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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.

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.

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.

UK-US zero-tariff pharma deal, NHS drug price rise

The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.

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.

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.

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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