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Jockeys barred after white powder video scandal

Two female jockeys, Amy Graham and Casey Waddell, have been provisionally barred from racing after a video allegedly showing them with a white powder surfaced online, sparking a major integrity investigation by Queensland authorities.

Ben Proud Backs Enhanced Games, Slams Olympic 'Hypocrisy'

British world champion swimmer Ben Proud endorses the controversial Enhanced Games, arguing for a transparent, science-led approach to performance enhancement in sport, challenging the Olympics' 'hypocritical' stance on doping.

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.

Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out

Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.

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.

Competitive Rubbish Collection Sweeps Australia

Thousands of Australians are swapping the gym for green spaces in a revolutionary fitness craze that combines jogging with litter collection. Discover how 'plogging' is transforming communities and wellbeing.

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

NHS's £1bn weight-loss drug bill sparks funding crisis

The soaring cost of revolutionary new obesity drugs like Wegovy could force the NHS into a stark choice: ration treatments or find billions in new funding. This investigation reveals the immense financial pressure facing the health service.

Serena Williams Endorses GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian endorse GLP-1 medications, advocating for their benefits while calling for reduced stigma and improved accessibility in weight management treatment.

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.

Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Access to Weight-Loss Drugs

A potential second Trump presidency could trigger massive price hikes for life-changing diabetes and obesity medications due to proposed import tariffs, putting essential treatments at risk for millions of Britons.

18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border

A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.

Serena Williams Denies Using Ozempic, Slams Rumours

Tennis legend Serena Williams has vehemently denied using Ozempic for weight loss, calling the speculation 'invasive' and 'harmful' in a powerful statement addressing body shaming and the pressure on female athletes.

Mounjaro & Ozempic Side Effects: New UK Health Warning

Exclusive: UK health experts issue urgent warnings as severe gastrointestinal illnesses linked to popular diabetes-turned-weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic surge. Discover the real risks behind the TikTok trend.

Net-a-Porter founder's explosive divorce allegations

Dramatic court documents reveal the bitter divorce battle between Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and her ex-husband, Arnaud Massenet, detailing shocking allegations of drug use, prostitutes, and multiple affairs.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

King's fisherman jailed for £18m cocaine smuggling

Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.

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