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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal lobbying

His attorney says the "sentence is completely disproportional" to the crimes he was convicted of, which were tied to the 1MDB scandal.

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So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.

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Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack

Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

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From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed

A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.

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'One of the absolute best': Tributes to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani

The Stone Roses pay tribute to "our wonderful brother" Gary 'Mani' Mounfield after his death aged 63.

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The centuries-old origins of the witch's hat

From Bronze Age to Wicked: For Good, the historic meanings of conical headwear

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Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'

Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.

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Graduate jobs under threat from AI, PwC boss says

The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

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Students 'anxious but hopeful' at mock COP30 talks

Students played the roles of different countries, made speeches, and "negotiated" to strike deals.

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Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK

The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.

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Lack of online age verification sparks concern

A review finds an assumption UK age verification would apply in Jersey was not correct.

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UN climate summit drops mention of fossil fuels from draft deal

A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.

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Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'

Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.

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How Seven reflected the US's 1980s fears

David Fincher's thriller comments on urban decay in the conservative Reagan era

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Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance

The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.

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Sweaty Betty offers £4k for slogan use and silence

Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.

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