French election: Violence mars Marine Le Pen rally

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French election: Violence mars Marine Le Pen rally

Image copyright AFP Image caption Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen was physically restrained by supporters after being grabbed by the neck A far-right presidential candidate in France has been assaulted by supporters of her…

'Serial killer' sues death row firm

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‘Serial killer’ sues death row firm

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 09: County Supervisor George Gascon, D, speaks at a press conference on February 9, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. After years of legal wrangling, Gascon announced Thursday, February 9, 2012,…

Guilty plea in Missouri military gear case

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Guilty plea in Missouri military gear case

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (R) may have withheld data from researchers showing the effectiveness of government-mandated military gear for communities, even though he promised not to, according to reports from investigative journalist Mother Jones…

From 112 to 120? We're going to lose our humanity

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From 112 to 120? We’re going to lose our humanity

The headline above a Guardian story about a 112-year-old Japanese octogenarian – the first person to pass 120 since records began – proclaimed: “They say he lived to be 168. Here’s how.” When the…

Hepatitis B vaccine supply fraud the 'largest ever'

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Hepatitis B vaccine supply fraud the ‘largest ever’

In 2018 there were 66 UK investigations into the suspicious supply of hepatitis B vaccine after claims that vials were given to patients by hospital staff without consulation A record number of cases of…