Crisis Intervention Training Cuts US Overdose Deaths
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
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Smoking ban exception for crack use considered in Scotland
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
Seven elephants killed by high-speed train in India
A Rajdhani Express train carrying 650 passengers struck and killed seven wild elephants in Assam. The emergency stop derailed the engine and five carriages. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife collision.
Remembering the Stars We Lost in 2025
A look back at the iconic figures from film, music, fashion and literature who passed away in 2025, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Giorgio Armani. Their enduring legacies continue to shape culture.
Free Birth Society linked to infant fatalities worldwide
A Guardian investigation reveals the multimillion-dollar Free Birth Society, promoting unassisted childbirth, has been linked to baby deaths globally. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Record US child flu deaths prompt urgent CDC vaccination call
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
NHS Flu Update: Mask Rules and 'Thousands of Deaths' Warning
NHS England chief says flu may be 'starting to settle' in parts of the UK, but experts warn of thousands of potential deaths. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out national mask mandate for now.
Doctor sentenced over Matthew Perry's ketamine death
A doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose has been sentenced to home confinement. Read the latest on the case and the risks of ketamine therapy.
Doctor sentenced over Matthew Perry ketamine death
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months home confinement for role in supplying ketamine linked to Friends star Matthew Perry's fatal overdose. Full details of the case.
Doctor Avoids Prison in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months' home confinement for role in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his fatal overdose. Read the full court details.
Stroke risk from eight daily energy drinks, doctors warn
Doctors detail case of man in his 50s who had a stroke after consuming eight high-caffeine energy drinks daily. His blood pressure normalised only after quitting. Read the full health warning.
Federal Cuts Threaten Alaska's Fight Against Overdose Deaths
Proposed federal budget cuts to law enforcement and Medicaid could devastate Alaska's efforts to combat rising overdose fatalities, warn public health and police chiefs.
Coroner's 15 adverse findings after Indigenous teen's death in custody
A West Australian coroner has delivered 15 adverse findings over the death of Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd in Unit 18, calling for its closure and a system-wide inquiry. Read the full report.
Three dead in Tenerife natural pool wave tragedy
Three tourists have died and one is missing after a huge wave swept them from a natural pool in Tenerife. Emergency services continue search efforts.
Goa nightclub fire kills 25 after gas cylinder blast
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
Holly Hagan details sister's tragic final hours after overdose
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan speaks for the first time about the night her 19-year-old sister Darci died from an accidental drug overdose at a Manchester nightclub. Read her emotional interview.
Coroner warns landlord after baby's death in mouldy flat
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
Mum-of-three dies after painkiller misadventure
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
US Heatwave Deaths Expose Climate Inequality
Investigative reporting from Arizona reveals how America's failure to count heat fatalities and dismantled climate policies leave vulnerable communities at risk. Read the full story.
US Vaccine Official's Claim of Child Deaths Alarms Experts
A top US vaccine official's memo alleging Covid jabs killed children, without providing evidence, has caused deep concern among public health experts. Read the full story.
Doctor sentenced for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry
A Los Angeles doctor who illegally sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Read the full court details.
London's Square Mile to Miss 2030 Road Death Target
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
EastEnders: Harry Mitchell overdoses after trial
EastEnders spoilers reveal Harry Mitchell's drug overdose after his father Teddy takes blame for murder. Can Nicola save her son? Full story details here.
Covid Inquiry Questions UK Lockdown Strategy
Charles Amos argues the Covid inquiry overlooks freedom's importance in pandemic response. Explore the case against lockdowns and alternative approaches.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Video evidence shows two Palestinian men shot dead by Israeli forces in Jenin after appearing to surrender. Human rights groups condemn 'cold-blooded execution'.
London's Vision Zero road safety target at risk
New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.
Trump EPA Seeks to Abandon Deadly Soot Pollution Standards
The Trump administration is moving to abandon stringent soot pollution standards, a reversal experts warn could lead to thousands of premature deaths and undermine public health protections.
NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society
Exclusive: NHS websites directed women to a factsheet promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths. Discover the full investigation into this shocking breach of trust.
COVID Inquiry: 23,000 Deaths From Lockdown Delay
The UK COVID inquiry exposes how delayed lockdowns cost 23,000 lives, with repeated failures leading to 65,000 second-wave deaths. Discover the damning findings.
Covid Report: 23,000 Deaths Could Have Been Prevented
A damning official report finds the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response was 'too little, too late', failing to prevent thousands of deaths. Read the key findings.
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