2 h. ago British law student jailed in Dubai for 25 years 'was caught with cocaine'

Mia O'Brien, 23, has been sentenced to 25 years behind bars following a one-day hearing after she was caught with 50 grams of the Class drug last October, with an estimated street value of around £2,5000.

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2 h. ago British law student was jailed in Dubai for 25 years after being caught with 50 grams of cocaine

Mia O'Brien, 23, of Huyton, Merseyside, pleaded not guilty to drug offences in court but was convicted by a judge after just a day-long hearing on July 25.

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3 h. ago Brit student Mia O'Brien in 'hellhole' Dubai jail was caught with 50g of cocaine

Mia O'Brien was arrested in the Middle East in October and pleaded not guilty to drug offences in court, but was convicted by a judge after just a day-long hearing on July 25

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3 h. ago ‘I still want to achieve’: people living with stage 4 cancer embrace Chris Hoy charity ride

Inaugural Tour de 4 is tailored to individuals’ physical abilities and aims to challenge assumptions about stage 4 cancerMel Erwin is pragmatic about what it took to get her on a bike. “I have one and a half lungs. I’m on a treatment drug. I don’t identify as sporty. I wouldn’t have done it without a goal.”This Sunday the 57-year-old will roar up the Campsie Hills north of Glasgow in a “camp as Christmas” sparkly cape alongside her partner, Sarah, and 3,000 other participants. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Teaching the deaf to survive in a silent war zone: How Gaza is even more dangerous when you can’t hear Israel’s missiles coming

When bombs fall on the Gaza Strip, members of the deaf community are particularly vulnerable, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

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7 h. ago I'm a doctor, these are the drugs I almost NEVER take... they're not just useless, they're DANGEROUS

Two of the most common over-the-counter painkillers taken by millions could be putting people at risk of stomach ulcers, liver failure and kidney damage a leading GP has warned.

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7 h. ago Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert reveals she planned to murder lesbian lover who she injected with drugs as she died from cancer

Fans of Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert could be forgiven for assuming her life after publishing the best-seller which spent 57 weeks at the top of the bestseller list has been pretty peachy.

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7 h. ago Danielle Lloyd reveals friend's heartbreaking death led to skin cancer check

Danielle Lloyd has opened up about her skin cancer journey and revealed the heartbreaking reason why she went to have a mole checked out by her NHS doctor

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7 h. ago Vet warns of 'crucial' danger to cats and dogs during autumn

Conkers are toxic to dogs and can cause severe health issues, even in small amounts, according to veterinarians.

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9 h. ago Police seize weapon, cash, and drugs as man and boy stopped in Cardiff street

Both have been released under investigation

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10 h. ago 'I went hunting for Brixton's infamous crack squirrels – and it turned sinister'

EXCLUSIVE: Squirrels stashing crack in South London were reported back in 2005, making national headlines with their drug-fuelled antics - but how are they doing 18 years later? Harry Thompson investigates

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12 h. ago Ingredient red flags: how to spot the chemicals to avoid in food, kitchenware and cosmetics

Should your makeup be fragrance-free? Is it time to purge your kitchen of plastic? Are all food dyes dangerous? These are the everyday ingredients that could be harming your health‘Far from being a rock or island it turns out that the best metaphor to describe the human body is ‘sponge’. We’re permeable,” write Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie in their book Slow Death By Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things. While the permeability of our cells is key to being alive, it also means we absorb more potentially harmful substances than we realise.Studies have found a number of chemical residues in human breast milk, urine and water systems. Many of them are endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body’s natural hormones. “They can mimic, block or otherwise disrupt normal hormone function, leading to adverse health effects,” says Dr Shanna Swan, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. We (often...

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13 h. ago Notorious underpass finally dealt with after six years – but with one major issue

While the site is finally clear after at least six years of being a drug den users have now moved to a new spot

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14 h. ago Drivers who 'honk the horn' could face £1,000 fine, expert warns

This little-known rule around horn-honking could see drivers facing a huge fine as they risk putting themselves and other road users in danger. Luckily, an expert has shared tips on how to avoid it

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16 h. ago Doctor says three habits are 'silently' raising your cancer risk

Professor Franklin Joseph says common things are contributing to the risk

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17 h. ago John Malkovich breaks his silence on explosive affair with Michelle Pfeiffer that tore apart their marriages

The actor, 71, was married to the late Glenne Headly from 1982 to 1988, but they split after he had an affair with his Dangerous Liasons co-star Michelle in 1988.

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18 h. ago Emmerdale star opens up on dad being jailed for 17 years saying 'I always knew'

Former Emmerdale star Kelli Hollis, who played Ali Spencer in the ITV show, has opened up about her father's criminal past as a drug kingpin who was jailed for 17 years.

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19 h. ago Experts reveal how to fix your loose skin WITHOUT surgery after losing weight on Ozempic

More than 15 million Americans have used weight loss drugs. And in turn, there has been a boom in people seeking out surgery for loose skin.

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21 h. ago Emmerdale legend 'killed off' in shock John twist and it's not Mack or Aaron

An Emmerdale icon could be in danger at the hands of villain John Sugden

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22 h. ago Doctor reveals change in bathroom habits could signal you have a 'silent cancer'

Dr Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, a gynecologic oncologist at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, has revealed the four subtle symptoms of a 'silent' cancer that she watches as someone who is at a higher risk.

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