A community softball tournament in Fullerton, California descended into chaos when six teenagers required emergency hospital treatment following suspected drug overdoses, with authorities investigating the disturbing incident.
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.
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Shock in Huntington Beach as four young softball players collapse during tournament after suspected fentanyl exposure, with two fighting for life in critical condition.
In a landmark international operation, Cuban authorities have arrested alleged Chinese narcotics lord Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of running a global fentanyl trafficking network that flooded Western markets with deadly synthetic opioids.
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
Groundbreaking research exposes how obesity has become the primary driver behind rising cancer rates in older adults, with stark warnings for UK healthcare systems.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Portland, Oregon's celebrated liberal policies have backfired, creating a perfect storm of unaffordable housing and rampant drug use that's driving residents away.
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.
South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.
New UNAIDS report reveals shocking HIV prevalence in Lesotho, linking fast food culture and disrupted US funding to worsening health crisis in southern Africa.
A Westminster mother has been charged with murder after her two-year-old son tragically died from fentanyl poisoning in what prosecutors describe as a case of criminal negligence and child endangerment.
An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.
Long Beach retailers face rising theft as California's Proposition 47 continues to impact business security measures and self-checkout procedures across the state.
Former Los Angeles Angels executive Eric Kay stands trial for supplying the fentanyl that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs in 2019, exposing the dark underbelly of professional sports and prescription drug misuse.
Shocking armed robbery at Woolworths store highlights escalating retail crime wave sweeping Britain, with police hunting multiple suspects after dramatic staff confrontation.
Groundbreaking research shows the world is getting sicker and fatter, with high blood pressure emerging as the silent killer behind skyrocketing premature mortality rates across all nations.
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her personal struggle with isolation in candid discussion about mental health challenges in today's connected world.
The Princess of Wales issues stark warning about smartphone overuse among children, calling for nationwide conversation on digital wellbeing and mental health.
Kate Middleton warns that excessive smartphone use is creating a childhood development crisis, calling for urgent national conversation about digital boundaries.
Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.
The World Health Organization exposes how e-cigarette companies are allegedly using child-appealing flavours and sleek designs to create a new generation of nicotine addicts among teenagers.
Exclusive: Damning court documents reveal how Sinaloa Cartel leader Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas manipulated US immigration policies, flooding America with fentanyl while border security faltered.
Exclusive CCTV footage reveals the terrifying moment a 'monkey dust' addict launched a violent attack on a Stoke-on-Trent pharmacist, highlighting Britain's growing synthetic drug crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals how affluent professionals are turning to shoplifting for excitement amid cost-of-living pressures, creating a new crime wave hitting UK retailers.
Groundbreaking research reveals UPFs create drug-like dependency, with experts calling for urgent government action and warning labels on addictive foods.
TV presenter Richard Osman issues a powerful warning about the UK's loneliness crisis, revealing his mother's own heartbreaking struggle and calling for urgent national action.