Osborne's HSBC history questioned for chair role
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
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.
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.
Bank of England warns Google, Microsoft over AI risks
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
India seizes contaminated cough syrup after child deaths
Indian drug regulators have confiscated 50,000 bottles of Coldrif cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh following the deaths of at least six children, with laboratory tests revealing dangerous contamination levels.
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.
Selfie sparks police raid leading to drug convictions
A topless photograph shared on social media triggered a sophisticated police investigation that uncovered a dangerous drug operation in South Wales, leading to multiple arrests and convictions.
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.
British grandad jailed 12 years in US over cannabis
George Wilson, a 76-year-old British grandfather, faces deportation from the US after serving 12 years for unknowingly carrying cannabis in his luggage during a family holiday.
Trump: Shoot drug smugglers 'out of the water'
Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting military forces should open fire on drug smuggling vessels, drawing comparisons to historical piracy laws during a fiery campaign speech.
Big Pharma's Legal War Threatens NHS Drug Access
Pharmaceutical giants are launching an unprecedented legal assault against the UK government, threatening NHS access to vital medicines and putting patient care at risk in a battle over drug pricing.
British teen faces 15 years in Bali prison over drugs
Nelson James, a 19-year-old from Essex, confronts devastating drug charges in Bali after police discover cannabis and magic mushrooms in his villa. The shocking case serves as a stark warning to British travellers about Indonesia's severe narcotics laws.
Australian pilot's cocaine crash in Brazil reveals drug network
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking truth behind an Australian pilot's fatal plane crash in Brazil, revealing connections to international drug smuggling networks and a pauper's burial 13,000km from home.
Brit faces death penalty over 24kg meth bust in Thailand
Shocking footage reveals moment UK tourist, 23, is arrested at Thai airport with nearly 24kg of crystal meth in his suitcase - now facing possible execution under the country's strict drug laws.
Ketamine deaths surge 600% in UK, study reveals
New research from King's College London reveals a shocking increase in ketamine-related fatalities, with experts warning about the drug's hidden dangers and rising potency.
NCA dismantles drug smuggling ring at Heathrow Airport
A sophisticated criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America into the UK via European airports has been dismantled by the National Crime Agency following a major operation at Heathrow.
UK Worst in Europe for Drug Prices, Says Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly accuses the UK of having Europe's most challenging drug pricing system, threatening patient access to new medicines like Mounjaro amid ongoing NHS negotiations.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
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.
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.
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