US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop Again in 2025
US drug overdose deaths fell 14% in 2025 to about 70,000, marking the third consecutive annual decline. However, new potent drugs and policy shifts raise concerns.
US drug overdose deaths fell 14% in 2025 to about 70,000, marking the third consecutive annual decline. However, new potent drugs and policy shifts raise concerns.
Gunfire broke out in the Philippine Senate as authorities tried to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for murder over a deadly drug crackdown.
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay up to $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders, the State Department said.
Four Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging harassment, arrest, and abuse by federal task force for recording law enforcement, citing First Amendment violations.
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A 21-year-old man suspected of boating under the influence passed out at the helm, narrowly missing ferries before crashing into rocks in Washington's Puget Sound.
Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the West Bank barrier to find work in Israel, authorities say. His brother says he was forced to resort to this method due to lack of opportunities.
A British two-year-old was snatched from his mother's home in Limassol, Cyprus, by his Turkish Cypriot father, who crossed illegally from the north. Police have launched a manhunt.
Australians must exhaust all appropriate treatments before accessing the NDIS under proposed laws to curb costs, expected to save $36bn by 2030.
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Alligator Alcatraz, a notorious immigration jail in the Florida Everglades, is set to close after widespread criticism over inhumane conditions and environmental damage.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi requires months of treatment after collapsing in an Iranian prison, with significant artery blockages and deteriorated vascular disease.
Lucy Faithfull Foundation's Project Intercept sent over 70 million warnings to CSAM seekers in two years, diverting 700,000 users to self-help resources.
Meta introduces WhatsApp incognito mode for private AI conversations, addressing privacy concerns. Messages are ephemeral and inaccessible to Meta.
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RecommendedIsrael's Knesset approved legislation allowing public trials and capital punishment for Gaza Palestinians accused of crimes against humanity in the October 7 attacks, sparking UK concern.
Today show's Al Roker says the CDC requested voluntary testing for hantavirus after his return from Europe. Three cruise passengers have died from the rodent-borne virus.
London Luton Airport warns that bringing meat or dairy sandwiches from the EU into GB is illegal and could result in a £5,000 fine. Rules apply to all UK airports.
Thailand plans to reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries, citing concerns over illegal business activities and crime by foreign nationals.
Over 1,700 people are confined to a UK-operated cruise ship in Bordeaux after 49 passengers and crew contracted gastroenteritis, with one passenger dying.
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RecommendedAmerican passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are under medical monitoring in Nebraska and Atlanta. An Illinois resident not on the ship is also suspected of having the virus.
Martin Lewis warns that over 750,000 21-year-olds are missing out on £1.6 billion in unclaimed Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,200 each. HMRC is writing to inform them.
A British man on the same flight as a woman who died from hantavirus was detained in Milan and placed in 42-day quarantine, as global authorities respond to the outbreak.
Travellers worried about summer flight cancellations due to jet fuel disruptions and hantavirus are entitled to refunds or rebooking under UK261, but not extra compensation.
Russia launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine with around 200 drones, targeting critical infrastructure. Kyiv reported explosions as air defences engaged.
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David Venturella, a former GEO Group executive, is appointed acting ICE director to lead Trump's mass deportation push, replacing Todd Lyons amid controversy.
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