Seattle Mayor's 'Soft' Drug Policy Sparks Public Outcry
Seattle's new mayor faces backlash as drug addicts praise reported orders for police not to arrest for public drug use, leading to a surge in street squalor and business despair.
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Activist's Non-Profit Used in Fentanyl Money Laundering
A Seattle activist faces charges for allegedly using her violence intervention charity to launder money for a fentanyl trafficking ring run by her family. Read the shocking details.
Activist's Non-Profit Used in Fentanyl Money Laundering
A Seattle activist is charged with using her violence intervention charity to launder money for a fentanyl trafficking ring allegedly run by her son and husband. Read the shocking details.
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.
Trump threatens land strikes on Venezuelan drug operations
Donald Trump announces a major escalation in US anti-drug operations, stating strikes will move from sea to land. Read the full details of this breaking defence news.
Socialist Mayor Elected in Seattle, Vows 'Trump-Proof' Plan
Katie Wilson becomes Seattle's socialist mayor, promising to 'Trump-proof' the city with new taxes on wealthy residents and affordable housing initiatives while facing criticism from Donald Trump.
Seattle homeless encampment grows near tourist spots
Massive homeless encampment emerges near Seattle's Space Needle as city prepares for new mayor's policies. Concerns rise over drug use and public safety. Read the full investigation.
Seattle robber bites woman's finger in violent attack
Shocking Seattle robbery sees assailant bite woman's finger during violent struggle. Police hunt for suspect after terrifying downtown incident caught on camera.
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.
Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first
Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.
Trump Plans US Military Strikes on Mexican Drug Cartels
Ex-President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, raising concerns about international law and diplomatic relations.
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.
Trump Proposes Military Action Against Drug Boats in Pacific
Former President Donald Trump suggests aggressive military action against drug smuggling vessels in Pacific waters during controversial interview with Fox News.
Amazon Web Services Hit by Major Seattle Power Outage
A severe power failure at Amazon's Seattle data centre has triggered widespread disruption across AWS services, affecting major websites and streaming platforms in what experts are calling a critical infrastructure failure.
Officials accused of gaslighting over drug rooms
UK health officials face mounting criticism after dismissing community concerns about proposed drug consumption rooms as 'misinformation', sparking accusations of gaslighting vulnerable neighbourhoods.
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.
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.
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.
Trump's Caribbean drug strike plan revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's proposed military-style drug operation in Caribbean waters, drawing fierce criticism from survivors of similar failed missions and raising alarm among human rights advocates.
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.
Trump proposed military strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
Former President Donald Trump reportedly suggested attacking Venezuelan drug boats with US military strikes during a private meeting, raising concerns about his foreign policy approach.
Trump immigration crackdown targeted Seattle airports
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration's extreme vetting programme singled out travellers at Washington state airports, creating legal battles and humanitarian concerns.
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.
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.
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