Largest Prehistoric Settlement Found in Wicklow
A hillfort in County Wicklow is now the largest known prehistoric 'town' in Ireland and Britain, dating back over 3,000 years. Discover how this rewrites our history.
A hillfort in County Wicklow is now the largest known prehistoric 'town' in Ireland and Britain, dating back over 3,000 years. Discover how this rewrites our history.
Alex Witkoff, son of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, sparked debate by linking his brother's opioid overdose to the capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the full story and community reaction.
Consumers in 26 US states can claim part of an $87.5 million settlement from major beef processors. Check eligibility and submit your claim by June 30, 2026.
Shoppers in 26 US states can claim part of an $87.5 million settlement from major beef producers over alleged price-fixing. Check eligibility and submit your claim by June 30, 2026.
The Sackler Trust, linked to the opioid crisis, kept two charities that received over £1.1m anonymous to protect them from 'serious prejudice'. Discover the details and the ongoing fallout.
The Sackler Trust, linked to the opioid crisis, kept two charities that received over £1.1m anonymous to protect them from 'serious prejudice'. Discover the details of its latest grants and the ongoing fallout.
The UK government plans to make the overdose-reversal drug naloxone more widely available in homeless shelters and public areas. A new consultation aims to save lives amid rising opioid deaths.
A new Illinois law requires all public libraries to store and administer life-saving opioid overdose medications from 1 January. Discover how this move aims to combat a public health crisis.
A major review finds the common opioid tramadol offers minimal pain relief while more than doubling the risk of serious adverse events like heart problems. Doctors urged to reconsider its use.
President Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, linking it to a major military buildup and strikes in the Caribbean. Read the full analysis.
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
Discover how chemist John Lewis helped develop buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid addiction used by millions worldwide. Learn about his remarkable legacy.
Jackie Siegel's life transforms from building a 90,000-square-foot palace to Broadway musical fame while battling profound personal tragedies. Discover how she turns darkness into light.
A federal judge approves a $7bn settlement from the Sackler family over the opioid crisis. The deal directs funds to combat the epidemic and compensate victims. Discover the full implications.
A US judge is set to explain his approval of Purdue Pharma's opioid settlement, compelling the Sackler family to pay $7bn. Victims to receive compensation from 2025. Read the full details.
A US judge approves the Purdue Pharma settlement, compelling Sackler payouts and a company name change. Discover the key details and what it means for victims.
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a landmark $7bn settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, requiring the Sackler family to pay victims and relinquish ownership. Discover the details.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and Sackler family close to finalising landmark opioid settlement worth up to $7 billion after overwhelming support from claimants. Historic deal could end years of litigation.
In a landmark meeting at the APEC summit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach breakthrough agreement on combating fentanyl trade while addressing ongoing trade tensions between the world's largest economies.
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.
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional court testimony about teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid-related death, exposing baseball's hidden drug crisis
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional testimony in wrongful death lawsuit surrounding teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid overdose, revealing shocking details about clubhouse culture and prescription drug misuse in professional baseball.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
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.
Exclusive: The Los Angeles Angels baseball organisation confronts a devastating lawsuit as new evidence emerges in the tragic drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, with federal prosecutors alleging club executives knew about opioid distribution.
The heartbreaking trial over MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs' drug overdose continues as his widow gives emotional testimony against former Angels employees accused of supplying the fatal substances.
A major NHS safety review reveals that a widely prescribed opioid painkiller provides no meaningful relief for chronic pain sufferers while exposing them to significant addiction risks.