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Ukrainian gets life sentence for Bali drug lab

A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Indonesian court for running a sophisticated crystal methamphetamine laboratory from a rented villa in Bali, marking a severe crackdown on the island's drug trade.

NHS Drug Pricing: The Art of the Deal Saving Millions

Exclusive insight into how NHS England's shrewd negotiation tactics secure massive discounts on vital medicines, from cancer treatments to rare disease drugs, ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.

WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain

The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.

Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil

The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.

History Podcast Breaks Records with Epic Australia Tour

History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

Brit student jailed in Dubai over one line of cocaine

A British law student's life is shattered after receiving a nine-month prison sentence in Dubai for possessing a single line of cocaine. Discover the full story of the arrest and its devastating consequences.

UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

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.

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

Mounjaro KwikPens launch without price reduction

Exclusive: Diabetes and weight loss patients face financial strain as Eli Lilly's new Mounjaro KwikPens hit the market without the anticipated price reduction, maintaining a premium cost for the identical medication.

How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.

40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown

Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling

A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.

Ozempic Beats Dieting for Weight Loss, Study Confirms

Groundbreaking research from Tufts University reveals that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are dramatically more effective for weight loss than traditional diet and exercise alone, potentially transforming the NHS's approach to the obesity epidemic.

Mounjaro Shortage: Diabetics Priced Out of Miracle Drug

Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.

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