions at factory build site

Brazilian prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contractors over allegations of human trafficking and slave labor conditions at a build site in Bahia. Authorities discovered 220 Chinese workers in degrading conditions at the under-construction plant. The legal proceedings aim to address labor violations and ensure justice for the affected workers.

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North Korea slams Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ as a ‘nuclear war scenario’

North Korea called U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield plan a “very dangerous” threat aimed at weaponizing space. The Korean Central News Agency reported North Korea’s foreign ministry’s memorandum, labeling it a threatening initiative against nuclear-armed states. This reaction follows Trump’s recent announcement of the missile shield system’s details and funding, highlighting the geopolitical tensions surrounding space militarization.

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