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ICC investigates Duterte's drug war in Davao

The ICC escalates its probe into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, examining alleged crimes against humanity during his tenure as Davao mayor.

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Duterte threatens to cut Netherlands ties over ICC probe

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to cut diplomatic relations with the Netherlands if International Criminal Court investigators enter the country, escalating his war crimes investigation standoff.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

Trump Declares War on Mexican Drug Cartels

Donald Trump announces unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, declaring them terrorist organisations and authorising US forces to pursue them across borders in dramatic policy shift.

Duterte Faces ICC Crimes Against Humanity Charges

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been formally charged with crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court over his deadly 'war on drugs' that left thousands dead.

Ukrainian teen tortured and drugged by Russia into 'killer'

A shocking investigation reveals the harrowing ordeal of a Ukrainian teenager abducted by Russian forces, subjected to brutal torture, and systematically drugged to be transformed into a remorseless killer on the front lines.

Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize

Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.

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.

'Best War Film Ever' Stuns Channel 4 Viewers

Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.

Putin honours general sought by ICC for Ukraine war crimes

Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.

British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations

Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.

Trump: Use Navy to "Take Out" Drug Traffickers' Boats

In a radical speech, former President Donald Trump called for a military-style naval offensive against drug cartels, suggesting the US should 'go out and shoot' and 'take out the boats' in a controversial escalation of the war on drugs.

Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns

Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.

Russian Missile Barrage Devastates Zaporizhzhia

A brutal Russian missile strike has torn through the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple casualties, and shattered residential buildings. Newly emerged footage captures the horrifying moment of impact and the immediate

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

Russia Strikes Kyiv in Retaliation, UK Warns of Escalation

Russia launched a major missile attack on Kyiv, reportedly in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-linked British Council building. The UK government condemns the assault as intelligence points to further escalation.

NHS Approves Revolutionary Bladder Cancer Drug

The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for high-risk bladder cancer patients, a groundbreaking immunotherapy that could prevent recurrence and transform treatment outcomes across the UK.

London Restaurants Create Special Menus for Ozempic Users

London's culinary scene is undergoing a dramatic transformation as top restaurants create new 'Gut Health' and 'Satiety' menus specifically catering to the growing number of patrons on GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

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