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.
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.
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.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
The family of Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre are locked in a court fight over millions allegedly missing from her estate. Discover the details of the financial mystery.
Vladimir Putin states Russia is prepared for immediate conflict with Europe, rejecting a 28-point peace plan. Experts warn Moldova and Baltic states could be next targets. Read the full analysis.
Secretive offshore courts allow foreign firms to sue the UK for lost profits, threatening sovereignty and climate action. Discover the chilling effect on democracy.
A Ghanaian carer cancels all benefits including her autistic daughter's disability allowance amid fears new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Read her story.
Virginia Giuffre's sons contest unsigned will in Western Australia Supreme Court. Estate valued at £472k+ with potential millions from Prince Andrew settlement at stake. Read the latest developments.
An Australian court appoints an administrator for Virginia Giuffre's multi-million pound estate, allowing stalled lawsuits including the Rina Oh defamation case to proceed. Discover the latest developments.
Discover the legacy of John Lewis, the British scientist behind buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid addiction that has helped millions worldwide.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping immigration reforms, extending indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for many migrants. Discover the full impact.
A federal judge has approved a $7bn opioid settlement requiring the Sackler family to pay over 15 years. The deal directs funds to combat the US opioid crisis and provide compensation to victims.
Federal bankruptcy judge to decide if $230m settlement for 650 clergy abuse survivors is fair. Three-week trial begins amid parish financial concerns.
The UK government unveils radical asylum reforms limiting permanent settlement, drawing inspiration from Denmark's controversial model. Explore the political implications and legal hurdles.
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
The Visa and Mastercard fee settlement promises lower costs, but could complicate payments and reduce rewards for UK small businesses and consumers. Discover the hidden consequences.
A US bankruptcy judge confirms a landmark $7bn settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, requiring the Sackler family to pay victims and relinquish ownership. Explore the details of this pivotal case.
Donald Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit over edited speech, continuing his long history of legal actions against media organisations including CNN, ABC and CBS. Discover the pattern.
Epic Games and Google have reached a landmark settlement worth billions, fundamentally reshaping Android app distribution and payment systems worldwide.
After years of fighting for justice, former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has reached a significant settlement with the government, marking a pivotal moment in the Horizon IT scandal that ruined hundreds of lives.
A financial expert explains the complex rules around pension division during divorce proceedings and what you need to know to protect your retirement savings.
A potent new synthetic opioid called nitazenes, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is causing alarm among UK health officials and police as overdose deaths surge across the country.
Drax has quietly resolved another legal dispute with a former energy trader, marking the third such settlement over alleged employment contract breaches in recent years.
In a landmark legal breakthrough, over 60 survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in New Orleans have reached a $100 million settlement, exposing decades of systematic cover-ups within the archdiocese.