Baseball's opioid crisis exposed in Tyler Skaggs tragedy
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
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Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba
Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
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.
Recycling firm crisis after Scotland's failed bottle scheme
Exclusive: Circularity Scotland invested millions in Scottish Government's doomed deposit return scheme, leaving businesses in crisis and sparking political fallout.
Scotland's Health Crisis: Half Population Has Long-Term Illness
Staggering new data exposes Scotland's worsening health landscape as nearly 50% of residents report chronic conditions, raising urgent questions about NHS pressures and public health policy.
Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx
Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.
UK drug deaths hit record high in devastating new figures
Shocking official statistics show drug-related deaths in England and Wales have reached the highest level since records began, with experts warning of a growing public health emergency.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Scottish Greens' NHS Heroin Plan Sparks Political Storm
Scottish Green Party faces intense criticism for advocating NHS doctors to prescribe heroin to addicts, with opponents labelling the scheme 'dangerous and reckless' amid Scotland's drug death crisis.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
McTominay's late heroics secure Scotland win over Belarus
Steve Clarke's Scotland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Belarus in a thrilling friendly at Hampden Park, with Scott McTominay scoring the decisive winner in the 89th minute.
Scotland vs Belarus: TV and streaming guide
Complete guide to watching Scotland's crucial UEFA Nations League match against Belarus, including TV channels, streaming options and kick-off times.
Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash
Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.
American's hilarious hunt for Scotland's tiniest town
An American tourist's quest to find Scotland's smallest town leads to unexpected adventures and charming discoveries in this heartwarming travel tale.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
Melbourne Safe Injecting Room Future Uncertain
The controversial North Richmond safe injecting facility's fate hangs in balance as government reviews its operations while drug-related deaths and community tensions escalate.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
Scotland's Full-Time Employment Crisis Deepens
New statistics expose a dramatic decline in Scots working full-time days, with unemployment rising and economic concerns mounting across the nation.
Scotland's Euro Crisis: Clarke Demands McGinn Revival
Scotland manager Steve Clarke issues rallying cry as John McGinn struggles for form ahead of crucial Euro 2024 match against Switzerland. Can the Tartan Army bounce back from German humiliation?
Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.
Oregon reverses drug decriminalisation in policy U-turn
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
Pensioners' cocaine use up 400% in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's pensioners are turning to cocaine in record numbers, with over-60s usage increasing by 400% in a decade amid loneliness and cost of living crises.
Glasgow's 'Tree of Hell': Drug Den with Hanging Syringes
Exclusive investigation reveals horrifying drug consumption site operating openly in Glasgow city centre, with used syringes and heroin paraphernalia found dangling from trees near busy public areas.
Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
Oliver Burke ends five-year Scotland exile after Bundesliga form
After a remarkable Bundesliga resurgence with Werder Bremen, Oliver Burke ends his five-year Scotland exile. Discover the nomadic winger's journey back to the international stage.
Exclusive Footage: Inside a Colombian Narco-Submarine
Exclusive video evidence reveals the sophisticated, cramped, and perilous world of narco-submarines used by Colombian cartels to transport tonnes of cocaine across the ocean to global markets.
The Real-Life 'Candy Man' Doctor Who Hooked a Generation
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
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