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Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges

UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.

Brit Faces 15 Years in Bali Prison Over Prescription Pills

Lamar Ahchee, a British national, is fighting for his freedom in Indonesia after being arrested at Bali's airport for carrying prescription anxiety medication. His case highlights the severe and often misunderstood drug laws that can ensnare tourists.

Peruvian Woman Jailed 12 Years in Bali for Cocaine

A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.

Fentanyl found in UK prescription pills

Shocking report reveals prescription medications laced with lethal synthetic opioid fentanyl, posing a grave risk to unsuspecting users across Britain.

Dangerous drug-supplement combos revealed

Experts warn that mixing certain prescription medications with popular supplements can lead to serious health risks, including heart problems and liver damage. Learn which combinations to avoid.

Common drug linked to fatal heart risks

A widely prescribed medication has been found to increase the risk of fatal heart conditions, prompting urgent warnings from health experts. Learn the signs and who could be affected.

Urgent warning over epilepsy drug defect

A critical warning has been issued for a widely prescribed epilepsy medication after regulators identified a manufacturing defect. Thousands of patients could be affected.

Diana Fund investigated over HIV money claims

The UK Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund following claims of mismanagement of HIV/AIDS funds destined for Lesotho and Botswana.

Australia's medicine price crisis worsens

Australians face soaring medicine prices as global supply chain issues and regulatory changes hit pharmacies. Experts warn of long-term health impacts.

Schoolboy creates AI deepfakes of classmates

A teenage boy has been caught using AI to generate explicit deepfake images of female classmates, sparking outrage and raising urgent concerns about digital safety in schools.

UK teen's tearful drug smuggling plea in Georgia court

Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British woman detained in Georgia on drug smuggling charges, tearfully pleaded with the court while her distraught mother declared her love. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as the teen faces serious allegations.

Brit Charged with Drug Offences in Thailand

Cameron Bradford, a British national, has been charged with drug-related offences in Thailand, potentially facing severe penalties under the country's strict drug laws.

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