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Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country’s sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. Source link
'Kirsty Wark DJed at our club – but we couldn't get Nicola Sturgeon'
Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Source link
'Spectacular' progress has been made towards useful quantum computers
At the Q2B Silicon Valley conference, scientific and business leaders of the quantum computing industry hailed “spectacular” progress being made towards practical devices – but said that challenges remain Source link
Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries
Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks. Source link
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech. Source link
US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a “joint operation” and “nothing to do” with religion. Source link
Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?
The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state. Source link
I have no regrets – What to do with unwanted Christmas presents
How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents. Source link
Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives
Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden’s hit book. Source link
India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem
A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling. Source link