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.
Groundbreaking research reveals potentially harmful synthetic chemicals in bubble tea pearls that could pose serious health risks including cancer and developmental issues.
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.
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.
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.
Ofcom reveals alarming new statistics showing nearly half of UK adults have encountered AI voice cloning technology, with scammers increasingly using it to impersonate family members in emergency-style fraud attempts.
Australian health authorities issue urgent warning as highly potent synthetic opioids are discovered concealed within teddy bear-shaped pills, linked to at least one death in Queensland.
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.
American pharmacy chain Rite Aid enters dramatic restructuring, closing multiple locations across the United States while facing bankruptcy and opioid litigation battles.
Investigation reveals how synthetic dyes dominate British food industry, with popular snacks containing petroleum-based colourants banned in other countries.
PepsiCo announces major recipe overhaul for Cheetos in UK, replacing artificial colours with natural alternatives including paprika and radish extracts.
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.
Health officials sound alarm over potentially fatal side effects of common painkillers as addiction rates soar across the UK
A senior Chinese pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to 15 years in a US prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, marking a significant victory in the transatlantic fight against the opioid crisis.
UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.
A deepfake video, falsely depicting Muslim clerics calling for voter suppression, has sparked outrage in Assam. The BJP's alleged use of AI raises serious concerns about digital election interference.
In a world-first, Queensland scientists and farmers are using synthetic spider venom to combat a devastating locust swarm, offering a revolutionary and eco-friendly alternative to traditional pesticides.
The UK government is set to introduce landmark legislation requiring clear labelling for all AI-generated content, aiming to combat misinformation and protect democratic integrity.
Boxing icon Mike Tyson has made a shocking revelation about being under the influence of fentanyl during his 2020 exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., admitting he nearly died from the powerful opioid.
A powerful animal tranquilliser, medetomidine, is now being detected in the UK's illicit drug supply, significantly increasing the risk of fatal overdoses and complicating medical responses.
An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.
Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.