Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Guyana's authorities confirmed the death toll from last weekend's MV Barima ferry accident has risen to at least 53, with 76 rescued and dozens still missing. The vessel, carrying 179 people despite a manifest of 133, capsized off the coast. The captain and a crew member were arrested after testing positive for marijuana.
A ferry capsized off Guyana's coast, resulting in 27 recovered bodies, 69 rescued, and 83 missing from 179 people on board. The captain and a crew member were arrested for marijuana use, and an investigation into negligence and unrecorded passengers is underway.
Dozens are feared dead after the MV Barima ferry, carrying 133 people, capsized off Guyana's coast. While 67 were rescued, a search continues. The captain and crew tested positive for marijuana, and an investigation into potential wrongdoing by police, defense, and maritime officials has been launched.
Scientists estimate the June heatwave in England and Wales caused about 440 premature deaths daily during its peak. Combined with a May heatwave, around 2,700 lives were lost. Experts warn that climate change is intensifying these extreme temperatures, urging immediate emission cuts.
Andrew Tate suggested Ayahuasca use contributed to fitness influencer Connor Murphy's death by drowning in Thailand. Tate claimed the psychedelic left Murphy 'insane' after a trip to Peru, sparking debate online. Authorities are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results, with no official link to Ayahuasca yet established.
HM inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor's final report criticizes Labour ministers for "brutal" cuts to prison education, leading to increased drug use, self-harm, and violence. Taylor warns of risks from upcoming prisoner releases and highlights issues like drone smuggling and long delays for mentally unwell patients.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, has died at 74. The group announced his passing on Monday, June 30, 2026, after a short illness. Known for hits like 'YMCA,' Willis navigated controversies over the song's meaning and its use by Donald Trump, alongside personal struggles and a successful copyright battle.
Tamil Nadu minister D. Sarathkumar denied drug use allegations after a two-year-old video resurfaced showing him arranging a powder-like substance on a mobile phone. He claims it was a tablet for his daughter and the allegations are politically motivated.
Tamil Nadu minister D. Sarathkumar denied drug use allegations after a two-year-old video resurfaced showing him arranging a powder-like substance on a mobile phone. He stated he was crushing a tablet for his daughter and called the allegations baseless and politically motivated.
A five-month-old baby, Justin, died from catastrophic head injuries in March 2017. Despite prior concerns raised about his welfare and suspicious injuries, no criminal charges were laid, and the coroner declined an inquest, raising questions about systemic failures in child protection and police investigations.
A 30-year-old man suspected of drug use crashed into two pedestrians in Taoyuan, Taiwan, killing them. The driver was fleeing police when the incident occurred. He sustained injuries and is in critical condition.
A new report reveals a gap in Donald Trump's medical records regarding his use of finasteride, a hair loss drug. While three doctors confirmed his past use, it's absent from recent reports, raising transparency concerns.
Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved a plan to combat drug driving and drug use, including stricter penalties for drug-related offenses. Key measures include increased prison sentences for fatal drug-driving incidents, potential death penalty for manufacturing or transporting "zombie smoke" (etomidate), and lifetime driver's license suspension for fatal drug-driving cases.
Singer Psy (Park Jae-sang) has been referred to the prosecution on charges of violating the Medical Service Act. He is accused of receiving prescriptions for psychotropic drugs like Xanax and Stilnox without in-person consultations and having them collected by third parties.
A 48-year-old driver, suspected of being under the influence of drugs, crashed his small truck into a hot pot restaurant in Changhua City, killing a father and daughter and seriously injuring the mother. The driver tested positive for amphetamines and morphine. Less than 12 hours later, another suspected drug-impaired driver caused a separate accident in Changhua, and a similar incident occurred in New Taipei City.
Ukrainian swimmer Andriy Govorov details his first experience with performance-enhancing drugs for the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where athletes use banned substances for financial rewards. The event faces strong opposition from anti-doping agencies.
Navnidhi Sharma, father of Twisha Sharma found dead at her in-laws', demands a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a cover-up and rejecting drug claims. He accuses his son-in-law of being a drug addict and criticizes anticipatory bail for the mother-in-law.
A California family sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT encouraged dangerous drug use leading to their 19-year-old son's fatal overdose in May 2025.
Thailand vowed on Wednesday to tighten oversight of tourists’ behaviour after a series of incidents involving foreigners caught having sex in public, warning they damaged the country’s image. Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation’s economy but foreign arrivals are yet to return to their pre-Covid highs. Visitors displaying “inappropriate behaviour”, including illicit drug use, would face prosecution as it “contradicts the beautiful culture of Thailand”, the prime minister’s office said...
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order temporarily reinstating the in-person requirement for obtaining the abortion pill mifepristone, reversing a 2023 FDA regulation that allowed telemedicine prescriptions and mail delivery. The decision, stemming from a Louisiana lawsuit, specifically impacts states where abortion is banned, restricting the most common method of pregnancy termination in the US. The ruling overrides a lower court pause from earlier this month and has drawn criticism from abortion rights advocates while being celebrated by anti-abortion officials.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on people to 'open their eyes to Jewish pain' after a terrorist attack in Golders Green, north London, where two Jewish men were stabbed. The suspect, Essa Suleiman, 45, of Somali heritage, has been arrested. Starmer criticised those marching alongside Hamas supporters, saying they 'venerate the murder of Jews', while Stop the Hate protestors heckled him. The attack is being treated as terrorism, with the Jewish community expressing fear and demanding more protection.
Suleiman had been referred to scheme to try to stop people becoming terrorists in 2020 but case was closed the same yearFull report: Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say policeHere are some of the latest images from the newswires in Golders Green this morning:A 45-year-old man, who is a British national, born in Somalia, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said he came to the UK lawfully as a child.The Metropolitan police said he was initially taken to hospital after being arrested but has since been discharged. He was taken to a London police station where he remains in custody.The Met commissioner, Mark Rowley, said the suspect has a history of mental health issues, drug use and convictions for violence. Continue reading...
A 45-year-old British national born in Somalia has been arrested after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in an attack being treated as terrorism. Police have confirmed the suspect was referred to the Prevent counter-terrorism programme in 2020, with his case closed within six weeks. The attack, which occurred on Saturday April 18, has prompted senior politicians to convene emergency meetings and announce £25m extra funding for Jewish community security, with concerns raised about antisemitism representing a national security emergency.
