Though the heavy metal is known to cause birth defects, neurological disorders and even death, competing interests fight for hegemony over an increasingly toxic industry, writes Richard C Paddock
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Essential consumer information about Europe's biggest regional airline
Essential consumer information about Europe's biggest regional airline
Greta Gerwig, Taron Egerton and Jennifer Lopez all got snubbed in their respective categories
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I was lucky enough to forge a successful career in British and US politics after serving my prison sentence, but not all ex-offenders are as fortunate
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Human Rights Watch calls Chinese official's remarks 'insulting to millions across Hong Kong who have come out week after week to peacefully demonstrate for their rights'
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Europe scrambles as Russia flexes diplomatic muscles