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Dutch Drug Cartel Killings Exposed in Podcast

A deep dive into the shocking gangland killings that revealed the dark underbelly of organised crime in the Netherlands, challenging its liberal image. Listen to the full investigation.

Two killed, church gutted in Dutch New Year chaos

A violent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw two fatalities from fireworks, a historic church destroyed by fire, and unprecedented attacks on emergency services. Read the full report on the night of chaos.

British drug mules escape Bali death penalty

Three Brits convicted of smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets avoid execution in Bali. They will be deported to the UK next month after a year in prison. Read the full story.

Pfizer spent 18% on R&D, 27% to shareholders in 2024

Analysis reveals US pharma giant Pfizer allocated more revenue to shareholders than R&D in 2024, as Trump's drug price rhetoric targets allies over corporate profits. Explore the real drivers of high US medicine costs.

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.

US labels Colombia's Gulf Clan a terrorist organisation

The US has formally designated Colombia's powerful Gulf Clan drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organisation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the group 'violent and powerful', a move likely to strain US-Colombia relations. Read the full story.

Brothers blame father in honour killing trial

Two brothers on trial for drowning their sister in a Dutch swamp blame their father, calling him a 'terror' to the family. The 'honour killing' followed a TikTok video.

Top Fentanyl Trafficker 'El Pichón' Killed in Mexico

Mexican authorities have killed Pedro Inzunza Coronel, a major fentanyl trafficker linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The operation highlights the ongoing battle against synthetic drugs flooding the US.

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader on drug charges

Donald Trump announces a full pardon for Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran president serving a 45-year US sentence for drug trafficking. Explore the case details and political implications.

Drug-resistant fungal infection surges 500% in UK

A 'turbocharged' fungal infection called trichophyton indotineae has seen cases surge 500% in the UK. Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this contagious skin condition.

$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment

US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.

Mum's mouldy home targeted by drug dealers

A West London mother details her ordeal after drug dealers tried to 'cuckoo' her damp-ridden council home, forcing her family into temporary hotel accommodation. Read her full story.

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