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Why world’s top diesel carmakers are facing a UK trial

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**Why the World’s Top Diesel Carmakers Are Facing a UK Trial**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | October 13, 2025, 01:32 PM*

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### What’s the Story?

In a landmark case unfolding at London’s High Court, some of the world’s leading automakers are being tried over allegations of using illegal “defeat devices” to cheat on diesel emissions tests. Representing 1.6 million claimants, lawyers accuse companies including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis-owned brands Peugeot and Citroën of deliberately manipulating emissions systems.

This major lawsuit, considered one of the largest in English legal history, comes nearly a decade after the infamous Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal that dramatically shook the automotive industry.

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### Accusations Against the Manufacturers

Claimants allege that these automakers equipped their diesel vehicles with unlawful “defeat devices.” These devices are said to detect when a vehicle is undergoing official emissions testing and adjust performance to meet legal limits. However, under normal driving conditions, emissions would purportedly exceed regulatory standards.

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### Defendants Reject the Allegations

The accused manufacturers have strongly denied the claims, describing them as fundamentally flawed. They also reject any comparison to the 2015 Volkswagen scandal, which led to billions in fines and compensation.

Mercedes-Benz, in particular, has defended its emission control systems, stating that their technology was both legally compliant and technically justified.

The trial will focus on examining a representative sample of diesel vehicles from the five manufacturers to determine whether prohibited defeat devices were indeed used.

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### Wider Implications of the Case

The outcome of this trial could have significant consequences for many similar claims pending against other automakers, including Stellantis-owned Vauxhall/Opel and BMW.

Martyn Day, a lawyer representing the claimants from the Leigh Day firm, commented that if the allegations are proven, it would reveal one of the most egregious breaches of corporate trust in modern times.

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### Previous Legal Precedents

This is not the first time London’s High Court has addressed the issue of defeat devices. In 2020, the court ruled against Volkswagen in a related case.

However, the current group of claims dwarfs the previous Volkswagen case in scale, with claimants’ lawyers estimating its total value at around £6 billion.

Additionally, these automakers are facing similar global lawsuits related to diesel vehicle emissions testing.

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**Stay tuned for updates as this pivotal case unfolds, potentially reshaping accountability within the diesel vehicle industry.**
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/auto/london-court-trial-begins-in-diesel-emissions-lawsuit/story

【良品ダネ！】爪を削って整える　「ツヤコ　スリムタイプ」

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title: くらし 【良品ダネ！】爪を削って整える 「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」
date: 2025-10-13 14:30
categories: くらし
tags: 良品ダネ, ツヤコ, 爪ケア
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## 「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」で爪を削って整える

友人は、介護が必要な80代の母親と暮らしています。介護についてはさまざまなことを学んできましたが、母親の爪を切るのが難しくていつも悩んでいるそうです。

そんな中で見つけたのが、「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」。爪を削って整えられる便利なアイテムとして注目されています。

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次回記事もお楽しみに！
▶ 【良品ダネ！】積み木のナンプレボード 「ココロの積み木ナンプレボードDX」

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北九州市小倉南区のビル火災で消防車出動　津田新町1丁目3番付近（10月13日午後0時10分ごろ）

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速報：北九州市小倉南区のビル火災で消防車が出動

2025年10月13日 午後0時10分ごろ、北九州市小倉南区津田新町1丁目3番付近でビル火災が発生しました。これを受け、北九州市消防局は迅速に消防車を出動させ、消火活動にあたっています。

現場の詳細や被害状況については現在調査中です。続報が入り次第、お伝えいたします。

【関連記事】
▶ ソーラーパネルに潜むリスク　火災時には消火の妨げになることも

※この記事は2025年10月13日 12:20に配信され、12:21に更新されました。
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〈ようこそキッチン〉サンドイッチ　甘くないフレンチトースト

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くらし 〈ようこそキッチン〉
サンドイッチ 甘くないフレンチトースト
2025/10/13 14:30
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学校や職場に毎日持っていくお弁当は、おかずを何にするか悩むことも多いですね。サンドイッチは具材とパンが一緒に食べられ、手軽で便利なランチの定番です。今回は甘くないフレンチトーストを使ったサンドイッチのレシピをご紹介します。

■「フレンチトーストサンド」（2人分）

（ここにレシピの詳細を挿入）

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〈ようこそキッチン〉サトイモ
月見のお供えに

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US: Four killed, 20 injured in South Carolina bar shooting

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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident on St. Helena Island that left four people dead and several others injured.

According to a post on X, the Sheriff’s Office stated:
“Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting that injured multiple people on St. Helena.”

Officials reported that shortly before 1 a.m. on October 12, 2025, the Communications Center received numerous calls about a shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill, located at 7 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island.

Upon arrival, deputies found a large crowd with several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. It was learned that hundreds of people had gathered at the location when the shooting occurred. Multiple victims and witnesses reportedly ran to nearby businesses and properties seeking shelter from the gunfire.

Several victims were transported by Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to area hospitals, while others arrived on their own seeking medical attention for injuries sustained during the incident.

At this time, at least 20 people have been injured, with four victims transported to hospitals in critical condition. Unfortunately, four victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. The names of the victims have not been released.

The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office will share additional information once next of kin have been notified.

“This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating persons of interest and expressed appreciation for the support of multiple law enforcement agencies, area fire departments, and Beaufort County EMS personnel who assisted at the scene.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Investigator Master Sergeant Duncan at 843-255-3418. Residents are also encouraged to report suspicious or criminal activity through the non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777 or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).

*Disclaimer: This story has been sourced from a third-party syndicated feed and agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, trustworthiness, or reliability of the data. Mid-day management reserves the sole right to alter, delete, or remove content without notice at its discretion.*
https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/us-four-killed-20-injured-in-south-carolina-bar-shooting-23598445

Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Netflix film ‘Ramree’ shelved over budget issues

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**Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Netflix Film ‘Ramree’ Shelved Over Budget Issues**

*By Isha Sharma | Oct 13, 2025 | 09:15 AM*

Siddhant Chaturvedi’s much-anticipated action creature film, tentatively titled *Ramree*, has been shelved by Netflix India due to budget constraints. The project, which was to mark the directorial debut of Neha Sharma (not to be confused with the actor), was also expected to star Mohit Raina alongside Chaturvedi.

**Production Challenges**

A source revealed to Mid-Day, “Work on the film had been going on for over a year. Given the subject and the period setting, it was an expensive project. For an OTT film, this would have set a benchmark in scale and imagination, but budget constraints caught up with it. Even though the platform heads were excited about the story, there was too much at stake financially. So they decided to not move forward with it.”

**Project Details**

Set in 1945, *Ramree* was intended to explore a genre rarely seen in Hindi cinema. The film was planned as a two-hero project and was to be produced by Ajay Devgn. Neha Sharma, who had previously worked on *The Zoya Factor* (2019) and *Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive* (2016), was set to make her directorial debut with this ambitious venture.

**Industry Perspective**

Another industry source commented, “‘Ramree’ was an idea in development that did not move forward, a natural part of the creative process where multiple concepts are explored. While some take shape, some don’t.”

Meanwhile, Siddhant Chaturvedi was last seen in *Dhadak 2*, which is now streaming on Netflix.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on Siddhant Chaturvedi and upcoming film projects.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/siddhant-chaturvedi-s-upcoming-ott-project-shelved/story

新聞購読率が50.1％に減少　「毎日接するニュース」ネットが初の1位に

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新聞購読率が50.1％に減少 「毎日接するニュース」ネットが初の1位に

2025年10月13日 6:00 [有料会員限定記事]

全国で新聞を購読する人の減少が続き、購読率が50.1％となったことが、公益財団法人「新聞通信調査会」（理事長：西沢豊）の最新調査で明らかになりました。

また、ニュースに毎日接する媒体として、これまで主流だった新聞を初めてインターネットが上回り、1位となりました。ネットニュースの普及とスマートフォンの利用拡大が背景にあります。

この調査結果は、社会の情報接触の変化を象徴するものであり、今後のメディアの在り方や情報提供の方法にも大きな影響を与えることが予想されます。

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「一丁目一番地」考

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春秋（オピニオン） 「一丁目一番地」考
2025年10月13日 6:00
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政治家がよく使うフレーズの一つに「一丁目一番地」がある。

たとえば「〇△改革は□×内閣の一丁目一番地だ」のように、最優先課題を意味する表現だ。

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New Akari coach Salak: Skid-ending triumph vs Creamline is just the beginning

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DASMARIÑAS, CAVITE—The stars seemed to align for Tina Salak in her official regular season debut as Akari’s head coach.

After a tough five-set loss to ZUS Coffee on opening day—a result later nullified due to the issue over delayed International Transfer Certificates endorsement for imports—the Chargers had a chance to regroup.

The league decided to…

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