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According to reports, giant extinct beasts could be returning to Scotland, as scientists ignore obvious warnings from documentaries such as Jurassic Park. 

Cattle bred to look like aurochs, a large cow that last roamed these lands 400 years ago, could be introduced to an estate near Loch Ness, the BBC reports. 

Touros are a cross-breed that resembles the ancient bulls, which can grow up to six feet in height. 

This newsletter just hopes the fences are in good order, and Jeff Goldblum has been consulted. 

Luckily The Ferret is very expierienced in challenging the powerful, as you can see in the stories below.

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Ali

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Story of the week

An in-depth look at a Ferret investigation

The controversial Edinburgh investment firm, Baillie Gifford, has asked Scottish council pension funds whether they have “concerns” about investing in killer drones.

A confidential report leaked to The Ferret reveals that Baillie Gifford (BG) has taken the unusual step of canvassing local authority pension funds it helps manage about a £17m holding in AeroVironment, a US company that makes drones loaded with explosives to destroy ground targets.

In the report BG accepted that the impact of war was “devastating”, but argued that governments needed to protect their people. Investing in AeroEnviroment would provide a good financial return because “the floodgates in demand” for its drones could open, it said.

What did we dig up this week?

A round up of our investigations in the last seven days

Billionaire family linked to trade unionist blacklisting scandal are Tory donor

The Cayzer family – a late member of which was vice president of the Economic League – have given £844,500 to the Tory party since 2001.

Claim levels of crime are currently at 40-year lows is Mostly Fals

John Swinney defended the Scottish Government’s record on justice during first minister’s questions (FMQs) on October 26, claiming crime was at an all-time low.

Far right European politicians join Homeland UK conference

A far right party in the UK hosted controversial European political parties including one designated as “extremist” and whose regional leader was fined for using a Nazi slogan.

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Best of the rest

Investigations we've enjoyed from around the world

Croatian police accused of burning asylum seekers’ phones and passport

Photos of burnt belongings – including documents needed to apply for asylum – are the latest alleged evidence of brutality on EU borders. (Guardian)

G4S guards accused of brutal attack at Del Monte’s Kenyan pineapple far

The vast plantation been the site of numerous allegations of violence and killings by Del Monte’s security guards. (Nation)

US Republicans condemn hurricane misinformation spread by their own part

As natural disasters hit the US, at least three congressional Republicans condemned conspiracy theories repeated by fellow members of their party. (Reuters)

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