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.
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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.
Trump's Cannabis Rescheduling Plan Reshapes US Drug Policy
Donald Trump's move to reclassify cannabis marks the biggest US drug policy shift in 50 years. We analyse the contradictions and what it means for the 'war on drugs'. Read our full analysis.
Prison officer in alleged HMP Brixton drug smuggling plot
A 24-year-old prison officer and two inmates face charges over an alleged plot to smuggle cannabis and 'Spice Paper' into HMP Brixton. Read the full details of the case.
Eight killed in US strikes on Pacific drug smuggling boats
US military confirms eight alleged narco-terrorists killed in strikes on three vessels in the Pacific. The action is part of President Trump's escalating campaign against drug cartels. Read the latest details.
US kills eight in Pacific drug vessel strikes
The US Southern Command has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing eight men suspected of narco-trafficking. Read the full report on the escalating campaign.
Trump brands fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signs an order classifying the deadly opioid fentanyl as a potential chemical weapon, escalating the US drug war. Read the full analysis and expert reaction.
Pressure mounts on Pentagon to release strike video
US Democrats are urging the Pentagon to release footage of a controversial Caribbean strike that killed 11, alleging it was unlawful. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny.
Hegseth defends Trump's 'drug boat' strikes amid legal scrutiny
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends controversial military strikes on suspected drug boats, insisting President Trump has the power to act 'as he sees fit'. Read the full story on the growing legal and political backlash.
I'm A Celeb stress caused drug relapse, says Iain Lee
Comedian Iain Lee reveals how the intense pressure of ITV's I'm A Celebrity led to a drug relapse after 13 years sober. He now works as a counsellor and calls for better mental health support on reality TV.
US Support for Honduran President Revealed After Pardon
The controversial pardon of ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández exposes a decade of US support for his regime, spanning Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Explore the full story.
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.
Jeremy O Harris Arrested in Japan on Drug Smuggling Suspicion
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
Video shows US airstrike survivors killed in second attack
Exclusive footage reveals two men survived an initial US strike on a suspected drug boat, only to be killed an hour later while clinging to wreckage. Legal experts question the campaign's legality.
US kills four in Pacific drug boat strike
The US military has killed four men in a strike on a suspected narcotics vessel. The operation raises fresh questions over the legality of targeting drug smugglers.
US lawmakers demand inquiry into Caribbean drug boat strike
A Democratic congressman calls footage of a US military strike on survivors 'deeply troubling', as experts allege potential war crimes. Calls grow for transparency and a full investigation.
Ex-Scotland leader's brother-in-law on trial for drugs, extortion
Ramsay El-Nakla, brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of dealing class A drugs and extortion, following a man's fatal fall in Dundee. Follow the latest court developments.
US 'Second Tap' Drug Boat Strike Sparks Legal Outrage
A second US military strike on a suspected drug boat, killing survivors, has ignited a legal firestorm. Experts question the campaign's legality under international law. Read the full analysis.
Doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry
Salvador Plasencia sentenced for illegally distributing ketamine to the late Friends star in the weeks before his death. Read the full court details and family impact statements.
Republican lawmakers scrutinise Trump 'drug boat' strikes
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
County Lines: A Decade of Destroyed Young Lives
A decade after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, a new Sky News podcast reveals the devastating impact on exploited children like Lucy, who was stabbed at 13. Listen now.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Trump's drug boat strikes face war crime probe and legal complaint
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
County Lines: Decade of child exploitation leaves scars
Ten years after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, exploited children face death, prison, or severe mental trauma. New police figures show the crisis is not abating.
Trump denies knowledge of second strike on Venezuelan boat
Former President Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth claim they were unaware of a follow-up strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Explore the details and implications of this military action.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
Trump Warns of Strikes on Drug-Producing Countries
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Hegseth defends second US strike amid Venezuela tensions
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'fog of war' over a controversial second strike. As Pope urges Trump against military action in Venezuela, tensions escalate over drug trafficking claims.
Drug cartels use 'cocaine cows' to smuggle billions into Europe
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
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