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.
Crafers West man Bo Sebastian De-Simone, 40, is standing trial in South Australia's Supreme Court, charged with the murder of his mother Linda Simon, 62, in 2022.
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 temporary ruling will curtail access nationwide to a drug used in more than two-thirds of abortions in the U.S.
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.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency meeting in Downing Street following a suspected terrorist attack in Golders Green, north London, where two Jewish men were stabbed in what police have confirmed was an antisemitic incident. The 45-year-old suspect, a British national born in Somalia, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Starmer emphasized the criminal justice response must be swift, while the government announced £25m additional funding to protect Jewish communities. The attack is part of a series of incidents targeting Jewish schools, synagogues and charities in recent weeks.
At first glance, these findings sound alarming, but before we draw big conclusions about worsening drug use, it's worth taking a closer look at what this data can and can't tell us.
At first glance, these findings sound alarming, but before we draw big conclusions about worsening drug use, it's worth taking a closer look at what this data can and can't tell us.
Carfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose
