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The judge addressed Clifford directly, despite the fact that the killer was not in court to hear the verdict.

Trump made no mention of fentanyl, which he and others in his administration have previously pointed to as a reason for an economic war on Canada, despite the fact that nearly all fentanyl smuggled into the United States comes through the southern border.

The COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror for many people, despite the fact that the virus still kills hundreds every week and could surge again if another mutated strain comes along, as witnessed multiple times in the last five years.

Yet, despite the fact that their developmental process has been unfolding over decades and these vaccines were subject to the same safety standards as others, political figures continue to push forward unvalidated research to take aim at mRNA vaccines, with serious health consequences.

Sweden is currently favourite to win - despite the fact their contestant won't be chosen until the final of their national selection competition, known as Melodifestivalen, on Saturday night.