Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
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New Orleans Church Settles Abuse Claims for $100m
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement with 450 clergy abuse survivors, a pivotal step in a long-running bankruptcy case. Discover the details of the historic agreement.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Sydney Men Charged in International Child Abuse Ring
Four Sydney men face charges for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material linked to a global network with ritualistic themes. Police seized thousands of videos. Read the full report.
Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
Three in 80s arrested over Bradford care home abuse
Three people in their 80s arrested over non-recent child sex abuse at Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. Report via 101 or live chat.
Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
British drug mule may walk free after 12 years
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, may be released directly if she returns to Britain after 12 years in Bali's Kerobokan Prison.
British grandmother freed after 9 years as drug mule
Lindsay Sandiford's harrowing journey from British grandmother to convicted drug mule ends as she returns home after nearly a decade in Asian prisons. Exclusive details of her release and ongoing fight for justice.
British gran spared firing squad flying home
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Indonesia, has been spared the firing squad and is returning to the UK in a dramatic turn of events.
British gran's 13-year death row fight in Bali
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her desperate battle against the death sentence in Indonesia 13 years after being convicted of drug trafficking.
British drug mule's prison-born baby arrives in UK
Baby Bella Culley, born to British inmate Amy Culley in a Georgian prison, arrives in Britain following her mother's release after serving time for drug smuggling offences.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
The Lost Boys of Mercury: Church Abuse Documentary Exposes Scars
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
British drug mule walks free from Georgian prison
In an extraordinary turn of events, Bella Culley, a British woman imprisoned in Georgia for drug smuggling, walks free after prosecutors showed unexpected leniency. Watch the heartwarming moment she tells her father the news.
British teen jailed in Bali as drug mule after pregnancy
Bella Cullens, 19, faces eight years in Indonesian prison after being caught with cocaine while pregnant. Read her shocking story of exploitation and survival.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
British woman convicted in US drug smuggling case
Bella Culley, a 24-year-old from Lincolnshire, has been convicted of attempting to smuggle cocaine worth over £700,000 into the United States. The harrowing case reveals how a holiday romance turned into an international drug trafficking nightmare.
Pregnant Brit faces 12 years in Peru prison
Bella Hounsell, 23, from Gloucestershire, arrested at Lima airport with 3kg of cocaine while 12 weeks pregnant, claims she was forced into being a drug mule.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
British drug mule Bella Culley's 11-year Peru prison ordeal
Bella Culley, 24, from County Durham, reveals her harrowing experience as a cocaine mule in Peru after being manipulated by a holiday romance. Now serving 11 years in prison, she shares her cautionary tale.
Pregnant British teen may give birth in Georgian prison
A 19-year-old British woman, heavily pregnant and detained in Georgia on drug charges, may be forced to give birth behind bars after accepting a plea bargain that could see her imprisoned for up to eight years.
Pilots sent to drug and alcohol clinics amid safety fears
Exclusive investigation reveals dozens of UK airline pilots referred to substance misuse clinics, raising urgent questions about aviation safety protocols and pilot welfare.
Child sex abuse inquiry: 3 years on, justice delayed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
MLA's explosive drug policy speech sparks debate
BC MLA Stephanie Higginson delivers impassioned speech challenging Canada's approach to substance use, arguing current policies cause more harm than the drugs themselves.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
British woman repatriated from Bali execution
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.
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