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Cuba arrests Chinese fentanyl kingpin in major bust

In a landmark international operation, Cuban authorities have arrested alleged Chinese narcotics lord Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of running a global fentanyl trafficking network that flooded Western markets with deadly synthetic opioids.

America's Overdose Crisis: Guardian Investigation

An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.

Sinaloa Cartel exploited US border chaos under Trump

Exclusive: Damning court documents reveal how Sinaloa Cartel leader Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas manipulated US immigration policies, flooding America with fentanyl while border security faltered.

Chinese Executive Jailed in US Fentanyl Case

A senior Chinese pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to 15 years in a US prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, marking a significant victory in the transatlantic fight against the opioid crisis.

Deadly New Drug Nitazene Hits UK, 50x Stronger Than Fentanyl

UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.

War on Drugs Failed: New Plan for Fentanyl Crisis

A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.

Vance Allies Accuse Rand Paul of Trump Derangement Syndrome

Tensions erupt within the Republican Party as JD Vance's supporters accuse Senator Rand Paul of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' following his criticism of a controversial fentanyl-strike amendment. The bitter feud exposes deep divisions in con

El Chapo's Son Extradited to US on Drug Charges

In a landmark move, Mexican authorities have extradited Ovidio Guzmán López, a key leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, to the United States to face serious drug trafficking charges, marking a significant victory in the trans

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.

Trump Conviction Triggers Palm Beach Billionaire Exodus

Palm Beach's luxury property market faces unprecedented upheaval as billionaire residents, including prominent Trump allies, list mansions and flee following the former president's legal convictions. Exclusive analysis reveals a market in crisis.

Menendez Brothers Face Crucial Parole Hearing in California

Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for the brutal 1989 murder of their parents, face a pivotal parole hearing in California. Discover the latest developments and whether the brothers will be granted freedom after three decades behind bars.

Bodybuilder's 13-Year Rap Sentence: Football Star's Dark Fall

An in-depth investigation into the shocking case of former semi-pro footballer and bodybuilder Callum Hay, whose life spiralled into a 13-year prison sentence for rape. This exclusive report reveals the chilling behavioural patterns that preceded his conv

Aristocrat Constance Marten Appeals Baby Death Conviction

Wealthy runaway Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon challenge their manslaughter convictions for the death of their newborn daughter, Victoria, while living off-grid in a freezing tent on the South Downs.

Trump's Next Move After Historic Conviction

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial. This analysis breaks down the immediate consequences, the political fallout, and what it means for the 2024 US Presidential election from a UK perspective.

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